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K–12 Standards

Grades 4, 5

Other Kentucky Technology sets

Adopted

Information, Communication and Productivity

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    Enduring Knowledge - Understandings

    1. •

      appropriate terminology, computer operations and applications assist in gaining confidence in the use of technology.

    2. •

      technology requires proper care and maintenance to be used effectively.

    3. •

      a variety of media is used to support directed and independent learning.

    4. •

      technology is used to communicate in a variety of ways including global communications.

    5. •

      technology (e.g. keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation) is used effectively and efficiently to accomplish a task.

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    Skills and Concepts - Information

    1. •

      investigate different technology devices (e.g., CPU, monitor, keyboard, disk drive, printer, mouse)

    2. •

      describe the uses of technology (e.g., computers, telephones, cell phones, digital and video cameras, Internet) at home, school and workplace

    3. •

      use appropriate technology terms (e.g., hardware, software, CD, hard drive)

    4. •

      explain the use of networks and the need for login procedures (e.g., stand alone, network, file server, LANs network resources)

    5. •

      demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques, optimal posture and correct hand placement (e.g., home row finger placement) at the computer workstation

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    Skills and Concepts - Communication

    1. •

      use technology to communicate in a variety of modes (e.g., audio, speech to text, print, media)

    2. •

      participate in online group projects and learning activities using technology communications

    3. •

      create a variety of tasks using technology devices and systems to support authentic learning

    4. •

      use technology to collect data for content area assignments/projects

    5. •

      use a variety of tools and formats (oral presentations, journals and multimedia presentations) to summarize and communicate the results of observations and investigations

    6. •

      use online collaborative tools (e.g., email, videoconferencing)

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    Skills and Concepts - Productivity

    1. •

      develop, publish and present information in print and digital formats

    2. •

      use productivity tools to produce content area assignments/projects

Safety and Ethical/Social Issues

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    Enduring Knowledge - Understandings

    1. •

      responsible and ethical use of technology is necessary to ensure safety.

    2. •

      technology is used in collaborative and interactive projects to enhance learning.

    3. •

      acceptable technology etiquette is essential to respectful social interactions and good citizenship.

    4. •

      technology is used in jobs and careers to support the needs of the local and global community.

    5. •

      assistive technology supports learning to ensure equitable access to a productive life.

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    Skills and Concepts - Safety

    1. •

      explain the importance of safe Internet use (e.g., iSafe skills)

    2. •

      apply safe behavior when using technology

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    Skills and Concepts - Ethical Issues

    1. •

      investigate basic issues related to responsible use of technology and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use (e.g., plagiarism, intellectual property, copyright and the conditions of Acceptable Usage Policy)

    2. •

      explore, investigate and practice the use of technology in an appropriate, safe and responsible manner

    3. •

      use ethical behavior while using technology in personal and community contexts

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    Skills and Concepts - Social Issues

    1. •

      use technology to collaborate and engage in interactive projects with others (e.g., local, national and global) and credit all participants for their contribution to the work

    2. •

      use proper social etiquette with any technology (e.g., email, blogs, IM, telephone, help desk)

    3. •

      investigate how assistive technologies supports learning

    4. •

      explain how technology has had an influence on our world

    5. •

      explain how technology supports career options and lifelong learning

Research, Inquiry/Problem-Solving and Innovation

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    Enduring Knowledge - Understandings

    1. •

      technology assists in gathering, organizing and evaluating information from a variety of sources to answer essential questions.

    2. •

      technology supports critical thinking skills used in inquiry/problem solving to make informed decisions.

    3. •

      technology is used to produce an innovative product or system.

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    Skills and Concepts - Research

    1. •

      gather and use accurate information from a variety of electronic sources (e.g. teacher-selected web sites, CDROM, encyclopedias and automated card catalog, online virtual library; word processing, database, spreadsheet) in all content areas

    2. •

      correctly cite sources

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      evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information sources

    4. •

      use technology tools to process data and report results

    5. •

      use content-specific tools to enhance understanding of content (e.g., environmental probes, sensors, robotics, simulation software and measuring devices)

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    Skills and Concepts - Inquiry/Problem-solving

    1. •

      determine which technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) to inquire/problem-solve in self-directed and extended learning

    2. •

      use technology to solve problems using critical thinking and problem-solving strategies

    3. •

      solve content-specific problems using a combinations of technologies

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    Skills and Concepts - Innovation

    1. •

      use technology to organize and develop creative solutions, ideas or product

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4 and Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?
2010
Where can I read the official document?
Kentucky Core Academic Standards - Technology

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