NASHOBA REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES K-8

Please note that the following curriculum reflects the state mandated standards Recommended PreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards posted on the Massachusetts DOE web page at http://www.doemass.org/edtech/student.html.

I = introduce D = develop M = master

STANDARD I - Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.

1. FUNDAMENTAL COMPUTER SKILLS

	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Use grade appropriate terminology	1.2, 1.11	I	D	M
Care and use of hardware	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Identify basic computer parts and peripherals	1.2, 1.11	I	D	M
Demonstrate proper care and use of mouse and keyboard	1.1, 2.5, 2.15	I	D	M
Demonstrate proper care and use of removable media	1.13	I	D	M
Demonstrate proper care and use of peripherals	1.14, 1.15	I	D	M
Demonstrate proper use of special keyboard keys, (Esc, shift, arrows, spacebar, return/enter, backspace, delete, ctrl, option command)	1.1	I	D	M
Basic computer management skills	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Boot up and shut down computer	1.1
Access and exit applications	1.1	I	D	M
File management (saving, retrieving & organizing)	1.1, 1.12, 1.13	I	D	M
Appropriate use of LAN resources	1.13	I	D	M
Identify and use basic features of the operating system	1.12		I	M
Keyboarding skills	1.3, 1.16		I	D

2. PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

1. WORD PROCESSING

Using File Menu items	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Create a new document		I	D	M
Open an existing document		I	D	M
Use Print Preview			I	M
Formatting Documents	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Change font, size, style	1.4, 1.17	I	D	M
Justify text	1.4, 1.17		I	M
Indent	1.4, 1.17		I	M
Change line spacing	1.4, 1.17		I	M
Select page orientation	1.4, 1.17		I	M
Create multiple columns	1.4, 1.17		I	M
Set margins	1.4, 1.17			M
Set tabs	1.4, 1.17			D
Use headers and footers	1.4, 1.17			M
Editing Text	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Use cut, copy and paste functions	1.17		I	M
Use the spell check feature	1.17		I	M
Use the find/replace feature	1.17			D
Use the thesaurus	1.17			D

B. DRAW/PAINT

	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Understand the differences between paint and draw functions (bitmap vs. vector graphics)	1.33			D
Manipulate basic drawing tools	1.10, 1.33	I	D	M
Apply basic painting tools	1.33	I	D	M
Work with objects within a composition	1.33		I	D

C. DESKTOP PUBLISHING

	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Write stories or poems		I	D	M
Type reports		I	D	M
Create newsletters			I	M
Create a Works Cited page	1.28, 2.14			D
Use tables	1.18			D
Insert graphics	1.18, 1.28	I	D	M

D. SPREADSHEET SKILLS

	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Understand the concept of a spreadsheet	1.6, 3.2, 1.22		I	M
Creating spreadsheets	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Determine columns and rows	1.22		I	M
Set cell attributes	1.22			D
Enter and edit cell data	1.23		I	M
Create simple calculation formulas	1.23			D
Editing data	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Insert or delete rows and/or columns	1.22			D
Use fill down/across	1.22			D
Insert headers/footers	1.22			D
Retrieving data	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Sorting data	1.24		I	D
Determine and create appropriate type of graph	1.24		I	D
Create and print reports	1.24, 3.8			I

E. DATABASE SKILLS

	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Understand the concept of a database	1.5, 3.2, 1.19		I	M
Creating databases	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Name Fields	1.20			M
Set field attributes	1.20			M
Enter data in a consistent form	1.20			M
Editing data	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Add or delete records and/or fields	1.21			M
Rename or redefine fields	1.21			D
Format data layout	1.21			I
Retrieving data	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Access different views	1.21		I	M
Sort data	1.21		I	M
Search for specific data by field	1.21		I	M
Create and print reports	1.21, 3.8			I

F. MULTIMEDIA

	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Use appropriate planning tools			I	M
Identify & use components of multimedia presentations:	1.9, 1.32
Text		I	D	M
Graphics		I	D	M
Sound		I	D	M
Video			I	D
Animation		I	D	M
Transitions		I	D	M
Organize and rearrange slides	1.32		I	M
Present a multimedia presentation	3.4, 1.32, 3.8		I	M

STANDARD II – Demonstrate responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media.

2. LEGAL/ETHICAL PRACTICES

Show an understanding of appropriate legal/ethical conduct by:	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Demonstrate appropriate use of computers	2.1, 2.6	I	D	M
Demonstrate appropriate computer & email etiquette	2.2, 2.6, 2.10	I	M	M
Demonstrate awareness of computer virus issues	2.8		I	M
Demonstrate awareness of Internet safety issues	2.9	I	M	M
Following the NRSD Policy regarding networked resources	2.2, 2.11	I	M	M
Respecting the privacy of all users through use of security rules outlined in the NRSD Policy	2.2, 2.11	I	M	M
Understanding and obeying copyright laws	1.28, 2.7, 2.14		I	M

STANDARD III – Demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem solving, and communication. Students locate, evaluate, collect, and process information from a variety of electronic sources. Students use telecommunications and other media to interact or collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences.

2. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SKILLS

	DOE #	K-2	3-4	5-8
Understand and use appropriate world wide web vocabulary (URL, hyperlink, etc.)	1.7, 1.27, 1.31		I	M
Access the Internet and use a browser	1.7, 1.25		I	M
Create bookmarks/favorites to store sites for future use	1.26		I	M
Use grade appropriate search engines	3.1, 3.7		I	M
Retrieve and save selected material from a web site	3.8		I	M
Identify and use appropriate research tools to access information (CD, www, online encyclopedias, etc.)	2.4, 3.1, 3.6		I	M
Identify and use appropriate tools to collect & organize data (e.g., simulation software & probes)	3.3		I	D
Manipulate data using charting tools & graphics organizers	3.10	I	D	M
Understand how to create and send class email messages	1.8, 1.29, 3.5, 3.11	I	M	M
Identify and use appropriate tools for presenting information	1.34		I	M
Evaluate the accuracy and relevance of electronic information resources	2.3, 2.12, 2.13		I	M

Revised 6/26/02