Grades 3, 4, 5

Other Michigan Educational Technology sets

• Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2
• Grades 6, 7, 8
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

use digital communication tools (e.g., e-mail, wikis, blogs, IM, chat rooms, videoconferencing, Moodle, Blackboard) and online resources for group learning projects3-5.CC.1

identify how different software applications may be used to share similar information, based on the intended audience (e.g., presentations for classmates, newsletters for parents)3-5.CC.2

use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products (e.g., presentations, newsletters, brochures, web pages) to communicate information and ideas to various audiences3-5.CC.3

identify search strategies for locating information with support from teachers or school library media specialists3-5.RI.1

use digital tools to find, organize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information3-5.RI.2

understand and discuss that web sites and digital resources may contain3-5.RI.3

understand that using information from a single Internet source might result in the reporting of erroneous facts and that multiple sources should always be researched3-5.RI.4

use digital resources to access information that can assist in making informed decisions about everyday matters (e.g., which movie to see, which product to purchase)3-5.CT.1

use information and communication technology tools (e.g., calculators, probes, videos, DVDs, educational software) to collect, organize, and evaluate information to assist with solving problems3-5.CT.2

use digital resources to identify and investigate a state, national, or global issue (e.g., global warming, economy, environment)3-5.CT.3

discuss scenarios involving acceptable and unacceptable uses of technology (e.g., file-sharing, social networking, text messaging, cyber bullying, plagiarism)3-5.DC.1

recognize issues involving ethical use of information (e.g., copyright adherence, source citation)3-5.DC.2

describe precautions surrounding personal safety that should be taken when online3-5.DC.3

identify the types of personal information that should not be given out on the Internet (name, address, phone number, picture, school name)3-5.DC.4

use basic input and output devices (e.g., printers, scanners, digital cameras, video recorders, projectors)3-5.TC.1

describe ways technology has changed life at school and at home3-5.TC.2

understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals3-5.TC.3

demonstrate proper care in the use of computer hardware, software, peripherals, and storage media3-5.TC.4

know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., network file sharing, flash drives)3-5.TC.5