Instructional Technology

GRADES 3-5 TECHNOLOGY
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
 
  1. Students model authentic authorship by selecting from a variety of tools and applying them to multiple genres.  Student work is composed through process writing using digital tools and media-rich resources.

    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.

    Best Fit Tools

    Additional Options

    Word

    Inspiration

    Power Point

    Podcast

    Digital images
    Publisher
    Timeliner
                       
  2. Engage in collaborative learning activities, through electronic means, with learners from multiple cultures. 

    Students should participate in at least one experience of this type each year.

Best Fit Tools

Additional Options

Email pen pals

Blogging
Video Conference Call
Telephone Conference Call
Virtual Field Trip

Podcast exchange

Video production/sharing

          
  1. In a collaborative work group and independently, produce a digital presentation or product integrating a variety of digital components. 

    Students should participate in at least one experience of this type each year.

Best Fit Tools

Additional Options

Graph Club

Word
Power Point
Digital Images
Picasa
Publisher
Scanner
Soundzabound
Movie Maker
Excel

 

      

  1. Use graphical organizers to explore and depict process, gather data, examine patterns or cycles and bring meaning to concepts.

Best Fit Tools

Additional Options

Inspiration
Graph club
Internet
Excel 
Power Point
Timeliner

 

 
  1. Not applicable at this grade level.
  2. Understand, interpret, and evaluate media messages for credibility, bias, intent and purpose.
    • Understand how media messages are constructed, for what purpose and using which tools, characteristics and conventions.

      Best Fit Tools
      Optional
      ThinkBright
      Safari Montage
      Any media resource, historical and current 
      Any Literature
      Internet
      TV footage
      Images
      Newspaper/magazines
                                                       


               
  3. Model digital citizenship and personal safety through Information Literacy
    • Access information efficiently and effectively, evaluating information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.
    • Possess a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding their behavior on the internet.
    • Acts in a defensive manner to protect personal safety and identity.
    • Acts as a responsible cyber citizen; always treating others with respect.

      Best Fit Tools 

      Additional Options

      Internet
      iSAFE (teacher and librarian curriculum)
      KidBiz email
      Blogs

       

 

  1. 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.

    Best Fit Tools

    Additional Options

    Type to Learn Jr.
    New Keys for KIds
    Type to Learn 3

     

  2. Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments.


    Best Fit Tools 

    Additional Options

    Web browser
    Websites
    User ID/Password
    Electronic books
    NoodleTools

     


     

  3. 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.

            
  4. Not applicable at this grade level.
  5. Conceptualize, guide, and manage individual or group learning projects using digital planning tools.
     
  6. Engage in enriched curriculum experiences using technology tools and internet resources.

    Best Fit Tools 

    Additional Options

    BrainPop
    ThinkBright
    Safari Montage