Computational Thinker

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    Abstraction

    1. 1

      Classify and sort information into logical order with and without a computer. Examples: Sort by shape, color, or other attribute; sort A-Z.1.1

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    Algorithms

    1. 2

      Order events into a logical sequence or algorithm. Examples: Unplugged coding activities, sequence of instruction. 1.2

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    Programming and Development

    1. 3

      Construct elements of a simple computer program in collaboration with others. Examples: Block programming, basic robotics, unplugged programming.1.3

Citizen of a Digital Culture

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    Safety, Privacy, and Security

    1. 4

      Demonstrate age-appropriate methods for keeping personal information private. Example: Keep passwords confidential, use anonymous profile picture or avatar, develop user names that are non-identifying or do not include actual name.1.4

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    Legal and Ethical Behavior

    1. 5

      Differentiate between prior knowledge and ideas or thoughts gained from others. 1.5

    2. 6

      Identify appropriate and inappropriate behaviors for communicating in a digital environment. Examples: Cyberbullying, online etiquette. 1.6

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    Digital Identity

    1. 7

      Recognize that a person has a digital identity.1.7

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    Impact of Computing 

    1. 8

      Identify ways in which computing devices have impacted people’s lives. Example: Location services, instantaneous access to information.1.8

Global Collaborator

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    Communication

    1. 9

      Use a variety of digital tools collaboratively to connect with other learners. Examples: Video calling, blogs, collaborative documents.1.9

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    Digital Tools

    1. 10

      Identify an appropriate tool to complete a task when given guidance and support. Examples: Choosing a word processing tool to write a story, choosing a spreadsheet for a budget.1.10

    2. 11

      Type five words per minute minimum with 95% accuracy using appropriate keyboarding techniques. 1.11

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    Collaborative Research 

    1. 12

      Identify keywords in a search and discuss how they may be used to gather information.1.12

    2. 13

      Create a research-based product collaboratively using online digital tools. Examples: Find simple facts about a specific topic, create a slide that contains facts located in trade books or other sources1.13

Computing Analyst

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    Data

    1. 14

      Discuss the purpose of collecting and organizing data. 1.14

    2. 15

      Interpret data displayed in a chart. Example: Using charts which depict data students interpret the data either verbally or in written form (which has more, less, are equal).1.15

    3. 16

      Demonstrate how digital devices can save information as data that can be stored, searched, retrieved, and deleted. 1.16

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    Systems

    1. 17

      Use digital devices with a variety of operating systems. Examples: Interactive boards, tablets, laptops, other handheld devices1.17

    2. 18

      Label visible components of digital devices. Examples: Visible input and output components such as USB, touch screen, keyboard, audio and video connectors, speakers.1.18

Innovative Designer

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    Design Thinking 

    1. 19

      Identify and revise problem-solving strategies to solve a simple problem. Examples: Scientific method, visual images or mind pictures, look for patterns, systematic list.1.19

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1