MCS Technology PreK - 2 Standards
1. Basic operations
and concepts:
Students demonstrate
an understanding of the operation and concepts of technologies.
2. Social, ethical,
and human issues:
Students understand
the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to using technology
by using technology systems, information and software responsibly.
3. Technology productivity
tools:
Students use
technology productivity tools to collaboratively construct completed
products that represent quality work.
4. Technology communication
tools:
Students use
technology communication tools to communicate information and ideas
effectively to multiple audiences.
5. Technology research
tools:
Students use
technology tools to locate, evaluate, and collect information from
a variety of sources, process data and report results.
6. Technology problem-solving
and decision making tools:
Students use
technology to develop strategies for solving real world problems.
Prior to
completion of Grade 2 students will demonstrate the following performances
indicators:
1. Using developmentally
appropriate and accurate terminology, identify and use input (mouse,
keyboard, remote control) and output devices (monitor, printer, etc.)
to successfully operate multiple technologies. (1)
2. Follow the directions
in a simple menu driven program, with assistance from teachers, peers,
or family members. (1)
3. Work cooperatively
with others when using technology in the classroom. (2)
4. Exhibit ethical
behavior when using technology as identified in the Memphis City Schools
Acceptable Use Policy. (2)
5. Use a variety
of media and technology resources for teacher directed and independent
tasks. (3)
6. Use Memphis City
Schools standard software and other technology resources for problem
solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
(3)
7. Identify ways
that computers are used in students' lives at home, school, play, and
work. (4)
8. Demonstrate the
effective uses of technology for gathering information and other data.
(5)
9. Demonstrate a
step-by-step process for using technology to solve specific problems
or tasks. (6)
10. Demonstrate
appropriate use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
(2) (6)
Numbers in parentheses following each performance indicator refer
to the standards category to which the performance is linked.
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