Technology Scope & Sequence

Pittsville School District

Technology Benchmarks- Kindergarten

Integration Ideas A 4.1 Use of Common

Technology and Equipment  Introduce and reinforce  I can use and talk about the basic keyboard keys for keyboard keys: logging into the network. o Enter  Use networked programs o Backspace such as AR, Edmark, o Letter keys Exploring Math Concepts, o Number keys Pattern Blocks and  I can use the keyboard to: Shapes, and Kidspirations o Log in 2. o Log off  Use stand-alone  I can use a computer mouse programs such as Reader to: Rabbit, etc. from CD’s. o Select o Drag o Drop o Click o Double Click  I can use and care for equipment in a respectful way.  I can identify a computer’s: o Keyboard o Monitor o Mouse o Mouse pad o Head Phones o CD-ROM drive A 4.2 Identify and use common media formats.

 I can open and use a computer program from the student menu. Pittsville School District

B 4.3 Locate and access information sources. C 4.2 Appreciate and derive meaning from literature and  I can look for and choose other creative expressions of books from the library that information. are appropriate for my age.  I can choose books that I B 4.4 Evaluate and select am interested in.  information from a variety of I can listen to and think print, non-print and electronic about literature. formats. Integration Ideas  I can use pictures in Kidspirations 2 to sort Accelerated Reader objects and/or retell a Kidspirations 2 project story. D 4.1 Participate productively in B 4.8 Evaluate the information workgroups or other collaborative product and process. learning environments.

  I can evaluate the quality of I can work cooperatively in my product small and large groups.

Integration Ideas D 4.2 Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner. Students can listen to a story and then use Kidspirations 2 to  I can treat books and generate a bank of pictures from technology with respect. which they can retell the story.

Integration Ideas

 Cooperative Kidspirations 2 project Pittsville School District

TECHNOLOGY BENCHMARKS

GRADE 1 A 4.1 Use Of Common A 4.3 Use of Software to Technology Terminology organize and Create & Equipment Information I can use and talk about the keyboards keys: I can produce a document using a  Space bar word processing program.  Backspace  Spelling words using a word  Cursor document  Shift  Icons Using a computer, I can:  Log-in  Do simple text entry  Print  Scroll up and scroll down  Log-off

I can use and care for equipment in a respectful way.

I can identify a computer’s:  Central Processing Unit  Printer

A 4.2 Use of Common Media Formats

I can read information from off the World Wide Web with assistance. Pittsville School District

Grade 1 C.4.2 Appreciate and Technology Benchmarks: derive meaning from literature and other creative B.4.3 Locate and access expressions of information. information sources I can choose books that interest I can look for and choose books me, including AR books. from the library that are I can make a poetry folder appropriate for my age. throughout the year.

B 4.4 Evaluate and select D.4.1 Participate information from a variety productively in workgroups of print, non-print and or other collaborative electronic formats. learning environments. I can differentiate between I can work cooperatively in small fiction and nonfiction when being and large groups. read a book. D.4.2 Use information, B.4.7 Communicate the media and technology in a results of research and responsible manner. inquiry. I can return all borrowed materials I can share my journal through the on time. 3 common types of communication. D.4.4 Recognize the B.4.8 Evaluate the importance of intellectual information product and freedom and access to process. I can evaluate the quality of my information in a democratic presentation and product society. appropriate for grade level. I will respect everyone’s opinion even if it is different from my own. Pittsville School District

Technology Scope & Sequence Grade 2

A.4.1) Use common media and technology terminology & equipment

 I can use and understand the basic computer terms:  Font  Internet  Minimize  Maximize  Tool bar

 Using a computer mouse, I can:  Right click  Left click

 I can use the file menu commands:  New  Open  Close  Save  Save as  Page set-up  Copy  Cut

 I can use and care for equipment in a respectful way.

A.4.2) Identify and use common media formats

 I can identify the wide variety of current media formats (e.g., videos, magazines, CD-ROM and DVD, newspapers, books, the Internet.) Pittsville School District

A.4.3) Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information

 I can identify and use software terms:  Edit  Delete text  Change fonts, styles, and size  Insert clipart graphics

A.4.4) Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information

 I can log on and view information from pre-selected sites on the Internet.

A.4.5) Use media and technology to create and present information

 I can use software to create posters and visuals.

B.4.2) Develop information seeking strategies

 I can organize my ideas using brainstorm webs.

B.4.3) Locate and access information sources

 I can use teacher selected websites.  I can type in a teacher selected URL web address.

B.4.4) Evaluate and select information from a variety of print, nonprint, and electronic formats

 I can differentiate between fiction and nonfiction when selecting information for a project. Pittsville School District

B.4.5) Record and organize information

 I can record and organize information using graphic organizers.  I can add a teacher selected website to my personal favorites file.

B.4.7) Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format

 I can communicate the results of research through a simple research report.

B.4.8) Evaluate the information product and process

 I can evaluate the quality of my presentation/product appropriate for my grade level.

C.4.2) Appreciate and derive meaning from literature and other creative expressions of information

 I can choose books I’m interested in during DEAR time.  I can choose an appropriate AR book.

D.4.1) Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments

 I can work cooperatively in small groups and large group.

D.4.2) Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner

 I can return borrowed items on time.

D.4.4) Recognize the importance of intellectual freedom and access to information in a democratic society

 I will respect everyone’s opinion, even if it is different than my own. Pittsville School District

TECHNOLOGY SCOPE & SEQUENCE GRADE 3

A.4.1 Use of Common Technology Terminology & Equipment  I can use and understand the basic computer terms: o Hardware o Software o Folders o Network o Memory  Using a computer I can: o Left Click o Right Click o Select All o Highlight o Edit Undo o Copy o Paste o Cut  I can use and care for equipment in a respectful way.

A.4.2 Use of Common Media Formats

 I can use the electronic catalog to find a book by title, subject, or author.  I can access information from an Electronic World Book

A.4.3 Use of Software to Organize and Create Information

 Using software, I can: o Align text o Select, insert, and resize a picture taken from various media sources into text. o Select, insert, and alter Word Art text.  I can use a prepared spreadsheet template or directions to enter data and produce a simple graph.  I can identify and explain basic spreadsheet terms (column, row, cell). Pittsville School District

A.4.4 Use a Computer and Communications Software to Access and Transmit Information

 I can make a bookmark for easy access to a site.  I can use a previously set bookmark to access a site on the Internet.  I can log on and view information from preselected sites on the Internet.

A.4.5 Use of Media and Technology to Create and Present Information

 I can plan a multimedia production using an outline or storyboard.

A.4.6 Evaluation of Media and Technology in a Presentation or Product

 I can identify the media and technology used.  I can evaluate whether or not the presentation or product was readable and stayed on the topic.

B.4.2 Define Information Seeking Strategies

 Using graphic organizers, I can: o Organize my ideas o Compare and contrast information

B.4.3 Locate and Access Informational Sources

 I can use the Internet to find information by using preselected sites from a variety of teacher selected links.  I can locate information by using guidewords.

B.4.4 Evaluate and Select Information form a Variety of Print, Nonprint, and Electronic Formats

 When selecting information, I can: o Use the table of contents o Distinguish between fact and opinion o Interpret graphics and images to acquire information

B.4.5 Record and Organize Information Pittsville School District

 I can record information by taking notes

B.4.7 Communicate the Results of Research and Inquiry

 To communicate the results of research, I can create a PowerPoint.

B.4.8 Evaluate the Information Product and Process

 I can evaluate the quality of my presentation or product, appropriate for grade level.

C.4.2 Appreciate and Derive Meaning from Literature and Other Creative Expressions of Information

 I can choose books of interest, included AR.

D.4.1 Participate productively in Workgroups or Other Collaborative Learning Environments

 I will continue to work cooperatively while participating in small and large work groups.

D.4.2 Use Information, Media, and Technology in a Responsible Manner

 I can return all borrowed materials on time.

D.4.4 Recognize the Importance of Intellectual Freedom and Accesas to Information in Democratic Society

I will respect everybody’s opinion, even if it is different from my own. Pittsville School District

Technology Scope and Sequence Grade 4

A.4.1 Use of Common Technology Terminology and Equipment

* I can use and understand these basic computer terms:  Copyright  Multimedia  Word Processor  Storage Medium

* I am developing my touch keyboarding using proper techniques.

* I can open folders.

* I can use correct spacing in sentences within my typed work.

* I can solve problems using the basic four arithmetic functions of a calculator.

* I can use and care for equipment in a respectful way.

A.4.2) Use of Common Media Formats

* I can differentiate among the common types of computer software (e.g., drawing programs, word processing, simulations).

* I can recognize the common organizational characteristics of print media (e.g., title page, table of contents, index) with grade level books

* I can demonstrate how to open and run a software program from a local storage device or network server.

A.4.3 Use of Software to Organize and Create Information

* Using software, I can:  Edit a document using a spell checker  Explore special formatting features (e.g., borders, shading, centering, justification)  Bullet items

 I can identify a spreadsheet and explain basic spreadsheet terms (e.g., column, row, cell).

A.4.4 Use of a computer and communications software to access and transmit information Pittsville School District

* I can identify and use simple search engines and directories.

A.4.5 Use of Media and Technology to Create and Present Information * I can create and present a short video or hypermedia presentation.

A.4.6 Evaluation of Media and Technology in a Presentation or Product

* I can identify the media and technology used.

* I can explain how well the media and technology conveys a message and doesn’t detract from the message.

* I can identify simple criteria for judging the quality of a presentation.

* I can judge how well a particular presentation meets the identified criteria.

* I can suggest ways to improve future presentations.

B.4.2) Develop information seeking strategies

* I can use the Internet to use links from teachers’ pages to access pre-selected sites or complete a webquest.

B.4.3) Locate and access information sources

* I can use an encyclopedia in print and electronic formats to search for information.

B.4.5) Record and organize information

* I can take notes or record information.

* I can organize information using simple outlining techniques.

* I can list basic bibliographic sources for information used.

B.4.7) Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format

* I can communicate what I have researched through PowerPoint, paragraphs, and a How-to Speech.

B.4.8) Evaluate the information product and process Pittsville School District

* I can self-evaluate my performance on the information product and process using rubrics, journal writing, or discussion.

D.4.1) Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments

* I can work on improving productive participation in partner or group tasks and projects. Pittsville School District

ITLS Benchmarks 5 th Grade (Jeanie Moore-representative)

A.8.1 Use common media and technology terminology and equipment

 Using home row, I can demonstrate acceptable speed typing on the keyboard.  I can back up my files on a variety of folders (shared, personal, core).

A.8.2 Identify and use common media formats

 I can find and describe the different drives and folders on the computer (C, shared, home).

A.8.3 Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information

 I can use a prepared spreadsheet template to enter and edit data and produce and interpret a simple graph or chart  I can use a program to help me organize my information (Inspiration)

A.8.4 Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information

 I can define web page, home page, and URL.  I can access the Internet.  I can view, print, save, and open documents from the Internet.  I can use search engines.

A.8.5 Use media and technology to create and present information  I can use draw, paint or graphic software to add to my presentation.

A.8.6 Evaluate the use of media and technology in a production or presentation

 I can give feedback to a presenter about the production or presentation about the content.  I can describe the effectiveness of the presentation based on a given criteria (rubric)  I can evaluate my own presentation or product about content (self-questionnaire)

B.8.2 Develop information seeking strategies Pittsville School District

 I can use teacher- preselected websites for gathering information  I can work on evaluating websites for their usefulness in gathering information (edu, gov, com, etc)

B.8.3 Locate and access information sources

 I will continue to work on developing my use of encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, Badgerlink

B.8.4 Evaluate and select information from a variety of print, nonprint, and electronic formats

 I will continue to work on understanding primary and secondary sources.  I can analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables

B.8.7 Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format

 I will demonstrate my research results by creating a brochure.

B.8.8 Evaluate the information product and process

 I will assess the process according to what is appropriate for my grade level (ex. Self-questionnaire)

D.8.1 Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments

 I will work on participating in workgroups. Pittsville School District

6th Grade Information, Technology Literacy Standards Checklist

Section “A” 8.1 …Students will show that they can type using the home row. 8.2 … Students will show that they know how to find information using a variety of reference sources and things such as table of contents and index. 8.3 … Students will show they knew the uses for a spreadsheet. Students will show they can compose a class report using advanced formatting skills such as double and single spacing, and different size and styles of font. … Students will show the ability to use spell checker and thesaurus functions of a word processing program. … Students will show that they can transfer text, graphics, and charts from one document to another. … Students will show they can create a spreadsheet, enter the data, and understand the information presented. … Students will show The ability to use the information in a spreadsheet to create many different types of graphs. 8.4 … Students will show they understand and can explain a hyperlink. … Students will show the ability to use the Internet to find information in an efficient way. … Students will show the ability to use advanced search features. … Students will produce a multimedia program. 8.5 … Students will demonstrate the ability to cut, paste, crop, and Pittsville School District

transfer from a variety of sources. (scan, digital camera, clip art, graphics, etc.)

8.6 … Students will be able to help set up criteria by which to judge a presentation or product. … Students will show the ability to use set criteria to judge a presentation or product and make suggestions to improve it.

Section “B” 8.3 … Students will show the ability to use good basic keyword searches. … Students will show The ability to use different signs (Boolean operators) … Students will show the ability to narrow a topic and get specific. … Students will be able to use a thesaurus, dictionary, and other common reference tool. 8.4 … Students will tell the difference between a primary and a secondary source. 8.5 … Students will demonstrate and understanding of plagiarism. … Students will display the ability to paraphrase and summarize. … Students will be able to cite sources for information in some acceptable manner whether it be as footnotes, endnotes, or internal citation. … Students will show the ability to record information in a standard bibliographic form. … Students will be able to display basic outlining skills. 8.7 Pittsville School District

… Each student will take part in some phase of the morning announcement program. …Each student will present a 3-5 minute informational speech.

8.8 … Students will display the ability to self-critic a project in an essay format.

Section “C” 8.1 …Each student will display the ability to pick a topic of interest, narrow it down, and seek relevant information on it for an in- depth written presentation.

Section “D” …Students will concentrate on participation in workgroups and be able to relate the functions that create a good working environment in such a group. Pittsville School District Technology Scope and Sequence Seventh Grade

 Back up files on storage medium  Capture, edit and combine video segements

 Describe the various applications of desktop publishing

 Use headers and footers

 Organize bookmarks by subject or topic

B.8.2 Develop information seeking strategies

 Use advanced key word searches  Document sources using MLA format

B.8.4 Evaluate and select information from a variety of print, nonprint and electric formats

 Choose relevant sources  Distinguish between primary and secondary sources

B.8.5 Record and organize information

 Create a bibliography using MLA format

B.8.7 Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format

 Make a video-edited presentation  Present a persuasive speech  Create a newsletter using desktop publish software Pittsville School District

 Judge the product and process with a rubric

C.8.3 Develop competence and selectivity in reading, listening and viewing

 Identify the characteristics of common literary terms

C.8.4 Demonstrate self-motivation and increasing responsibility for their learning

 Help to create a classroom rubric about product and process D.8.1 Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments

 Work on participation in workgroups

D.8.2 Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner

 Compare and contrast libel and slander

D.8.3 Respect the intellectual property rights

 Define the purpose of copyright laws  State the difference between patent, trademark and logo

D.8.4 Recognize the importance of intellectual freedom and access to information in a democratic society

 Compare and contrast freedom of the press in various political settings and geographic areas  Compare and contrast censorship in various political settings and geographic areas Pittsville School District Technology Scope and Sequence Eighth Grade

 Scan, crop and save graphics using a scanner or digital camera  Use electronic mail appropriately  Use simple graphing calculator functions to solve a problem

 Use electronic almanacs to retrieve information

 Move textual and graphic data from one document to another  Plot and use different types of charts and graphs from a spreadsheet program  Classify collected date and construct a simple table  Compose a class report using advanced text formatting

 Send an email message with an attachment

A.8.6 Evaluate the use of media and technology in a production or presentation

 Evaluate the use of technology in the presentation

B.8.3 Locate and access information sources

 Use an atlas to access information  Use a biographical dictionary  Use BadgerLink to access information

B.8.5 Record and organize information

 Use internal documentation  Use 3-column note taking to gather information

B.8.7 Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format Pittsville School District

 Develop a formal research paper  Present an informative speech with accompanying multimedia presentation

 Judge the product and process with a rubric

C.8.1. Pursue information related to various dimensions of personal well-being and academic success

 Choose a limited topic in a broad area to conduct productive research

C.8.4 Demonstrate self-motivation and increasing responsibility for their learning

 Help to create a classroom rubric about product and process

D.8.1 Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments

 Work on participation in workgroups