2nd+Grade

**Second Grade**
 * Technology Course of Study **

** Technology Operations and Concepts **

l Use appropriate terminology related to technology. [|TekMom's Terminology Definitions] www.teachingcompany.com
 * 1. ** ** Use accurate terminology related to technology. **

** 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

** 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.

** 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. [|Primary Keyboarding Skills]

** 6. ** ** Use special functions of input devices. ** l Use special keys on the keyboard and the mouse to input information independently.

** 7. ** ** Introduce correct keyboarding techniques. ** l Practice which fingers type which letters on the keyboard. l Use correct fingers when typing words and phrases. l Be introduced to the finger placement in order to correctly use a keyboard. [|Correct Posture - Beginning Keyboarding] www.nimblefingers.com [|Dance Mat Typing]

** 8. ** ** 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.

** 9. ** ** 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.

** 10. ** ** 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.

** 11. ** ** Demonstrate care of digital equipment. ** l Learn how to properly take care of digital equipment and media. l List ways to take care of digital tools such as keyboards, computer screens, projectors, CD/DVD players, sound equipment, etc.

** 12. ** ** Identify applications and operations of various technology software/operating systems. ** l Access information through an Internet browser.

** 13. ** ** Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software. ** l Select the appropriate icons to select the desired application program and use the appropriate features from the toolbar and/or drop-down menu. l Learn basic skills for using word processing software. l Learn basic skills for using presentation software. [|My First PowerPoint Presentation]


 * Digital Citizenship **

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

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

** 16. ** ** Distinguish between ethical and unethical uses of others’ work (do not copy or manipulate other people’s work). ** l Define plagiarism. l Define copyright. l Define Creative Commons. l Determine if content is plagiarized. l Understand possible consequences of plagiarism. l Explain the importance of citing text and digital content.
 * Research and Information Fluency **

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

** 18. ** ** Evaluate accuracy of digital content. ** l As a collaborative group, determine whether content from a digital source is fact or fiction.
 * Communication and Collaboration **

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.
 * 19. ** ** Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups. **

** 20. ** ** Produce digital work collaboratively. ** l Work collaboratively to produce original work.

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

l Identify digital tools for solving problems.
 * 21. ** ** Identify digital tools used for problem solving. **


 * Creativity and Innovation **

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