Curriculum and Assessment
Goals and Skills for Computer
Grades K, 1, & 2
∙ Introduce and develop basic skills for using hardware and applications.
∙ Name the parts of a computer system and develop an understanding of their basic functions.
∙ Become familiar with the keyboard and its functions and begin to explore and develop basic keyboarding skills using the Keyboarding Without Tears web-based program
∙ Use basic tools in Seesaw.(grades K & 1)
∙ Use Clever to sign into their various learning platforms
∙ Follow classroom rules for the responsible use of computers, components, and iPads.
∙ Use age appropriate programs that support classroom learning
∙ Develop skills and use basic functions of Google Drive and Classroom (grade 2 only)
Goals and Skills for Computer
Grades 3 & 4
∙ Use correct terminology for components of a computer system and understand their basic functions
∙ Develop skills and use basic functions of Google Drive, Classroom, Docs, & Slides.
∙ Follow rules for safe and ethical internet use, including recognizing and preventing cyberbullying
∙ Create multimedia projects that use text, graphics, sound and animation
∙ Learn touch typing keyboarding skills using Keyboarding Without Tears reaching goals of 15 WPM for 3rd Grade & 20 WPM for 4th Grade.
∙ Begin evaluating internet resources and use teacher selected web sites for projects and research
∙ Follow classroom rules for responsible use of computers and components
∙ Use grade appropriate programs and websites that support classroom instruction
Assessment-Grades K-2
B-Beginning to work on year-end grade level benchmarks
P-Progressing toward year-end grade level benchmarks
M-Meets year-end grade level benchmarks (completes skills with little assistance)
E-Exceeds year-end grade level benchmarks (completes skills independently)
Assessment-Grades 3 & 4
Students will receive a letter grade for computer class. They will be evaluated on projects and activities completed in the computer lab, and a quarterly test, as well as effort and participation.
Students in grades 3 & 4 will be permitted and encouraged to use a flash drive to save their work and/or transfer school work between home and school.
Programs & Sites Used in the Computer Lab
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Clever
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Seesaw
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Google Drive, Classroom, Docs, & Slides
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Keyboarding Without Tears
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Lexia
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Stationary Studio
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Digital Literacy-CommonSense Education (grades K-3 & Google Be Internet Awesome (grade 4)
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Code.org
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CodeSpark Academy
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Kodable