Brooklyn City School District Technology Learning Targets Checklist

Operations Names and identifies parts of the computer & desktop elements (menus, icons, etc) Uses proper procedures for turning computer on/off & waking from sleep mode Uses mouse fluently (single click, double click, scrolling, wheel, left & right click) Login/logout Opens/closes programs Multi-task programs: Minimize/Maximize windows from taskbar Saves files to shared drive on network Saves file to personal drive on network Opens previously saved files from within application (i.e Word, PowerPoint, HyperStudio) Navigates to shared drive on network (using File Manager) Navigates to personal drive on network (using File Manager) Distinguish between personal drives & shared drives Utilizes appropriate file names Creates folders Organizes folders Distinguishes between applications and websites Keyboarding Types letters of the alphabet & numbers (top row & number pad) Types first & last name with initial capital letters Utilizes special keys (shift, spacebar, backspace, enter) Utilizes additional special keys (i.e. ctrl, caps lock, tab, delete, arrows) Types symbols (i.e. #, $, %, ") Utilizes home row Types 5-10 wpm with at least 85% accuracy Types 10-20 wpm with at least 85% accuracy Types 15-25 wpm with at least 85% accuracy Word Processing Types words and sentences from handwritten drafts Word processes a paragraph with proper capitals, spacing, & ending punctuation Word processes multiple paragraphs with proper indentation & centering of title Word processes multiple paragraphs (to at least one page) Corrects errors with backspace, delete, and arrows Changes font size and type Utilizes spell check Uses style formats for line spacing and titles Formats text (color, underline, bold, italics, etc) Uses bullets and numbering Performs cut/copy and paste within application Performs cut/copy and paste between applications Edits text & corrects errors Utilizes Page Setup (margins, orientation) Utilizes Print Preview Utilizes Header/Footer K 1 2 3 4

Updated Februrary 2013

Brooklyn City School District Technology Learning Targets Checklist

Desktop Publishing Draws/paints a picture within a graphics program (i.e. Paint, KidPix) Knows drawing program basic tools (pencil, brush, fill bucket, eraser) Utilizes drawing tools in multiple applications (i.e. word processor, presentation) Inserts graphics in multiple applications (i.e. clip art, pictures) Manipulates and edits graphics in multiple applications (i.e. clip art, pictures) Imports graphics from multiple sources (internet, scanned, digital camera) Presentations / Multimedia Creates a class slideshow conveying an experience shared or concept learned Creates a slideshow presentation from template (< 5 slides) Creates a slideshow presentation (4-6 slides) Inserts and deletes slides Adds visually appealing and appropriate backgrounds to slides Selects & modifies slide layout appropriately based on content Views presentations independently Inserts text boxes for additional information Uses outline / bulllets appropriately to organize content Uses slide sorting capabilities to change order of slides Uses appropriate transitions Uses appropriate animations Utilizes appropriate print options (handouts, # of slides/page, notes, etc) Information Literacy (Internet Browser / Research) Explores sites with teacher direction Uses websites with teacher direction to support academic standards Types URL into address bar Identifies and uses active links on a website Utilizes forward, back and refresh button appropriately Saves and organizes websites into Favorites Implements simple searches for topics/images Utilizes and refines keyword searches in multiple search engines Interprets & evaluates search results Creates a simple bibliography (name of website, URL, author) Spreadsheets Creates simple spreadsheets and graphs as a class Knows and utilizes basic spreadsheet terminology (i.e. cell, row, column, formulas) Enters data into cells Resizes columns and rows Formats cells Inserts/deletes columns and rows Copy and pastes data Selects cells to create simple charts Uses Sum and Average functions introduced reviewed mastered - by end of grade level K 1 2 3 4

Updated Februrary 2013

Brooklyn City School District Digital Citizenship Learning Targets Checklist Online Safety (recognizes potential online dangers) Understands that staying safe online is similar to staying safe in the real world. States & explains rules for traveling safely while online Distinguishes between websites that are safe to visit & those that may not be without parent guidance Compares and contrasts online friends and real life, face-to-face friends Security /Privacy (practices safe, responsible sharing of information online) Understands that private information should not be given to anyone online without the permission of a trusted adult Indentifies which information is appropriate to put online and which information should be kept private Understands that usernames & passwords are private & should not be shared with others Understand the functions of passwords Cyberbullying (Recognizes and reports cyberbullying) Identifies the difference between mean & hurtful behaviors and friendly behaviors in an online environment. Identifies online behaviors that could be considered cyberbullying. Explains how to deal with a cyberbullying situation Generates solutions for dealing with cyberbullying Connected Culture (Demonstrates respect for others in online communications) Discusses good manners in the face-to-face world & when communicating in an online world. States rules for communicating clear and respectful messages in an online environment (i.e. emails, blogs, etc.). Communicates effectively online, taking into account the purpose and audience of their online communication and the message they want to convey. Respecting Creative Work (Demonstrates respect for the digital work of others) Understands that computers, like other objects, are property and should be respected Understands that property includes not only computer equipment but also the work of others Discusses rules for respecting the digital works of others Understands when it is acceptable to use other peoples work Defines plagiarism and describes its consequences introduced reviewed mastered - by end of grade level

Updated February 2013

Brooklyn City School District Digital Citizenship Learning Targets Checklist 4

Updated February 2013