PreK-2

Creativity and Innovation

Communication and Collaboration

Research and Information Fluency

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Digital Citizenship

Technology Operations and Concepts

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes; create original works as a means of personal or group expression; use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues; identify trends and forecast possibilities.

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students interact, collaborate and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media; communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using as variety of media and formats; develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures; contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information. Students plan strategies to guide inquiry; locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media; evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks; process data and report results.

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation; plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project; collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions; use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

Students understand human, cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology; exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity; demonstrate a personal responsibility for lifelong learning; exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students understand and use technology systems; select and use applications effectively and productively; troubleshoot systems and applications; transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

 Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. *(1,6)

Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners (e.g., use draw, paint or graphics software to create simple signs, posters, banners, charts, visuals, etc.) 

Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. *(1,2,3,4)

 Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. *(1,2,3,4)

 Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.

Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. *(1,2,3,4)

Use digital resources including simulations and or graphical organizers to investigate global responsibility. 

Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. *(1,2,3,4)

Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members and others when using technology in the classroom.

Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.

 Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.

Explain copyright and what it means to the student.

Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer,) to successfully operate computers and multimedia (i.e. DVDs. VCRs, projectors, cameras, and other technologies).

Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. *(1,6)

Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.

Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning.

Identify and define basic computer terminology (e.g.,software, hardware, cursor, startup/shutdown, storage medium, file, memory).

Identify and explain the functions of the components of a computer system(e.g. monitor, central processing unity, storage devices, keyboard, mouse, printer).

Demonstrate proper care and correct use of media and equipment.

Demonstrate the correct use of input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer, speakers).

Demonstrate appropriate posture and mouse manipulations.