Applicable Student Technology Standard

Resources for Lesson Ideas

The student uses appropriate and accurate terminology when communicating about basic technology components. (Examples might include keyboard, monitor, mouse, etc.)

The student performs basic hardware operating functions. (Examples might include power on/off, use mouse and keyboard; insert CD-ROMs, cassettes, and videotapes, etc.)

Learn computer parts for young learners…..Click n Learn

 Kids and Computers

Technology Tools
(Digital/Video Cameras and Scanner)

The student uses a variety of media and technology tools for directed and/or independent learning activities.  (Examples might include digital camera, scanner, laptop etc.)

Using a digital camera in the classroom- scroll down to language arts
 

Scanning Ideas

Primary Lanugage Arts Lesson Ideas- see examples of finished projects

Intermediate Language Arts Lesson Ideas- see examples of finished projects

Cameras and Scanners for Literacy
 

Keyboarding

The student recognizes and uses letter keys and other basic keys (shift, caps lock, backspace, space bar, enter, etc.) on a keyboard.

Kinder Keys Handbook

Kinder Keys Letter of the Week

Kinder Keys Keyboard- keyboard to print out

Kinder Keys Activity Cards

Kinder Keys was developed by the CCSD Instructional Technology Dept. 

Touch Typing site online- free program that lets you exercise and learn Touch Typing.

Type Me- fun game which gives students practice typing letters and words

Keyboarding Ideas

Keyboarding Activities

Jeffco School Keyboarding Resources

Primary Keyboarding Skills- lesson for introducing home row keys with catch phrases

"Virtual Keyboard" lesson plans

Drawing/Painting Programs

The student uses computer-drawing programs to create illustrations and/or picture stories.  (Examples might include using KidPix, Paint, AppleWorks, etc.)

Language Arts Activities Using Kid Pix

Phonemic and Phonetic Activities with Kid Pix

Integrating Kid Pix and PowerPoint into Literature Activities

The student recognizes the characteristics of multimedia and selects multimedia tools (i.e. digital cameras, scanners, audio files, microphone, headphones, speakers, and other emerging technologies) to create an original product. (Examples might include adding sound and/or graphics to enhance meaning, etc.)

The student plans, creates, and analyzes simple multimedia products collaboratively combining visual elements, sounds, and words to communicate concepts.

Brainstorming/Webbing Software

The student uses brainstorming/webbing software in planning, organizing, and prewriting.  

Kidspiration Templates- download these to your computer

Kidspiration Activities- lots of project examples with lesson procedures and rubrics

Language Arts Kidspiration Activities

Kidspiration Literature Templates and Project Examples- view project examples and download templates

Kidspiration Classroom Examples- reading and writing

Inspiration Classroom Examples- language arts

Word Processing Software
 

The student uses a word processing application to create and edit a document that contains text (words, phrases, and sentences) and images.  (Examples might include journals, reports, cards, calendars, flyers, etc)

Classroom ideas for Word Processing

Ideas for Word Processing with Elementary Students

Microsoft Word Integration Ideas

Literacy Activities Using Microsoft Word
 

Research

The student recognizes and uses technology and telecommunication tools to locate information. (Example might include student use of teacher chosen websites or the use of an electronic encyclopedia.)
 

Research and Reference sites

Language Arts Webquests

The student participates in communicating/corresponding ideas and information with others using telecommunication resources in a learning environment. (Examples might include using fax machines, phone, email, Internet, etc.).

Writing with Writers- famous authors lead online writing workshops by genre

Writer's Block- write responses to weekly topics/questions; responses will get posted after being reviewed

Reading Scene- online book group: students write responses to books on the online bulletin board

Kid Views- Post book reviews and/or search for book reviews that have been written by other students

Reading Planet's Book Zone- search for a book using the Book Search box; click on the "Review Book" button to share your thoughts

Language Arts Online Projects- sign up for one of these collaborative internet projects

The student recognizes the appropriate use of Internet communication tools. (Examples might include web blogs, chat rooms, bulletin boards, etc.

The student demonstrates basic safety precautions concerning sharing personal information about themselves and others.
 

Surf Swell Island: Adventures in Internet Safety
 

Internet Safety Tips

KidsCom Safety Quiz

NetSmartz kids