| Spreadsheets | n/a | Observe teacher demonstrate graphing activities | Interpret info on tables and computer generated graphs | Use simple Graphs/charts to analyze information | Create table Sort data Label charts | Create functional cells, rows, columns & formulas Choose type of chart best for data | Independently create spreadsheet to perform simple calculation functions. Use sort command to organize info. | Generate graphs from Excel worksheet and manipulate simple formulas related to projects in various subjects. |
| Internet | n/a | Participate in teacher-directed instruction with pre-selected websites | Input simple web addresses for teacher-selected sites. | Use online resources for research and data collection. Perform simple searches evaluate web research | Use age-appropriate search engine. Discuss credibility of sites. Copy/paste images from Internet into projects. | Independently use search engines for relevant current information on a subject. | Independently search internet using Boolean string search techniques. | Continue to refine skills in conducting research on the Internet. |
| Multimedia | Create pictures | Use color, fill and shape keys. Experiment with patterns &backgrounds | Prepare group PowerPoint presentations | Produce one-page document w/text/graphics. Produce four-slide PowerPoint. | Produce two- page documents w/ text/graphics Produce 6-slide PowerPoint | Design, develop & share a multimedia presentation. Align/resize clip images | Design, develop & share a branching multimedia presentation. | Design, develop & share a branching multimedia presentation using up-to-date presentation media |
| Technology Productivity Tools | Experience digital cameras, video camera &Smart Board | Experience digital cameras, video camera &Smart Board | Experience digital cameras, video camera &Smart Board | Experience cameras, video camera &Smart Board | Experience cameras, video camera &Smart Board | Use Smart Boards, and all available technological tools to apply learning. | Use Smart Boards, and all available technological tools to apply learning. | Integrate all available technological tools to apply learning. |
| Ethical Issues | Recognize responsibility when using computers. | Recognize responsibility and consequences related to computer use. | Understand personal safety issues related to Internet use. | Recognize copyright & plagiarism laws Review EES Acceptable Use Policy | Review EES Acceptable Use Policy and it ramifications for individuals. | Apply bibliographic citation standards for info from electronic sources | Apply bibliographic citation standards for info from electronic sources. Understand plagiarism and. consequences Understand social networking environments | Develop increased awareness of bibliographic citation standards for electronic sources. Understand ethical issues involved in social networking environments. |
| Core Software | Kid Pix MS Word | Kid Pix MS Word | Kid Pix PowerPoint or MS Word | MS Word, Excel PowerPoint | Microsoft Word or Pages Excel PowerPoint | Microsoft Excel PowerPoint or Microsoft Word Inspiration | Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Microsoft Word Inspiration | Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Microsoft Word Inspiration |
