Essential+Learning

Computer Functions · PK/K - Log in, Log off, Proper use of Mouse & headphones, Open/Close programs · 1st - Turn on/off computer, Log in, Log off, Proper use of Mouse & headphones, Open/Close programs · 2nd - Saving to computer files, Knowledge of menus and buttons · 3rd - Saving to Jump Drive, knowledge of various input/output devices · 4th - Burn CD's/DVD's, beginning use of various input/output devices · 5th - Burn CD's/DVD's, intermediate use of various input/output devices
 * Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of __basic operations__ and concepts of technology systems**

Internet Safety · 2nd Basic Internet Safety lessons and activities · 3rd - Basic internet safety lessons and activities · 4th - Intermediate internet safety lessons and activities · 5th - Intermediate internet safety lessons and activities
 * Students will utilize digital technology in a safe and __ethical manner__**

Copyright · 3rd – Beginning Citing sources · 4th – Citing sources using MLA Format · 5th - Citing sources using MLA Format

Network Safety · 2nd - Beginning level understanding of Log in responsiblity and Acceptable Use Policy · 3rd - Beginning level understanding of Log in responsiblity and Acceptable Use Policy · 4th - Intermediate level understanding of Log in responsiblity and Acceptable Use Policy · 5th - Intermediate level understanding of Log in responsiblity and Acceptable Use Policy

Cultural Issues · 3rd – Visit websites from other countries · 4th – Observe differences in websites from different countries · **5th -** Observe differences in websites from different countries

Internet Navigation · PK/K – Basic Usage with links · 1st - Basic Usage with links · 2nd – Basic Browsing, URL, Searches, Bookmarking · 3rd – Intermediate searching, Narrowing searches, image searches, bookmarking · 4th – Multi-tab browsing, bookmarking, narrowed searches · 5th - Multi-tab browsing, bookmarking, narrowed searches
 * Students will utilize digital applications to enhance learning, increase __productivity__, and promote creativity.**

Typing · PK/K – BBC Learn Typing · 1st - BBC Learn Typing · 2nd - BBC Learn Typing · 3rd – Typing Pal 20 WPM · 4th Typing Pal 25 WPM · 5th Typing Pal 30 WPM

Word Processing · PK/K – Kid Pix Word/Picture · 1st - Kid Pix Sentence/Picture · 2nd – Microsoft Word Beginning Word Processing · 3rd - Microsoft Word Beginning Word Processing, Basic Tools · 4th Microsoft Word, Toolbars, Formatting Palette, Help, MLA Format · 5th Microsoft Word, Understand Toolbar, Formatting Palette, How to get Help, Create docs using MLA Format

Spreadsheets · 1st – Graph Club · 2nd Graph Club · 3rd Excel Beginning Spreadsheets · 4th Excel Beginning Formulas · 5th Excel More Formulas

Presentations · 1st – Kid Pix Slideshow · 2nd Multi Media Presentation · 3rd - Multi Media Presentation, PowerPoint, Garageband · 4th - Multi Media Presentation, PowerPoint, Garageband, iMovie · 5th - Multi Media Presentation, PowerPoint, Garageband, iMovie

Drawing Tools · PK/K – Beginning Kid Pix · 1st Intermediate Kid Pix · 2nd Beginning Level Graphic Program · 3rd Beginning Level Graphic Program · **4th** Intermediate Level Graphic Program · **5th -** Intermediate Level Graphic Program

Communication · PK/K – Communicate ideas through pictures and words · 1st - Communicate ideas through pictures and sentences · 2nd – Communicate ideas using beginning multi-media applications · 3rd - Communicate ideas using beginning multi-media applications · 4th – Communicate ideas using multi-step multi-media applications · 5th - Communicate ideas using multi-step multi-media applications
 * Students will demonstrate competence in the use of __technology communications__ tools**

Databases · 4th - Ebsco and other databases from MSHS for research · 5th – Utilize Ebsco and other databases from MSHS for research projects
 * Students will demonstrate competence in the use of __technology research__ tools**

Internet Evaluation · 3rd – Beginning internet website evaluation · 4th - intermediate website evaluation · 5th intermediate website evaluation

Interactive Websites · 1st – Students use classroom blog to choose pre-chosen website links · 2nd - Students use classroom blog to choose pre-chosen website links · 3rd – Students use classroom blog to find class assignments and information. Learn about blogs on websites. · 4th – Interactive websites to share, evaluate, and contribute ideas. · 5th - Interactive websites to share, evaluate, and contribute ideas.
 * Students will demonstrate competence in the use of technology in problem solving and __decision making__**

Collaboration · 1st – Peer teaching in various applications · 2nd – Collaboration on projects among other students in class · 3rd - Collaboration on projects among other students in building · 4th - Collaboration on projects among other students in district · 5th - Collaboration on projects among other students in district.