1st+Grade


 * Technology Course of Study ** **First Grade**

** Technology Operations and Concepts **

** 1. ** ** Use accurate terminology related to technology. ** l Use appropriate terminology related to technology. [|TekMom's Terminology Definitions] [|ABC computer terminology powerpoint] ** 2. ** ** Identify basic parts of various technology systems. ** l Identify technology related equipment such as computers, interactive pads, interactive whiteboards, document cameras, data projectors, VCR/DVD players, sound systems, microphones, cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, printers, and mp3 players. [|ALEX] - 11 Web Links and 111 Lesson Plans [|Basic Parts of the Computer]

** 3. ** ** Name input and output devices. ** l Understand that information can go in and out of technology systems. l Name input and output devices.
 * [|Input and Output Devices - Video]**

** 4. ** ** Observe a correct posture while using a technology system. (same as ergonomics for 3rd) ** l Distinguish between correct posture and incorrect posture when using a computer. l Understand that there are specific finger positions used when selecting a letter, number, or symbol on the keyboard. [|Correct Posture - Beginning Keyboarding] [|Primary Keyboarding Skills]

** 5. ** ** Use input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols. ** l Find the location of each letter on the keyboard. l Use the input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols into the computer. Typing tutorial [|Dance Mat Typing] ** 6. ** ** Use special functions of input devices. ** l Use special function keys to capital letters, delete letters, backspace, space forward (spacebar), end a line (enter) and how to log in to various programs and/or network.

** 7. ** ** Identify storage media. ** l Understand that there are various locations available to save digital information. l Identify local hard drive, flash/thumb drive, memory card, network drives (Shared drive), external drive, CD and DVD drive, and/or DVD and DVD drive. l Differentiate between internal and external storage.

** 8. ** ** Understand appropriate use and care of storage media. ** l Know the importance of removing media safely. l Understand how to insert/connect and remove storage media safely such as digital cameras, flash drives, etc.

** 9. ** ** Demonstrate appropriate use and care of storage media (CDs, flash drives, external hard drives, digital cameras, etc.) ** l Demonstrate how to remove storage media properly.

** 10. ** ** Demonstrate care of digital equipment. ** l Learn how to properly take care of digital equipment and media. [|ALEX] - 8 Web Links and 81 Lesson Plans

** 11. ** ** Identify applications and operations of various technology software/operating systems. ** l Identify parts of the tool bar used to open, close, and save a file for word processing software and/or multimedia software. [|My First PowerPoint Presentation]

** Digital Citizenship **

** 12. ** ** Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems, the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, curriculum tools, and applications. ** l Identify ways technology and applications can be used safely and responsibly. [|NetSmartzKids]

** 13. ** ** Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. ** l  Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology **.**

** 14. ** ** Distinguish between ethical and unethical uses of others’s work (do not copy or manipulate other people’s work). ** l Define plagiarism. [|Gadsden City Schools' Curriculum/Instructional Resources Page]

** Research and Information Fluency **

** 15. ** ** Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas. **

l Retrieve information from digital sources. l Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, web searches, etc. (AVL) [|Google Custom Search]Create a custom search. [|ALEX] - 20 Web Links and 176 Lesson Plans

** 16. ** ** Evaluate accuracy of digital content. ** l Understand that some digital sources do not provide accurate information.

** Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making **

** 17. ** ** Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups. ** l Collaboratively use the Internet to communicate with individuals and groups using sources such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communication tools.

** Creativity and Innovation **

** 18. ** ** Produce digital work collaboratively. ** l Work collaboratively to produce digital products, such as PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and interactive pad/whiteboard documents.
 * [|PowerPoint Picture Book Templates]**

** Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making **

** 19. ** ** Identify digital tools for solving problems. ** l Identify digital tools for solving problems.

** Creativity and Innovation **

** 20. ** ** Design original works using digital works. ** l Use programs and equipment to design original work.