Technology Course Description

Technology is interwoven throughout the curriculum to prepare our students for today's world. The students are enrolled in educational programs to enhance literacy as well as programs and instructions based on the frameworks set by the state and district. Beginning in kindergarten students are taught the basic keyboard functions. Implementation of writing and visual arts enhances their learning. Students continue to focus on technology in the school's computer and classroom labs. technology is expanded in the Fine Arts Department through Broadcasting and the Communications Department. Students publish and create original works using the latest equipment.

Kindergarten - Second Grade	Third Grade - Fifth Grade
1. Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCR's audiotapes, telephones, and other technologies.	1. Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively.
2. Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.	2. Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages those uses provide.
3. Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate an accurate terminology.	3. Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.
4. Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning.	4. Use general-purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
5. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.	5. Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
6. Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.	6. Use telecommunications efficiently to access remote information, communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests.
7. Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.	7. Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., e-mail, online discussions, Web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
8. Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.	8. Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, educational software for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.
9. Use technology resource (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problems solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas and stories.	9. Determine which technology is useful, and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.
10. Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.	10. Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources.