GRADES K-2 TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
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Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories through process writing using digital tools and media-rich resources.
Below are the district-wide and across grade level approaches to teaching electronic writing desired in our classrooms.
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Any writing task can be completed by using electronic tools.
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During writer’s workshop, a small group of students are selected each week to compose one piece on the computer. This still might be an illustration, random letters i.e. emerging writer’s characteristics. Each week, a new group of students are rotated to create an “electronic” composition.
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The expectation is frequent and ongoing experiences throughout the school year.
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Students would use Kidspiration to gather ideas in the graphic organizer, switch to outline, and review their details.
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Students are exposed to the spell check underline as a clue.
Research proves that ongoing opportunities to write electronically will increase their typing skills, improve editing, create longer writing pieces, teach spelling and improve the retention of technology skills.
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Word
Kidspiration
2 Simple Suite |
Power Point
Podcast
Digital images |
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Engage in collaborative learning activities with learners from multiple cultures. (May be through electronic means, usually the teacher conducts the electronic communications).
At this grade range, the focus is to have a conversation with students of another culture or place in the world; the projects would most likely be a whole class activity. Students should participate in at least one experience of this type each year.
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Best Fit Tools |
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Email pen pals
2 Publish
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Blog
Podcast
Video production
Video conference call
Telephone conference call
Virtual field trip |
In a collaborative work group, produce a digital presentation or product. Students should participate in at least one experience of this type each year.
Best Fit Tools |
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Graph Club
Word
2 Simple Suite
Power Point |
Soundzabound
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Use simulations and graphical organizers to explore and depict process, patterns, cycles and concepts.
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Best Fit Tools |
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Kidspiration
2 Question
2 Graph
Graph club
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Power Point
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Not applicable at this grade level.
Not applicable at this grade level.
Model digital citizenship and personal safety through Information Literacy
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Access information efficiently and effectively, evaluating information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.
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Possess a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding their behavior on the internet.
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Acts in a defensive manner to protect personal safety and identity.
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Acts as a responsible cyber citizen; always treating others with respect.
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Care and feeding the computer
Ergonomic practices
Type to Learn Jr.
New Keys for Kids
Internet
iSAFE (teacher and librarian curriculum) |
Power point
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Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.
Teachers should use the proper vocabulary terms as they refer to the computer equipment and electronic tools, i.e. monitor, keyboard, CPU, mouse, etc.
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Type to Learn Jr.
New Keys for Kids |
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Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments.
These navigation skills should be taught and learned:
Navigation
Toolbar
Buttons
Scroll Bar
Keyboard functions
Turning on the computer, logging in, logging off
Single click, double click
Opening an application
OK to finish a task
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Web browser/ websites Electronic books |
Simulation software
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Gain experience with investigating new technologies by applying prior knowledge.
Teachers should encourage students to “technically read” when using a new piece of software or technology. What is the common symbol for an ON button, under what menu would we find the ability to print, how to read menus, how to look something up in HELP.
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Not applicable at this grade level.
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Conceptualize, guide, and manage individual or group learning projects using digital planning tools (teacher demonstrated and directed).
Best Fit Tools |
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2 Question
Kidspiration
TWISTER |
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Engage in enriched curriculum experiences using technology tools and internet resources.
