Computer Technology Skills — Kindergarten
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Goal 1
The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.
Objective 1.01
Identify the computer as a machine that helps people work and play. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.02
Identify, discuss, and use common hardware terms/concepts (e.g., CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.03
Identify and discuss correct and responsible use and care of computers and resources (AUP/IUP). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.04
Demonstrate respect for the work of others. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.05
Identify and discuss common features and functions of computer software (e.g., file, open, save, retrieve, draw). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.06
Identify graphing as a tool for organizing information as a class. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 1.07
Identify and discuss terms/concepts such as collect, organize, and classify. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 1.08
Identify basic word processing terms (e.g., file, menu bar, cursor, open, save, print). Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 1.09
Identify and discuss characteristics of multimedia (e.g., text, sound, images, color) as a class. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.10
Identify and discuss multimedia terms/concepts beginning, middle, and end by arranging pictures in linear/sequential order as class/group. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.11
Recognize and discuss responsible use of multimedia resources and why it is important as a class. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.12
Discuss ownership of created works as a class/group. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.13
Identify and discuss the Internet as a source of information at school and home. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 1.14
Identify and discuss terms/concepts (online, digital information, Internet, links). Telecommunications/Internet
Goal 2
The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
Objective 2.01
Use manipulatives and graphing software to organize and display data as a class. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.02
Identify, discuss, and use word processing as a tool to enter letters, numbers and words. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.03
Identify, locate and use special keys (e.g., arrow keys, space bar, Shift, Enter/Return, Backspace, Delete), letters, and numbers on the keyboard. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.04
Use multimedia software to identify and practice letters, numbers, shapes, and colors as a class/group. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.05
Use teacher-selected Internet resources/information to explore, identify, and discuss responsible use as a class activity. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 2.06
Use teacher-selected Internet resources/information to discuss ownership of creative works of individuals/groups/companies as a class activity. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
