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 National Educational Technology Standards for Students

Performance indicators for grades K-2:

 

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following performances:

Prior to completion of Grade 2 students will:

•         Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, and other technologies. (1)

•         Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. (1, 3)

•         Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (1)

•         Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. (1)

•         Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom. (2)

•         Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. (2)

•         Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. (2)

•         Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (3)

•         Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools,, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. (3, 4, 5, 6)

•         Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (4)

National Educational Technology Standards for Students

Performance indicators for grades 3-5:

 

GRADES 3 - 5

Performance Indicators:

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following performances.

Prior to completion of Grade 5 students will:

•         Use keyboards and other common input and output devices efficiently and effectively. (1)

•         Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide. (1, 2)

•         Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use. (2)

•         Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum. (3)

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

•         Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information, communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests. (4)

•         Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., e-mail, online discussions, Web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the purpose of developmental solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5)

•         Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5, 6)

•         Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. (5, 6)

•         Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources. (6)

 In addition to learning these skills, students also learn about Internet Safety starting in Third Grade. We use the curriculum provided by I-safe America.

Click here to learn about I-safe and its curriculum.

           Click here to see the Fifth Grade curriculum

Click here for the Fifth Grade Online Activities  

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