Elementary Educational Technology Scope and Sequence

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (make)

NETS: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:

a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

d. identify trends and forecast possibilities.

K 1 2 3 4 5

Evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas.

Use programs and equipment to design original work.

Use digital tools to create a product.

Retrieve information from digital sources.

Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries,

multimedia dictionaries, web searches.

Use technology tools such as file management, flash drives, and home drives to

collect and organize information.

Use technology tools such as graphic organizers and storyboards to collect and

organize information.

Communication and Collaboration (share)

NETS: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively. Students:

a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.

d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

K 1 2 3 4 5

Engage in communication and collaboration online as appropriate.

Collaboratively use Internet to communicate with others using sources

such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communication tools.

Collaboratively develop digital projects.

Identify procedures for safely using basic telecommunication tools.

Know how to use age-appropriate media (presentation software,

newsletters, word processors, online tools) to communicate ideas.

Know how to select media formats depending on the audience (text, graphics,

photos, video).

Use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products to communicate

information and ideas to various audiences.

Understand how to email to communicate online (subject line, attachment).

Research and Information Fluency (find)

NETS: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

a. plan strategies to guide inquiry.

b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

d. process data and report results.

K 1 2 3 4 5

Use a variety of technology resources (CD-ROMs, DVDs, search engines,

websites) to locate or collect information.

Interpret simple information from existing age-appropriate electronic databases

(dictionaries, encyclopedias, spreadsheets).

Choose one type of technology over another for completing a specific task.

Use Web search engines and built-in search functions of other various resources

to locate information.

Use efficient search strategies (Boolean, Google tricks).

Identify and use keywords for searching.

Describe basic guidelines for determining the validity of information accessed

from various sources.

Identify appropriate technology tools and resources by evaluating the accuracy,

appropriateness, and bias of the resource.

Introduce multitasking/note-taking.

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making (solve)

NETS: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions.Students:

a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.

b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

K 1 2 3 4 5

Discuss how to use technology resources (dictionaries, encyclopedias,

search engines, websites) to solve problems.

Identify ways that technology has been used to address real-world problems.

Use information and communication technology tools to collect, organize, and

evaluate information to assist with solving real-life problems.

Digital Citizenship (protect)

NETS: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:

a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Responsible Use

K 1 2 3 4 5

Work cooperatively and collaboratively.

Follow Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

Respect the work and files of others.

Understand that information is owned and to cite sources.

Make efficient use of resources (don’t waste).

Understand consequences of misuse.

Care for and leave equipment ready for the next user.

Intellectual Property K 1 2 3 4 5

Discuss plagiarism.

Understand importance of citing text and digital content.

Recognize and respect the ownership of others’ work (copyright).

Discuss Copyright Issues (how to cite).

Use an online citation maker to give credit to an author (EasyBib.com).

Internet Terms and Navigation K 1 2 3 4 5

Define the Internet.

Understand Browser.

Open browser.

Understand Search Engine.

Understand address bar.

Open new windows and tabs.

View web pages.

Navigate web pages.

Locate and Insert URL.

Understand common domain extensions (.com .org .gov).

Utilize Navigation tools on toolbar: Home, Back, Forward, Refresh.

Use Favorites or Bookmarks.

Right Click.

Select a hyperlink.

Use scroll bars.

Select and Print information.

Online Safety and Security K 1 2 3 4 5

Identify ways technology can be used safely and responsibly.

twitter, texting, blogs, wikis, youtube).

Discuss privacy settings.

Recognize when its appropriate to give out personal information.

Understand ramifications of posting information, pictures, videos online.

Keep passwords private.

Recognize dangers of online predators.

Understand cyber bullying and how to avoid it.

Technology Operations and Concepts (use)

NETS: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:

Understand how to use online tools safely and responsibly (email, IM, facebook,

a. understand and use technology systems.

b. select and use applications effectively and productively.

c. troubleshoot systems and applications.

d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Basic Use K 1 2 3 4 5

Turn on/off computer

Know hardware terms (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, CD ROM drive).

Identify, name and use input and output devices (mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor)

Know that software runs computers.

Insert, remove, and care for media (CD, digital camera, flash drive).

Open and close files/programs.

Use flash drive (usb port).

Use digital camera, video…

Minimize and maximize windows.

Know basic keyboard shortcuts: (ctrl P, ctrl S, ctrl V, ctrl X).

Open 2 window tiles, drag and drop between.

Use save and save as appropriately.

Understand that there are various locations to save digital info (hard drive, flash drive, CD, network)

Choose appropriate printer.

Set print properties/options.

Identify file types of different applications and medias.

Use multiple programs simultaneously.

Create, name, save, and retrieve folders in various locations.

Use good naming conventions for files and folders.

Rename files and folders.

Move files and folders to other locations.

Select appropriate tool for a task.

Use right click to open menu.

Mouse Manipulation K 1 2 3 4 5

Point and left click.

Point and right click.

Double click.

Click and drag to move.

Navigation Skills – OS K 1 2 3 4 5

Locate desktop, dock.

Locate spotlight, finder.

Understand cursor.

Identify Icons, Toolbars, Scrollbar.

Understand file management.

Navigate the operating system.

Open, use, and exit a variety of programs.

Create, save, and retrieve files in various locations.

Keyboarding K 1 2 3 4 5

Demonstrate left – right hand placement.

Identify and use number and letter keys.

Identify and use the Spacebar, and Enter key.

Identify and use Esc key and Tab key.

Identify and use arrow keys, Delete key, and Backspace

Identify and use Shift key and Caps Lock key

Identify and use proper punctuation (period, exclamation, question mark).

Use proper keyboarding posture, finger positions, and touch-typing techniques.

Use correct fingers when typing words and phrases.

Know homerow keys.

Transition to word processing.

Meet or exceed the national standards for words per minute (wpm):

Grade 3: 15 wpm

Grade 4: 20 wpm

Grade 5: 25 wpm

Technology Productivity Tools

Word Processing K 1 2 3 4 5

Open a word processing program.

Open an existing document.

Enter and edit text.

Select and delete text (backspace, delete key).

Use conventions such as one space between words and after punctuation.

Highlight text.

Triple click to select text.

Format text (style-bold, italic, underline) (color).

Remove highlighting of text.

Understand concept of Word Wrap; distinguish from hard return.

Use the Undo and Redo command.

Position cursor and insert text.

Copy, cut, paste text.

Use spell check (edit menu, right click).

Use dictionary and thesaurus.

Insert Word Art.

Insert clip art and images.

Insert digital photos.

Move, resize graphics.

Insert Text box.

Add Borders.

Change page orientation.

Align text (left, center, right, justify).

Change line spacing.

Change margins.

Change header/footer.

Add columns.

Add page numbers.

Add page break.

Add bullet list, numbered list.

Format objects.

Use tab to indent.

Use find, replace text.

Use Save As (to a designated drive, disk, file).

Give a file a name that is appropriate and descriptive.

Use Print Preview.

Print documents many ways (file menu, right click, icon, shortcut keys).

Close document/exit program.

Presentation K 1 2 3 4 5

Open program

Open existing project/file

Combine text, graphics and sound to create a presentation

Enter text appropriate to product

Create a simple one slide project

Create a project of three or more slides

Create a title slide and credit slide

Apply color or background appropriate to topic

Insert images

Insert text boxes

Insert sound

Add slide transitions

Apply animations appropriate to topic

Delete a slide from project

Understand concept of different views of slides

Rearrange slide using the slide sorter or project view or storyboard

Save using Save As (different name, location, format)

Print notes only

Add music

Auto advance

Insert hyperlink in presentation

Add bullets to list items

Change bullet type

Deliver presentation using projection system

Close program

Spreadsheet K 1 2 3 4 5

Locate and open an existing workbook (file)

Understand the structure of a spreadsheet, columns, rows, cells

Recognize as a tool to organize and calculate data

Recognize spreadsheet terms (cell, row, column, formula, value, sum)

Enter data

Copy and Paste cells

Introduce how to format cells

Build a simple formula (+, -, *, /)

Select data/range of cells

Sort data

Calculate data

Use AutoSum

Enter formulas in a cell using the formula bar

Use data to create charts and graphs

Know which chart or graph is best for the data

Label x and y axis on graphs

Name chart

recolor tabs; rename worksheets

Modify row, height and column width when necessary

Clear cell content

Edit cell content

Use Undo and Redo

Insert and delete rows and columns

Change page orientation and scaling

Set/clear print area

print preview

Print worksheets and workbooks (files)

Use Save As (to a designated drive, disk, file)

Database K 1 2 3 4 5

Recognize as a tool to collect and organize information

Conduct a keyword search

Navigate through records in a table, list or form view

Use search, sort, and find to retrieve and interpret information

Recognize terms (data entry, field, record, sort, search, find, filter)

Create a simple database

Graphics K 1 2 3 4 5

Create original artwork using drawing tools

Insert graphics (clip art)

Select and unselect graphics

Resize graphics

Crop graphics

Cut, copy and paste graphics (edit menu, right-click)

Insert graphics (digital photos)

Save graphics in appropriate formats (.jpg, .gif, .bmp)

Text wrapping

Coding K 1 2 3 4 5

Algorithms

Create loops and events

Create functions

Create conditionals

Debugging

Elementary Educational Technology Scope and Sequence

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (make)

NETS: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:

a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

d. identify trends and forecast possibilities.

Evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas. K

Use programs and equipment to design original work. K

Use digital tools to create a product. K

Retrieve information from digital sources. K

Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries,

multimedia dictionaries, web searches.

Use technology tools such as file management, flash drives, and home drives to

collect and organize information.

Use technology tools such as graphic organizers and storyboards to collect and

organize information.

Communication and Collaboration (share)

NETS: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively. Students:

a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.

d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Engage in communication and collaboration online as appropriate. K

Collaboratively use Internet to communicate with others using sources

such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communication tools.

Collaboratively develop digital projects. K

Identify procedures for safely using basic telecommunication tools. K

Know how to use age-appropriate media (presentation software,

newsletters, word processors, online tools) to communicate ideas.

Know how to select media formats depending on the audience (text, graphics,

photos, video).

Use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products to communicate

information and ideas to various audiences.

Understand how to email to communicate online (subject line, attachment).

Research and Information Fluency (find)

NETS: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

a. plan strategies to guide inquiry.

b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

d. process data and report results.

Use a variety of technology resources (CD-ROMs, DVDs, search engines,

websites) to locate or collect information.

Interpret simple information from existing age-appropriate electronic databases

(dictionaries, encyclopedias, spreadsheets).

Choose one type of technology over another for completing a specific task.

Use Web search engines and built-in search functions of other various resources

to locate information.

Use efficient search strategies (Boolean, Google tricks).

Identify and use keywords for searching.

Describe basic guidelines for determining the validity of information accessed

from various sources.

Identify appropriate technology tools and resources by evaluating the accuracy,

appropriateness, and bias of the resource.

Introduce multitasking/note-taking.

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making (solve)

NETS: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions. Students:

a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.

b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

Discuss how to use technology resources (dictionaries, encyclopedias,

search engines, websites) to solve problems.

Identify ways that technology has been used to address real-world problems.

Use information and communication technology tools to collect, organize, and

evaluate information to assist with solving real-life problems.

Digital Citizenship (protect)

NETS: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:

a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Responsible Use

Work cooperatively and collaboratively. K

Follow Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). K

Respect the work and files of others. K

Understand that information is owned and to cite sources.

Make efficient use of resources (don’t waste). K

Understand consequences of misuse. K

Care for and leave equipment ready for the next user. K

Intellectual Property

Discuss plagiarism.

Understand importance of citing text and digital content.

Recognize and respect the ownership of others’ work (copyright).

Discuss Copyright Issues (how to cite).

Use an online citation maker to give credit to an author (EasyBib.com).

Internet Terms and Navigation

Define the Internet. K

Understand Browser. K

Open browser. K

Understand Search Engine.

Understand address bar.

Open new windows and tabs.

View web pages. K

Navigate web pages.

Locate and Insert URL.

Understand common domain extensions (.com .org .gov).

Utilize Navigation tools on toolbar: Home, Back, Forward, Refresh.

Use Favorites or Bookmarks.

Right Click.

Select a hyperlink. K

Use scroll bars. K

Select and Print information. K

Online Safety and Security

Identify ways technology can be used safely and responsibly. K

twitter, texting, blogs, wikis, youtube).

Discuss privacy settings.

Recognize when its appropriate to give out personal information.

Understand ramifications of posting information, pictures, videos online.

Understand how to use online tools safely and responsibly (email, IM, facebook,

Keep passwords private.

Recognize dangers of online predators.

Understand cyber bullying and how to avoid it.

Technology Operations and Concepts (use)

NETS: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:

a. understand and use technology systems.

b. select and use applications effectively and productively.

c. troubleshoot systems and applications.

d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Basic Use

Turn on/off computer K

Know hardware terms (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, CD ROM drive). K

Identify, name and use input and output devices (mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor) K

Know that software runs computers.

Insert, remove, and care for media (CD, digital camera, flash drive).

Open and close files/programs. K

Use flash drive (usb port).

Use digital camera, video…

Minimize and maximize windows.

Know basic keyboard shortcuts: (ctrl P, ctrl S, ctrl V, ctrl X).

Open 2 window tiles, drag and drop between.

Use save and save as appropriately.

Understand that there are various locations to save digital info (hard drive, flash drive, CD, network)

Choose appropriate printer.

Set print properties/options.

Identify file types of different applications and medias.

Use multiple programs simultaneously.

Create, name, save, and retrieve folders in various locations.

Use good naming conventions for files and folders.

Rename files and folders.

Move files and folders to other locations.

Select appropriate tool for a task.

Use right click to open menu.

Mouse Manipulation

Point and left click. K

Point and right click.

Double click. K

Click and drag to move. K

Navigation Skills – OS

Locate desktop, dock. K

Locate spotlight, finder.

Understand cursor. K

Identify Icons, Toolbars, Scrollbar.

Understand file management.

Navigate the operating system.

Open, use, and exit a variety of programs. K

Create, save, and retrieve files in various locations.

Keyboarding

Demonstrate left – right hand placement. K

Identify and use number and letter keys. K

Identify and use the Spacebar, and Enter key. K

Identify and use Esc key and Tab key.

Identify and use arrow keys, Delete key, and Backspace K

Identify and use Shift key and Caps Lock key K

Identify and use proper punctuation (period, exclamation, question mark).

Use proper keyboarding posture, finger positions, and touch-typing techniques.

Use correct fingers when typing words and phrases.

Know homerow keys.

Transition to word processing.

Meet or exceed the national standards for words per minute (wpm):

Grade 3: 15 wpm

Grade 4: 20 wpm

Grade 5: 25 wpm

Technology Productivity Tools

Word Processing

Open a word processing program. K

Open an existing document. K

Enter and edit text. K

Select and delete text (backspace, delete key). K

Use conventions such as one space between words and after punctuation.

Highlight text. K

Triple click to select text.

Format text (style-bold, italic, underline) (color). K

Remove highlighting of text. K

Understand concept of Word Wrap; distinguish from hard return.

Use the Undo and Redo command.

Position cursor and insert text.

Copy, cut, paste text.

Use spell check (edit menu, right click).

Use dictionary and thesaurus.

Insert Word Art.

Insert clip art and images.

Insert digital photos.

Move, resize graphics.

Insert Text box.

Add Borders.

Change page orientation.

Align text (left, center, right, justify).

Change line spacing.

Change margins.

Change header/footer.

Add columns.

Add page numbers.

Add page break.

Add bullet list, numbered list.

Format objects.

Use tab to indent.

Use find, replace text.

Use Save As (to a designated drive, disk, file). K

Give a file a name that is appropriate and descriptive. K

Use Print Preview.

Print documents many ways (file menu, right click, icon, shortcut keys).

Close document/exit program. K

Presentation

Open program

Open existing project/file

Combine text, graphics and sound to create a presentation

Enter text appropriate to product

Create a simple one slide project

Create a project of three or more slides

Create a title slide and credit slide

Apply color or background appropriate to topic

Insert images

Insert text boxes

Insert sound

Add slide transitions

Apply animations appropriate to topic

Delete a slide from project

Understand concept of different views of slides

Rearrange slide using the slide sorter or project view or storyboard

Save using Save As (different name, location, format)

Print notes only

Add music

Auto advance

Insert hyperlink in presentation

Add bullets to list items

Change bullet type

Deliver presentation using projection system

Close program

Spreadsheet

Locate and open an existing workbook (file)

Understand the structure of a spreadsheet, columns, rows, cells

Recognize as a tool to organize and calculate data

Recognize spreadsheet terms (cell, row, column, formula, value, sum)

Enter data

Copy and Paste cells

Introduce how to format cells

Build a simple formula (+, -, *, /)

Select data/range of cells

Sort data

Calculate data

Use AutoSum

Enter formulas in a cell using the formula bar

Use data to create charts and graphs

Know which chart or graph is best for the data

Label x and y axis on graphs

Name chart

recolor tabs; rename worksheets

Modify row, height and column width when necessary

Clear cell content

Edit cell content

Use Undo and Redo

Insert and delete rows and columns

Change page orientation and scaling

Set/clear print area

print preview

Print worksheets and workbooks (files)

Use Save As (to a designated drive, disk, file)

Database

Recognize as a tool to collect and organize information

Conduct a keyword search

Navigate through records in a table, list or form view

Use search, sort, and find to retrieve and interpret information

Recognize terms (data entry, field, record, sort, search, find, filter)

Create a simple database

Graphics

Create original artwork using drawing tools K

Insert graphics (clip art) K

Select and unselect graphics

Resize graphics

Crop graphics

Cut, copy and paste graphics (edit menu, right-click)

Insert graphics (digital photos)

Save graphics in appropriate formats (.jpg, .gif, .bmp)

Text wrapping

Coding

Create loops and events

Create conditionals

Create functions

Google Earth

Take a tour

Find locations

Save a location

Use Google Community

Add to 'Places'

Save an image; print

Play a tour

Use ruler

Find lats and long

Add Placemark