All Second grade students will:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer operations and concepts by:

• Using age appropriate computer technology (computer parts, desktop functions, etc.)
• Using basic computer operations and skills (start-up, login, shutdown, launch and quit applications, use of mouse and keyboard)
• Using menus and/or toolbars as needed
• Using peripheral devices (printers and headphones)
• Naming, saving, and printing documents to designated locations
• Exhibiting an awareness of basic keyboarding techniques (posture and the proper position of the hands on the keyboard)

2. Demonstrate an understanding of social, ethical, and human issues by:

• Exhibiting responsible treatment of equipment/applications
• Exhibiting positive social behavior while using technology
• Exhibiting behavior consistent with the WISD Acceptable Use Policy
• Using appropriate language and behavior when communicating with others
• Exhibiting cooperative learning skills while using technology
• Communicating an awareness of technology conservation issues (paper, power)
• Communicating an awareness of copyright/plagiarism issues
• Understanding consequences for misuse of technology

3. Demonstrate use of productivity tools:

• Using computer programs as directed by the teacher
• Creating, saving, and printing a variety of simple documents
• Creating, saving, and sharing a presentation or publication

4. Demonstrate use of technology communication tools by:

• Communicating an awareness of telecommunication tools (Internet, email)
• Sharing thoughts, ideas, and stories using technology
• Creating and sharing one or more curriculum-related presentations or publications
• Showing or explaining completed work (with assistance). Examples of published pieces might be a slide show with voice, printed documents/drawings for class book or bulletin board and/or posted work in the Internet.

5. Demonstrate use of technology research tools by:

• Accessing the Internet and use teacher-reviewed bookmarks and/or links
• Using a database, such as a library catalog, to access and retrieve information
• Using keyword searches for accessing information

6. Demonstrate use of technology problem solving and decision-making tools by:

• Communicating an awareness that technology can be used to provide resources for problem-solving and decision-making
• Using applications/electronic resources to solve a problem, make a decision, or construct new knowledge

All Third grade students will:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer operations and concepts by:

• Using age-appropriate computer terminology (computer parts, desktop features, etc.)
• Exhibiting desktop management skills (open, close, maximize and minimize windows, use task bar)
• Exhibiting basic computer operations and skills (start up, login, log off, shutdown, launch and quit applications, use of mouse and keyboard
• Using menus and toolbars, and views in a variety of applications
• Exhibiting proper use of a variety of peripheral devices as required by projects
• Inserting, accessing, and ejecting CD-Roms and/or disks
• Naming, saving, and printing documents to designated locations
• Exhibiting improved efficiency in home row keyboarding technique
• Organizing personal folders and files

2. Demonstrate an understanding of social, ethical, and human issues by:

• Exhibiting responsible treatment of equipment/applications
• Exhibiting positive social behavior while using technology
• Exhibiting behavior consistent with the WISD Acceptable Use Policy
• Using appropriate language and behavior when communicating with others
• Exhibiting cooperative learning skill while using technology
• Communicating an awareness of technology conservation issues (paper, power)
• Communicating an awareness of copyright/plagiarism issues
• Understanding consequences for misuse of technology
• Communicating an awareness of technology use outside the school environment

3. Demonstrating use of productivity tools by:

• Using computer programs as directed by the teacher
• Creating, saving, and printing a variety of documents
• Creating, saving, and sharing a presentation or publication
• Using a multimedia authoring tool to create a presentation
• Using technology to create graphs to share information
• Using technology to facilitate a collaborative writing experience
• Using copy and paste features of various applications.
• Importing graphics, clip art, and/or original artwork into documents and multimedia presentations from a variety of sources
• Editing graphics for use in various applications
• Exhibiting use of an appropriated tool to create and share a presentation and publication
• Exhibiting use of basic design principles in multimedia presentations

4. Demonstrating use of technology communication tools by:

• Communicating awareness of telecommunication tools (Internet, email)
• Sharing thoughts, ideas, and stories using technology
• Creating and sharing one or more curriculum-related presentations or publications
• Showing or explaining completed work (with assistance). Examples of published pieces might be a slide show with voice, printed documents/drawings for class book or bulletin board and/or posted work in the Internet
• Presenting one or more curriculum-related multimedia projects to an audience (with assistance)
• Selecting and organizing appropriate artifacts to share in an electronic portfolio

5. Demonstrating use of technology research tools:

• Accessing internet sites to locate and record information and use teacher-reviewed bookmarks and/or links
• Using a research process that includes using network resources
• Exhibiting effective use of search tools to gather information
• Using a variety of electronic resources to locate and record information and visual images
• Using effective keyword, series, author, title, and natural language searches for accessing and retrieving information
• Using grade-level appropriated means to cite information sources

6. Demonstrating use of technology problem solving and decision-making tools by:

• Determining when technology is an appropriate choice for problem solving
• Using applications/electronic resources to solve a problem, make a decision, or construct new knowledge
• Using technology resources to solve a problem or make a decision (computers, calculators)
• Using technology to facilitate student-directed collaborative problem-solving activities

All Fourth grade students will:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer operations and concepts by:

• Using age-appropriate computer terminology (computer parts, desktop features, etc.)
• Exhibiting desktop management skills (open, close, maximize and minimize windows, use task bar)
• Exhibiting basic computer operations and skills (start up, login, log off, shutdown, launch and quit applications, use of mouse and keyboard
• Using menus and toolbars, and views in a variety of applications
• Exhibiting proper use of a variety of peripheral devices as required by projects
• Inserting, accessing, and ejecting CD-ROMs and/or disks
• Naming, saving, and printing documents to designated locations
• Exhibiting improved efficiency in home row keyboarding technique
• Organizing personal folders and files

2. Demonstrate an understanding of social, ethical, and human issues by:

• Exhibiting responsible treatment of equipment/applications
• Exhibiting positive social behavior while using technology
• Exhibiting behavior consistent with the WISD Acceptable Use Policy
• Using appropriate language and behavior when communicating with others
• Exhibiting cooperative learning skill while using technology
• Communicating awareness of technology conservation issues (paper, power)
• Communicating awareness of copyright/plagiarism issues
• Understanding consequences for misuse of technology
• Communicating an awareness of technology uses education, business, and industry

3. Demonstrate use of productivity tools by:

• Using computer programs as directed by the teacher
• Creating, saving, retrieving, editing, formatting, and printing a variety of documents
• Creating, saving, and sharing a presentation or publication
• Using a multimedia authoring tool to create a presentation
• Using technology to create graphs to share information
• Using technology to facilitate a collaborative writing experience
• Using copy and paste features of various applications
• Importing graphics, clip art, and/or original artwork into documents and multimedia presentations from a variety of sources
• Editing graphics for use in various applications
• Exhibiting use of an appropriate tool to create and share a presentation and publication
• Exhibiting use of basic design principles in multimedia presentations


4. Demonstrate use of technology communication tools by:

• Communicating an awareness of telecommunication tools (Internet, email)
• Sharing thoughts, ideas, and stories using technology
• Creating and sharing one or more curriculum-related presentations or publications
• Showing or explaining completed work (with assistance). Examples of published pieces might be a slide show with voice, printed documents/drawings for class book or bulletin board and/or posted work in the Internet.
• Presenting one or more curriculum-related multimedia projects to an audience (with assistance)
• Selecting and organizing appropriate artifacts to share in an electronic portfolio
• Using technology to share information/knowledge with an audience beyond the classroom.

5. Demonstrating use of technology research tools by:

• Accessing and using Internet sites to locate and record information and use bookmarks and/or links
• Using a research process that includes using network resources
• Exhibiting effective use of search tools to gather information
• Using a variety of electronic resources to locate and record information and visual images
• Using effective keyword, series, author, title, and natural language searches for accessing and retrieving information
• Evaluating accuracy and relevance of information gathered from electronic resources
• Using grade-level appropriated means to cite information sources

6. Demonstrating use of technology problem solving and decision-making tools by:

• Determining when technology is an appropriate choice for problem solving
• Using applications/electronic resources to solve a problem, make a decision, or construct new knowledge
• Using technology resources to solve a problem or make a decision (computers, calculators, etc.)
• Using technology to facilitate student-directed collaborative problem-solving activities

All Fifth grade students will:
1. Demonstrating an understanding of basic computer operations and concepts by:

• Using age-appropriate computer terminology (computer parts, desktop features, etc.)
• Exhibiting desktop management skills (open, close, maximize and minimize windows, use task bar)
• Exhibiting basic computer operations and skills (start up, login, log off, shutdown, launch and quit applications, use of mouse and keyboard.
• Using menus and toolbars, and views in a variety of applications
• Exhibiting proper use of a variety of peripheral devices as required by projects.
• Inserting, accessing, and ejecting CD-ROMs and/or other storage devices.
• Naming, saving, and printing documents to designated locations
• Exhibiting improved efficiency in keyboarding technique
• Organizing personal folders and files
• Exhibiting basic trouble shooting skills (printing problems, ctrl-alt-delete to access the task manager)

2. Demonstrating an understanding of social, ethical, and human issues by:

• Exhibiting responsible treatment of equipment/applications
• Exhibiting positive social behavior while using technology
• Exhibiting behavior consistent with the WISD Acceptable Use Policy
• Using appropriate language and behavior when communicating with others.
• Exhibiting cooperative learning skill while using technology
• Communicating an awareness of technology conservation issues (paper, power)
• Communicating an awareness of copyright/plagiarism issues
• Understanding consequences for misuse of technology.
• Communicating an awareness of technology uses education, business, and industry

3. Demonstrating use of productivity tools by:

• Using computer programs as directed by the teacher
• Opening and using a template
• Creating, saving, retrieving, editing, formatting, and printing a variety of documents
• Creating, saving, and sharing a presentation or publication
• Using a multimedia authoring tool to create a presentation
• Using technology to create graphs to share information
• Using technology to facilitate a collaborative writing experience
• Using copy and paste features of various applications
• Importing graphics, clip art, and/or original artwork into documents and multimedia presentations from a variety of sources
• Editing graphics for use in various applications
• Exhibiting use of an appropriate tool to create and share a presentation and publication
• Exhibiting use of basic design principles in multimedia presentations


4. Demonstrating use of technology communication tools by:

• Communicating an awareness of telecommunication tools (Internet, email)
• Sharing thoughts, ideas, and stories using technology
• Creating and sharing one or more curriculum-related presentations or publications
• Showing or explaining completed work. Examples of published pieces might be a slide show with voice, printed documents/drawings for class book or bulletin board and/or posted work in the Internet
• Presenting one or more curriculum-related multimedia projects to an audience (with assistance)
• Selecting and organizing appropriate artifacts to share in an electronic portfolio
• Using technology to share information/knowledge with an audience beyond the classroom

5. Demonstrate use of technology research tools by:

• Accessing and using Internet sites to locate and record information and use bookmarks and/or links
• Using a research process that includes using network resources
• Exhibiting effective use of search tools to gather information
• Using a variety of electronic resources to locate and record information and visual images
• Using effective keyword, series, author, title, and natural language searches for accessing and retrieving information
• Evaluating accuracy and relevance of information gathered from electronic resources
• Using grade-level appropriate means to cite information sources

6. Demonstrating use technology problem solving and decision-making tools by:

• Determining when technology is an appropriate choice for problem solving
• Using applications/electronic resources to solve a problem, make a decision, or construct new knowledge
• Using technology resources to solve a problem or make a decision (computers, calculators, etc.)
• Using technology to facilitate student-directed collaborative problem-solving activities