St Robert School: Instructional Technology

Technology Skills by Grade Level

First Grade
Technology Basics
Skill NETS Notes
Understand and comply with School AUP
5
(Acceptable Use Policy)
Practice proper ergonomics (sit up straight, use
both hands) at computer. Set volume at 5
appropriate level.
Insert, eject, and properly care for a CD-ROM. 6
Describe and exhibit responsible and appropriate
6
use of technology equipment.
Technology Vocabulary
Skill NETS Notes
Vocabulary:
Parts of a computer (mouse, monitor, keyboard,
printer, and CPU)
6
Desktop
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Internet
Technology Concepts- Spiraling
Skill NETS Notes
Keyboarding:
• type capitals and lower case letters
• type numbers 6
• type words
• insert letter or word using cursor
Use the mouse to navigate. 6
Start, restart and correctly shut down the
6
computer.
Open and exit programs correctly. 6
Use the keyboard to log in and out of age-
6
appropriate applications.
Interact with teacher created lessons using SMART
6
Board and/or SMART Response.
Technology Projects/Activities
Skill NETS Notes
Identify the parts of the computer:
□ mouse
□ monitor
6
□ keyboard
□ printer
□ CPU
Use Microsoft Paint and/or Power Point to
2, 6
communicate information and knowledge.
Describe how technology affects our lives. 5

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Technology Basics
Use a teacher created launch pad to access web
3, 6
resources.
Create a graph to compile data collections in a
2, 6
group setting (teacher led).
Use a Web 2.0 tool to communicate
comprehension using: ________________ (teacher- 1, 4, 6
led).
Technology Research & Ethics (Media Specialists)
Skill NETS Notes
Learn appropriate skills to use technology safely,
responsibly, and effectively – CyberSmart 5
Curriculum.

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National Educational Technology

Standards for Students
NETS-S
1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative
thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.

2. Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital

media and environments to communicate and work
collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual
learning and contribute to the learning of others.

3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital

tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision

Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct
research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed
decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural,

and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and
ethical behavior.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students

demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations.

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