2) Curriculum Planning
d) Student skill development on curriculum guidelines with respect to
technology include, but are not limited to, the following:
i) Kindergarten
- Demonstrate the appropriate use and care of computers
- Use a calculator for identifying numbers
- Use a keyboard for identifying letters and special keys
(spacebar, arrows, returns) - Use the mouse to control programs
- Launch programs by icon and by using a mouse
- Manipulate tools in basic programs such as Kid Pix
- Use educational software
- Proper use of telephone
ii) First/Second Grade
- Review of all previous skills/terminology
- Develop a basic knowledge of mouse usage
- Use computers to reinforce prior learning
- Use computers and software for age-appropriate research (direct teacher supervision)
- Use computer to increase knowledge, achievement and performance
- Use a multimedia program for a presentation project
- Demonstrate appropriate use of hardware and software and terminology
- Review and identify computer parts (monitor, CPU, keyboard, mouse, printer, speakers, CD ROM drive)
- Launch and quit programs using icons, menus, or keyboard commands
- Recognize and begin to use specific keys on the keyboard ( spacebar, return, letters, numbers, shift to capitalize)
- Begin to use word processing applications
- Use paint tools within an application
- Introduce evaluation of website content
iii) Third/Fourth
- Review of all previous skills/terminology
- Develop keyboarding skills
- Use internet for research project
- Use a multimedia program for a presentation project
- Word Processing, editing (cut and paste, cursor, highlighting, changing format)
- Participate in teacher/guided education using a web browser
- Access internet sites by use of bookmarks/favorites
- Use productivity tools such as spell check, page break, thesaurus, inserting pictures, etc.
- Save and retrieve documents
- Send and receive e-mail, (attach files, download files, forward and reply)
- Introduction to file storage: Drive letters, file folders, files
- Introduction to CD’s, DVD’s & floppy discs
- Use charts/graphs for classroom projects
iv) Fifth/Sixth
- Review of all previous skills/terminology
- Software management – using multiple programs, able to load program and use
- Internet usage (getting on and off, etc.)
- Use a multimedia program for a presentation project
- Create spreadsheets
- Introduce data base
- Basic understanding of how a computer works ( hardware, cables, peripherals, and terminology)
- Critically assess information from technology sources
- Chose appropriate hardware/software to complete a task
- Demonstrate real world applications
- Identify files by extension: .Zip, .Exe, .Doc, etc.
- Introduction of digital cameras: parts and usage
- Use digital pictures/videos in word processing program
b) Integrate technology skills into the curriculum based on Montana Small
Schools Alliance Curriculum Guide for Media and Technology
