Technology Pacing Guides

Standards

In response to input from a variety of sources, a set of standards were drafted that address the concerns of educational technology stakeholders as well as reflect a consensus of identification of technology skills and competencies that students in grades K-12 should exhibit. The standards cover foundation technology skills and competencies for students that include:

* Basic Operations and Concepts
* Social and Ethical Issues
* Technology Productivity Tools
* Technology Communication Tools
* Technology Research Tools
* Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools

The standards are organized into four grade ranges: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. This provides greater opportunity for students to develop, reinforce, and amplify their skills. Computer/technology proficiency is not an end in itself, but lays the foundation for continuous learning. The focus is on
learning using technology rather than learning about technology.

To view the standards, please click here. This year we will work together to put together a pacing guide for technology skills. We can also work together to list some suggested lesson topics.

First 9 Weeks Pacing Guides

Kindergarten

K.1.1 - Name technology in classroom and home

K.1.2 – Recognize monitor,mouse, disk drive, keyboard, CPU, printer

K.1.4 - Turn computer on/off, log-in/log-out, launch/close application, insert/eject disk, print

K.1.5 - Use a mouse to make selections

K.2.9 - Close windows, log-out, leave area neat

K.2.10 - Keep passwords private

K.3.3 - Create original art

K.6.1 - Communicate solutions to problems through graphing/drawing

First Grade

1.1.1– Distinguish between disks and hard drive

1.1.4 – Turn computer on and off, insert and eject disk

1.1.8 – Use a printer, disk, CD

1.2.9 – Close windows, log out, leave lab neat

1.2.10 – Keep passwords private

1.3.1 – Use technology productivity tools for prewriting activities

1.3.2 –Create and print written work

Second Grade

2.1.7 – Place fingers on home keys, use 2 hands

2.1.8 – Locate and use all keys on the keyboard

2.1.9 – Use the shift key

2.1.10 – Use shortcuts as alternatives to pull down menus

2.2.1 –Discuss and respect guidelines for technology use and handling

2.2.9 – Discuss that ideas and work are the property of the author/creator

2.2.10—Discuss and practice the ACPS' AUPs

2.3.1 – Use writing software for pre-writing

2.3.2 – Create, edit, revise, and publish a short document

Third Grade

3.1.9 --Key with age appropriate keyboarding skills (10 words /minute or better and 80% accuracy)

3.1.10 -- Use proper key boarding techniques

3.2.1 -- Discuss and respect guide lines for technology use and handling

3.2.3 -- Use courteous language, good manners, and respect

3.2.4 -- Discuss and demonstrate appropriate behavior

3.2.6 -- Share resources and supplies equitably

3.3.1 -- Use editing functions (copy, cut, paste) and font, style, size to create, edit, revise, & publish

3.5.1 -- Apply age appropriate information literacy skills

3.5.2 --Retrieve at least 3 articles from an electronic encyclopedia using keyword searches

3.5.3 -- Find records in an electronicdatabase using keywords

3.5.4 -- Select material from electronic reference sources (on-line encyclopedias,almanacs)

3.5.5 -- Use copy and paste functions to create notes for writing projects

3.5.6 -- Incorporate several citations from electronic references into a project

3.5.7 --Retrieve text and graphics from the Internet

Fourth Grade

4.1.1 -- Discuss computer memory and amounts of memory needed to complete task

4.1.2 -- Estimate, predict, and determine storage mediums for various tasks

4.1.3 -- Identify bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, & gigabytes as units of measure

4.2.1 – Discuss and respect guidelines for technology use and handling equipment

4.2.3 – Use courteous language and good manners

4.2.4 – Discuss & demonstrate appropriate behavior

4.2.6 – Share resources and supplies equitably

4.3.1 – Use editing functions, font, style,and size; Writing tools, drawing tools to create, edit, revise, and publish a document

4.3.2 – Create and publish a newsletter collaboratively using columns

4.3.3 – Create and publish a multi-page document, where another file is inserted into the document

4.3.4 – Integrate images from multiple sources into documents

4.5.1 – Apply age appropriate information literacy skills to electronic resources

4.5.2 – retrieve articles from electronic sources

4.5.3 – Use keyword searches on the Internet

4.5.5 – Retrieve text, graphics from the Internet

Fifth Grade

5.1.1 – Correlate computer units of measure to storage devices

5.1.2 – Discuss similarities and differences between units of measure and the base 10 system

5.1.3 – Explore correlation between units of measure, base two, and binary logic

5.3.1 – Create and publish a multi-page document that incorporates writing tools

5.5.1 – Apply age appropriate information literacy skills to electronic references

5.5.2 – Research electronic sources using search strategies

5.5. 3 – Cite all electronic references in projects

5.5. 4 – Retrieve information using the Internet

Second 9 Weeks Pacing Guides

Kindergarten

K.1.6 - Locate alphabet keys, numeric keys, space bar, return, delete, shift, arrows

K.1.7 - Use printers, disk drives, CDs

K.1.8 - Save and retrieve work

K.1.9 - Save work to a disk

K.2.1 - Handle technology carefully

K.2.4 - Safe behavior with electrical cords

K.2.5 - Prevent damage to equipment

K.2.11 - Discuss safety issues (don’t give away personal info on the Internet)

K.3.1 - Compose and publish written work – Microsoft Word

K.3.2 - Prewriting, composing, publishing -- Kidspiration

First Grade

1.1.5 – Print, quit, new, open, save

1.1.10 – Name a file

1.1.11 – Save work

1.2.9 – Close windows, log out, leave lab neat

1.2.10 – Keep passwords private

1.3.3 – Add a sentences to art –KidPix

1.3.4 – Create and print written work with art – KidPix, Paint

1.6.1 – Communicate solutions to problems through drawing and written description –KidPix, Paint

Second Grade

2.1.1 – List storage devices: disk, hard drive, CD-ROM, server

2.1.2— Rank storage capacity

2.1.5 – Identify popup menu, dialog box, tool palette

2.1.14 – Name files

2.2.2 – Prevent data loss

2.2.7 – Close windows, log out, leave area neat

2.2.8 – Keep data in shared folders in their original condition

2.3.4 – Define and understand the differences between databases and spreadsheets

2.3.5 – Define appropriate categories for labeling database fields and spreadsheet cells

2.3.6 – Add information to group databases and spreadsheets

2.3.7 – Discuss and analyze, in groups, information in databases and spreadsheets

2.5.2 – Select records from an electronic database using keywords

2.6.2 – Use graphing software to manipulate tables, pictographs, and bargraphs

Third Grade

3.1.1 -- Identify bits and bytes as units of measure in computer technology

3.1.2 -- Discuss binary logic in terms of on/off current in the computer

3.1.5 -- Use terms appropriately: memory, email

3.1.6 -- Distinguish between info in computer’s memory and on a storage medium

3.1.13 -- Use prescribed or logical file naming to identify student saved work

3.2.2 -- Prevent data loss through proper practices

3.2.7 -- Close windows, log out, leave area neat

3.2.8 -- Keep data in shared folders in their original condition

3.3.4 -- Collect info and create a database and/or spreadsheet (spreadsheet)

3.3.5 -- Create simple database layouts and reports

3.3.6 -- Create graphs form spreadsheet data

3.6.2 -- Use graphing and spreadsheet software to create and manipulate graphs

3.6.3 -- Use a database to identify information that can be applied to a problem

Fourth Grade

4.1.4 – Discuss how computers are networked

4.2.2 – Prevent data loss

4.2.7 – Close windows, log out, leave area neat

4.2.8 – Keep data and documents in shared folders in their original conditions

4.3.5 – Explain when to use a database and when to use a spreadsheet

4.3.6 – Manipulate database information; use sort and record select functions, create reports and layouts

4.3.7 – Use spreadsheet information to create different graphs

4.6.1 – Use technology tools to solve a problem

Fifth Grade

5.1.4 – Select and combine technology components to prepare assignments

5.3.3 – Use record selection and sort functions of a database to answer questions

5.3.4 – Write simple formulas to calculate spreadsheet information

5.4.1 – Implement a long-term group project that is shared electronically with another group

5.4.2 – Use network communications to publish work

5.5.5 – Exchange information electronically with others

Third 9 Weeks Pacing Guides

Kindergarten

K.1.3 - Use technology as part of classroom routines

K.2.2 - Operate with clean hands

K.2.3 - No food or drink around computer

K.3.4 - Create a table as a class – Spreadsheet, Graph Club, MS Excel

K.4.1 - Participate in and respond to electronic field trips

K.6.1 - Communicate solutions to problems through graphing/drawing – MS Paint, KidPix

K.6.2 - Create and manipulate tables, pictographs – Graph Club, MS Spreadsheet

K.6.3 - Use critical thinking skills when viewing video –www.unitedstreaming.com, VHS tapes

First Grade

1.1.6 – Use these keys: ?, escape, tab, shift, control, apple key

1.1.7 – Use 2 hands on the keyboard

1.1.9 – Observe a scanner and digital camera

1.2.4 – Use safe behavior with electrical cords

1.2.5 – Prevent damage to equipment

1.2.11 – Discuss safety issues (Don’t give away personal information on the Internet)

1.3.5 – Create a database

1.3.6 – Discuss the database

1.3.7 – Create a spreadsheet –Spreadsheet

1.3.8 – Organize information in the spreadsheet

1.4.1 – Participate in telecommunication projects – Email, Video conferencing

1.6.2 – Create and manipulate tables, pictographs

Second Grade

2.1.11 – Use peripheral devices

2.1.12 – Discuss how peripheral devices can be used

2.1.13 – Load paper into printer

2.2.3 Use courteous language, good manners, and be respectful

2.2.4 – Discuss and demonstrate good behavior when using technology

2.2.5 – Access only appropriate websites

2.2.6 – Share resources equitably

2.5.1 – Use keyword searches for an electronic encyclopedia, network resource, and Internet

2.5.3 – Summarize and publish info retrieved from electronic media

2.5.4 – Locate several related articles from electronic references

2.5.5 – Locate graphics within electronic references

2.5.6 – Incorporate at least one citation of an electronic reference into a report

2.5.7 – Locate text info and graphics while using the Internet

2.6.4 – Participate in a project that uses reference materials on CD

Third Grade

3.1.11 -- Use camcorders, TVs, VCRs, peripheral devices

3.1.12 -- Use a CD-ROM to play an audio CD

3.2.5 -- Access only appropriate web sites

3.2.9 -- Ideas and works are the property of the author/creator

3.2.10 -- Discuss and practice the ACPS Technology Code of Ethics with regard to copyright & fair use

3.3.8 -- Participate in creating a class video (Movie Maker)

3.4.3 -- Participate in creating a class video and share with an audience

Fourth Grade

4.1.5 – Select appropriate applications for a given task

4.1.6 – Select other technologies for a task

4.1.7 – Select and operate peripheral devices (printer, scanner, camera, disk drive)

4.2.5 – Access only appropriate websites

4.2.9 – Ideas and work are the property of the author/creator

4.2.10 – Discuss and practice the ACPS Technology Code of Ethics

4.3.8/4.4.2 – Plan and create interactive multimedia projects; share with an audience

4.4.1 – Implement a project that can be electronically shared with others in a remote location (email with attachments, video, webpage)

4.5.4 –Incorporate materials from electronic sources into multimedia projects

4.5.6 – Exchange info electronically with others

4.6.3 – Participate in collaborative projects that use the network and the Internet to exchange information for problem solving

Fifth Grade

5.1.5 – Select and operate peripheral devices (printer, scanner, camera)

5.3.2 – Incorporate brief video clips into documents

5.3.5 – Create Power Points incorporating audio & visuals; share with an audience

5.3.6 – Complete multimedia projects; share with an audience

5.4.3 – Create interactive hypermedia projects with audio & visuals; share with an audience

5.4.4 – Complete multimedia projects; share with an audience

5.6.1 – Use network resources and the Internet to solve a problem

5.6.2 Use simulations to form,test, confirm, disconfirm, and revise hypotheses; model events

Fourth 9 Weeks Pacing Guides

Kindergarten

K.1.3 - Use technology as part of classroom routines

K.2.6 - Report problems to an adult

K.2.7 - Respect each other’s work

K.2.8 - Share resources equitably

K.3.5 and K.4.2 - Create a storyboard collaboratively prior to all slide shows

K.3.6 and K.4.3 - Create a slide show with audio and graphics

K.5.1 - Retrieve and gather info from electronic media

K.5.2 - Use River Deep to reinforce skills

K.6.3 – Use critical thinking skills when viewing video – www.unitedstreaming.com, VHS tapes

First Grade

1.1.2 – Name technology in the classroom
1.1.3 – Name parts of computer

1.1.9 – Observe a scanner and digital camera

1.2.6 – Report problems to an adult

1.2.7 – Respect each other’s work

1.2.8 – Share resources equitably

1.3.9/1.4.2 – Create a storyboard

1.3.10/1.4.3 – Create a slide show with audio

1.5.1 – Conduct a single word search using electronic media

1.5.2 – Summarize & publish info received from electronic media

1.5.3 – Observe teacher citing an electronic source

1.5.4 – Use River Deep

1.6.3 – Use critical thinking skills when viewing video

Second Grade

2.1.3 – Explain multimedia

2.1.4 – Identify examples of multimedia presented via computer

2.1.6 – Use instructional software for exploration and learning

2.3.8/2.4.2 – Create a storyboard prior to all slide shows

2.3.9/2.4.3 – Create electronic slide show with audio and graphics; share with an audience

2.4.1 – Participate in electronic communication

2.6.1 – Communicate solutions to problems through webbing

2.6.3 – Apply critical thinking skills when viewing and discussing video

Third Grade

3.1.3 – Identify bits and bytes as units of measure in computer technology

3.1.4 – Discuss how telecommunication allows information sharing near and far

3.1.7 – Select appropriate computer applications for a given task

3.1.8 – Select other types of technology or software for a given task

3.3.2 – Insert images from digital sources

3.3.3 – Edit images and insert into a document

3.3.7/3.4.2 – Create multimedia projects with audio and graphics for an audience

3.3.9/3.4.4– Insert a video clip into a slide show

3.4.1 – Exchange information with an audience in another location using network communications

3.6.1 – Communicate solutions to problems through webbing

3.6.4 – Plan and present, using multimedia, a project that addresses a problem solving activity

3.6.5 – Participate in a class project that uses network and the Internet to exchange information to help solve a problem

Fourth Grade

4.3.9 / 4.4.3 -- Use a video camera to record video segments

4.3.10 / 4.4.4 – Participate in creating class video projects; share with an audience

4.6.2 – Apply age appropriate critical thinking skills to gather information and critique content

Fifth Grade

5.6.4 – Identify and debate the advantages and disadvantages of various materials and technologies as they are used

5.3.7 – Participate in creating a small video project; share with an audience

5.4.5 – Participate in creating a small video project; share with an audience

5.6.3 – apply age appropriate critical thinking skills when viewing video