Computational Thinker

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    Abstraction

    1. 1

      Create and sort information into useful order using digital tools. Examples: Sort data spreadsheets A-Z, simple filters, and tables. 2.1

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    Algorithms

    1. 2

      Create an algorithm for other learners to follow. Examples: Unplugged coding activities, illustrate sequence of a process such as baking a cake.2.2

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    Programming and Development

    1. 3

      Construct elements of a simple computer program using basic commands. Examples: Digital block-based programming, basic robotics. 2.3

    2. 4

      Identify bugs in basic programming. Examples: Problem-solving, trial and error.2.4

Citizen of a Digital Culture

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    Legal and Ethical Behavior

    1. 5

      Cite media and/or owners of digital content at an age-appropriate level. Example: Basic website citation.2.5

    2. 6

      Demonstrate appropriate behaviors for communicating in a digital environment. Example: netiquette. 2.6

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    Digital Identity

    1. 7

      List positive and negative impacts of digital communication. Example: Anything posted or communicated electronically may be easily reproduced and could remain a positive or negative part of your digital identity/footprint.2.7

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    Impact of Computing

    1. 8

      Interpret ways in which computing devices have influenced people’s lives. Example: Discuss tasks completed daily in which some type of device is used to make the tasks easier (calculator, microwave to quickly heat food, mobile phone for instant communication). 2.8

Global Collaborator

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    Communication

    1. 9

      Use a variety of digital tools to connect with other learners. Examples: Online conferences, blogs, collaborative documents.2.9

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    Digital Tools 

    1. 10

      Identify multiple tools which could be used to complete a task.2.10

    2. 11

      Type 10 words per minute with 95% accuracy using appropriate keyboarding techniques. 2.11

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    Collaborative Research

    1. 12

      Conduct basic keyword searches to gather information.2.12

    2. 13

      Create a research-based product using online digital tools. 2.13

Computing Analyst

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    Data

    1. 14

      Collect, create, and organize data in a digital chart or graph.2.14

    2. 15

      Explain how users control the ways digital devices save information in an organized manner. Examples: Folders, cloud-based, pictures, chronologically, naming files. 2.15

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    Systems

    1. 16

      Compare the different operating systems used on digital devices.2.16

    2. 17

      Explain the purposes of visible input and output components of digital devices. Examples: Purpose of keyboard, mouse, ports, printers, etc.2.17

Innovative Designer

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    Design Thinking

    1. 18

      Investigate the design process and use digital tools to illustrate potential solutions to a problem, given guidance and support. Examples: Create a presentation, drawing or graphic, audio tool, or video.2.18

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2