K-5 Technology - Curriculum at a Glance

K-5 Technology Curriculum at a Glance Students in Grades K – 5 develop competencies in Basic Computer Operations, Social and Ethical Issues, Technology Productivity Tools, Communication Tools, and Research Skills.

Kindergarten

First

Second

At this level, students develop competencies in Mouse and Keyboard use, Graphics, Word processing, Content area reinforcement (reading and writing), and Simulations

Students will be able to:

Students will be able to:

 Use a mouse to click and double click  Access programs  Use directional prompts for beginner coding skills  Use simple drawing tools  Use simple text tools  Use programs for reinforcement of subject area content in science, and reading

 Access learning programs  Demonstrate continued awareness of mouse and keyboard use  Apply drawing tools to create digital images  Use problem solving skills for beginning coding  Demonstrate beginning word processing skills to create stories, and other projects integrated into the subject area curricula  Engage in online platform for science concepts

Third

Fourth

Fifth

At this level, students develop competencies in Mouse and Keyboard use, Graphics, Word processing, Content area reinforcement (reading and writing), Simulations, Multimedia presentations, Data handling, and Introductions to Programming.

Students will be able to:

Students will be able to:

Students will be able to:

Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate beginning keyboarding skills • Use a variety of graphic tools to create simple digital imagery and animations • Develop word processing skills • Use problem solving skills for more complex beginning coding such as using “repeat command.”

• Introduced to digital citizenship /online etiquette • Conduct beginning research skills for projects integrated into the subject area curricula

 Demonstrate competency in touch typing  Create and demonstrate simple animations, using dialogue and simple programming  Use a variety of graphics tools  Demonstrate competency in word processing tools  Use problem solving skills for beginning coding  Use storytelling sites which include inserting images and formatting text  Conduct research and present projects integrated into the subject area curricula  Use presentation software and beginning presentation skills

 Demonstrate increased competency in touch typing  Use word processing, graphics, research, and simulations tools to demonstrate understanding and depth of knowledge in subject area content, in the areas of social studies and science  Use technology to handle and interpret data  Work independently and collaboratively to create and present a variety of multimedia projects  Use the online learning platform “Moodle”  Use of email including: email etiquette, writing an email, salutations  Use of Google Apps, including: Google Docs, Google Slides

 Demonstrate increased competency in touch typing  Demonstrate digital citizenship/online etiquette  Usage of email including: Email etiquette, composing an email and salutations  Access homeroom assignments remotely using the online learning platform “Moodle”  Use of Google Apps for collaborative writing and presenting, including: Google Docs, Google Slides  Develop skills in Computer Assisted Design (CAD) and Coding  Develop research skills by evaluating websites with criteria, including: bias, relevance, authorship, etc.