3rd-5th Grade

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 general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.

Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. *(1,2,3,4)

Identify and define basic word processing terminology (e.g., cursor, open, save, file, I- beam, window, document, cut, copy, paste). 

 Produce and edit a word- processed document.

Incorporate graphics, pictures, and sound into a document.

Identify and explain basic spreadsheet terms.

Use a prepared spreadsheet template to enter and edit data and to produce and interpret a simple graph or chart.

Describe the purpose and use of security applications.

Identify and explain basic power point terms.

Produce a simple presentation (1-5 slides).

Use digital-imaging technology to modify or create a graphic.

Use digital planning tools.

Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras, document cameras) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside. *(1,2)

Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information, communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests (e.g. use the functions of a web browser to navigate and save www sites).

Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., blogs, online discussions, Web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. *(2,3)

 Identify and use simple search engines and directories.

Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., blogging, online discussions, Web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. *(2,3)

Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. *(3,4)

Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. *(3,4)

Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. *(3,4)

Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. *(3,4)

Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources.

Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide. *(5,6)

Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.

Discuss security issues and procedures (i.e. passwords, privacy).

Discuss copyright issues and laws.

Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively.

 Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide. *(5,6)

Develop touch keyboarding techniques using both hands.

Save and backup files on a computer hard drive, storage medium, or server.

Practice injury prevention.