• basic maneuvering and use of Applications
• pre-k folder (arrival time station with parents): starfall
• razkids (leveled books)
• listening to books
• handwriting
• math

Computer:

• mouse skills/basic typing

• Letter Hunt on Screenchomp (assessment on Letter association)
• recording for math problems
• ibook  on book creator
• project with study buddies to summarize a book they read together

• iPads:
  • ELA: razkids on own (parents have access)
  • pic-collage (type in words, so searching, keyboard orientation, fine motor, changing picture sizes)
• Smartboard: kids take turns (Brianpop, editing work, interactive math games)
• Scantron test in May for practice
• Science: weather app
• Internet safety
• Technology Vocabulary (e.g. monitor, CPU, mouse, keyboard)
• Further use of Bee-bots

• iPads
• interactive activities Curriculum tie in and enhancement with tech
• username and login
• LA: spelling
• razkids (gives reading level and suggested readers)
• Math activities to enhance fact knowledge
• Finding homework on website
• Internet safety: privacy and appropriate use
• Technology vocabulary
• Reading passages and answering questions: test taking skills and practice
• Further use of Bee-bots

• nationalgeographickids.com
• grolier.com
• worldbookonline.com
• brittanicaschool.com

• Learn about and begin to use school email account
• Keyboarding using Typing Club software
• Continued use of iPad Apps (e.g. Explain Everything to create tutorials on different topics)
• Technology Vocabulary

• Use online encyclopedia for research  (each has different levels based on age/reading skills: World Book, Grolier, Brittanica). Citations can be copied and pasted.
• Locate, independently, resources to meet a specific need:
  • Formulate questions based on need
  • Identify a variety of potential sources of information (e.g. Grolier Online, Kids InfoBits)
  • Understand the intellectual concepts of a database and database subscription service
  • Apply strategies for effective access to non-print resources, i.e. search strategies such as keyword search and subject area search)
• Understand and discuss the concept of plagiarism

• Internet Safety and Good Behavior
• Understand importance and implications of school’s Acceptable Use Policy
• Demonstrate use of basic Internet safety rules
• Identify and define technology terms
• Keyboarding - Typing Club
• Understand basic commands in order to use software effectively, e.g. “Go to Programs…”
• Perform simple computation using the calculator
• Define and understand use of files and folders on Google Drive
• Use Learning Management System (currently WordPress) as appropriate
• Use school email account independently
• Use Presentation Software (e.g. Google Slides and Power Point)
• iPads for creating tutorials and presentations
• Use Scratch to learn computer programming

•  Locate, independently, resources to meet a specific need:
  • Formulate questions based on need.
  • Identify a variety of potential sources of information (e.g. Grolier Online, Kids InfoBits)
  • Understand the intellectual concepts of a database and database subscription service
  • Apply strategies for effective access to non-print resources (i.e. search strategies such as keyword search and subject area search)
• Understand and Discuss the concept of plagiarism:
  • Bibliographic citations (including navigation and use of bibliographic websites)
  • Apply appropriate note-taking processes to gather information
  • Identify key concepts
  • Demonstrate use of own words to paraphrase/summarize
  • Demonstrate use of quotations, block quotes

• Use iPads for various activities including musical instrument applications, research, and creating storybooks
• Identify terms and basic understanding of the internet and how it functions
• Computer Use:
  • Present information in a simple multimedia presentation (e.g. Google Slides, Prezi).
  • Import graphics
  • Demonstrate ability to use effectively graphic organizer software (e.g. Kidspiration)
  • Understand and demonstrate ability to send and receive information most efficiently
  • Understand and effectively use basic functions of spreadsheet software
• Introduction into the basics of computer programming and coding

• Extend understanding of plagiarism and refine ethical issues:
  • Demonstrate “Common knowledge”
  • Explain “Copyright”, especially with images and sound
  • Define the consequences of violating these rules

• Extend understanding of online research strategies:
  • Use “Boolean search”
  • Identify search strategies using a variety of search engines
  • Introduce concept and uses databases
  • Identify basic criteria for Internet source evaluation and reliability

• Refine understanding and effectively use of spreadsheet software
• Refine understanding and effective use of presentation software (e.g. digitize and save sound to incorporate)
• Refine understanding and effective use of word processing software
• Understand, identify and utilize specific technology that is best for specific presentations
• Computer programming and coding: simple animated video and game creation

• Extend understanding of criteria/strategies for Internet source evaluation and reliability
• Extend understanding of various online research strategies using subscription databases
• Expand ability to navigate online bibliographic website
• Extend understanding of plagiarism and refine ethical issues

• Integrate word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software into an effective presentation
• Appropriate and effective use of online information sharing
• Gain basic understanding of installation and use of computer & video equipment
• Understand complex issues regarding ethical use of the Internet and technology
• Use of iPad and Mac technology to generate iMovies of play scenes and stop motion films
• Coding and programming: learning HTML and CSS languages and simple website creation

• Apply strategies for online resources:
  • Match search strategies to resources
  • Evaluate specific resources to specific research needs
  • Extend understanding and application of online research strategies with subscription databases
• Use “Advanced searching”
• Use “Journal search”
• Expand understanding of plagiarism, copyright and fair use by critically analyzing contemporary issues and cases and their consequences
• Use of Chromebook technology to increase collaborative work within the classroom using website guided research expert groups

• Noodle Tools: allows copying and pasting of citations
• Use of iPad and Mac technology to generate iMovies of play scenes and stop motion films
• Coding and programming: learning HTML and CSS languages and website creation
• Discuss and demonstrate safe and ethical use of technology and the Internet
• Demonstrate independent use of technology as a tool for acquiring, analyzing,  communicating, and organizing information on a daily basis
• Demonstrate integration of learned software and technology at a complex level

• Discuss and demonstrate ability to identify research topics and appropriate sources
• Show effective use of a bibliography
• Demonstrate ability to analyze media resources
• Demonstrate ability to use online bibliographic resources effectively
• Evaluate information through use of an Annotated Bibliography
• Demonstrate ability retrieve research from a variety of sources
• Discuss and demonstrate the importance of ethical use of information