Technology Check List for Parents and Students
(adapted from Boston Public Schools Technology Competencies for Students)
Summary & Overview
Students will work on the following competencies:
Use grade appropriate terminology
Observe safe & practical operation
Operate input devices (keyboard, mouse)
Use instructional software in various content areas
Point & click using mouse; use arrow keys, print file
Demonstrate knowledge of special keys (caps lock, shift, return)
Save file to desktop, hard drive data disk
Understand concept of word processor
Enter, Edit & Delete Text
Use proper Spacing & Punctuation
Recognize layout of letter & number keys on keyboard
Use letter & number keys appropriately, develop keyboarding skills
Use special keys (return, delete, space bar, shift, arrow keys, etc.)
Use research peripherals (CD-ROM)
Connect to Internet & use browser such as Netscape
Use bookmarks to store favorite sites for further reference
Retrieve information on a subject area topic via Internet
Work collaboratively at computer with another student
Develop awareness of schoolwide Acceptable Use Policy
Understand paint/draw terminology
Manipulate basic draw tools: pencil, bucket, brush, erase
Identify components of a multimedia presentation
Add text to a slide, work with text, combine text & images
Create a series of slides & use slide show feature to present research/convey an idea
Students will perform Classroom Curriculum Related Activities in these subjects:
Social Studies - World War I
English Language Arts - Written & Oral Presentations
Students will use the following Software
Kid Pix, ClarisWorks, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Students will use the following Research Tools
Internet, Electronic Encyclopedias, Books, Classroom Interviews