Kindergarten

= ** Technology Course of Study ** =

Kindergarten
** Technology Operations and Concepts ** ** 1. ** ** Use accurate terminology related to technology. ** l ** Use appropriate terminology related to technology. [|TekMom's Terminology Definitions] ** ** 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. [|ALEX] - 14 Web Links and 106 Lesson Plans ** ** 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. ** ** 6. ** ** Use special functions of input devices. ** l ** Be aware of network/workstation log in. ** l ** Be aware of the SHIFT and CAP LOCKS to make capital letters and symbols. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Be aware of the ENTER, BACKSPACE, AND SPACEBAR keys. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Be aware of the mouse button to click, double-click, and scroll. ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">** 7. ** ** Identify storage media. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Understand that there are various locations available to save digital information. ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">** 8. ** ** Demonstrate care of digital equipment. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Learn how to properly take care of digital equipment and media. ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">** 9. ** ** Identify applications and operations of various technology software/operating systems. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Identify and use various types of grade appropriate software. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Open and close software independently. ** ** Digital Citizenship ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">** 10. ** **  Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems, the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, curriculum tools, and applications. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Identify what it means to use the Internet safely. ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">** 11. ** **  Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. ** ** Research and Information Fluency ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">** 12. ** ** Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Collaboratively use the Internet to communicate with individuals and groups using sources such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communications tools. ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">** 13. ** ** Produce digital work collaboratively. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Collaboratively develop digital projects. [|PowerPoint Picture Book Templates] ** ** Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">** 14. ** ** Identify digital tools used for problem solving. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Use digital tools to correct their mistakes. ** ** Creativity and Innovation ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">** 15. ** ** Design original works using digital tools. ** <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings;">l ** Use programs to design original work. **