Fourth Grade
R=Review, I=Introduce, M=Master

General

R4.1

Students display proper hardware and software care

R4.2

Students follow both verbal directions given by the teacher and on-screen prompts given by the software

R4.3

Students work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members and others when using technology in the classroom

R4.4

Students mentor peers in accomplishing technology related tasks.

R4.5

Students work collaboratively to produce a publication

R4.6

Students use grade-level appropriate research tools (on-line/CD-ROM, dictionaries, encyclopedias)

R4.7

Students demonstrate problem solving skills through appropriate software

R4.8

Students understand that media (television, radio, computers, films, videos, etc.) present messages through programs and advertising to viewers

R4.9

Students discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide

R4.10

Students gather information and communicate with others using technology, with support from teachers, family members, student partners and other classes or schools (e-mail, web pages, threaded discussions, keypals)

M4.1

Students understand the concept and need for personal authenticity in their work

M4.2

Students demonstrate how to properly turn computer on/off and use network logon/logoff procedures

M4.3

Students practice guided use of saving, retrieving, creating, printing, opening and closing documents

I4.1

Students recognize and understand basic network terms and concepts (server, network, hub, Internet, cabling, workstation)

I4.2

Students recognize and understand Internet terms (URL, link, website, search engine, HTML)

I4.3

Students research and describe the use of information technology outside of the school setting in various professions

I4.4

Students understand the moral and legal consequences of plagiarism

I4.5

Students identify an individual's rights and resulting responsibilities as a technology user, including plagiarism and the respect of stored information of others

I4.6

Students credit copyrighted sources of information in oral and written reports 

I4.7

Students understand unauthorized use of any electronic information source and the consequences of  misuse

I4.8

Students distinguish among freeware, shareware and commercial software

I4.9

Students demonstrate the use of advanced saving techniques (saving vs. saving as, different drives) to facilitate the revision of documents

I4.10

Students recognize and use on-screen help, wizard, etc.

I4.11

Students determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.

 Word Processing

R4.11

Students use basic formatting tools in word processing (highlight, delete, fonts, bold, italics, centering, etc.)

R4.12

Students use word processing software

 Multi Media

M4.4

Students identify scanner, digital camera, microphone and speakers

R4.13

Students demonstrate the use of a microphone

R4.14

Students create multimedia presentations using graphics, text and sound

 Internet

R4.15

Students understand netiquette as they interact with keypals

R4.16

Students understand the need for Internet and e-mail safety

R4.17

Students experience guided use of Internet resources

I4.12

Students practice basic Internet safety

M4.5

Students are introduced to the school's Acceptable Use Policy

I4.13

Students exhibit proper search strategies and techniques

I4.14

Students use a variety of search engines

 Spreadsheet

R4.18

Students use already created spreadsheets to graph using templates

 Keyboarding

R4.17

Students demonstrate proper use of home row keystrokes in keyboarding

 Database

I4.15

Students use prepared databases to locate and sort data (e.g., electronic card catalog, encyclopedia CDs, on-line databases)