K-8 Technology 
Standard Course of Study 
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Kindergarten

Societal Issues

1.01  Identify the computer as a machine that helps people work and play. (1)

1.02  Identify, discuss, and use common hardware terms/concepts (e.g., CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse). (1)

1.03  Identify and discuss correct and responsible use and care of computers and resources (AUP/IUP). (1)

1.04  Demonstrate respect for the work of others. (1)

1.05    Identify and discuss common features and functions of computer software (e.g., file, open, save, retrieve, draw). (1)

Spreadsheet                                         

1.06 Identify graphing as a tool for organizing information as a class. (3)

1.06  Identify and discuss terms/concepts such as collect, organize, and classify. (3)

2.01 Use manipulatives and graphing software to organize and display data as a class. (3)

Desktop Publishing

1.08 Identify basic word processing terms (e.g., file, menu bar, cursor, open, save, print). (4)

2.02 Identify, discuss, and use word processing as a tool to enter letters, numbers and words. (4)

2.03 Identify, locate and use special keys (e.g., arrow keys, space bar, Shift, Enter/Return, Backspace, Delete), letters, and numbers on the keyboard. (4)

Multimedia

1.09 Identify and discuss characteristics of multimedia (e.g., text, sound, images, color) as a class. (5)

1.10 Identify and discuss multimedia terms/concepts beginning, middle, and end by arranging pictures in linear/sequential order as class/group. (5)

1.11 Recognize and discuss responsible use of multimedia resources and why it is important as a class. (5)

1.12 Discuss ownership of created works as a class/group. (5)

2.04 Use multimedia software to identify and practice letters, numbers, shapes, and colors as a class/group. (5)

Telecommunication

1.13 Identify and discuss the Internet as a source of information at school and home. (6)

1.14 Identify and discuss terms/concepts (online, digital information, Internet, links). (6)

2.05 Use teacher-selected Internet resources/information to explore, identify, and discuss responsible use as a class activity. (6)

2.06 Use teacher-selected Internet resources/information to discuss ownership of creative works of individuals/groups/companies as a class activity. (6)

 

 

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