1st Grade Applied Arts Learning Targets
Ethics & Citizenship
Technology: 1: Ethics & Citizenship
1: Advocate and practice safe, responsible use of information and technology
2: Discuss safety issues and recognize safe practices related to the use of the internet
3: Demonstrate responsible use of technological equipment and software as outlined in the acceptable use statement from the Students Rights and Responsibilities handbook
4: Understand and adhere to ethical and legal use of copyright, licensing, and fair use laws
5: Explore and discuss ethical behaviors when using technology
6: Respect self, other users, and digital property (e.g. plagiarism, cyberbullying, privacy)
7: Demonstrate respect for existing desktop configuration, system preferences and user's properties such as assignments and projects
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Technology: 1: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
1: Integrate information with appropriate technology to make informed decisions and solve problems
2: Recognize the need for information and formulate questions based on information needs
3: Plan and manage tasks to develop solutions and complete projects
4: Understand that a project is a series of small parts
Creative Use of Tech
Technology: 1: Creative Use of Tech
1: Use technology as a means to develop innovative products that reflect originality and self-expression
2: Explore multimedia tools to create an original product
Communication & Collaboration
Technology: 1: Communication & Collaboration
1: Present information and ideas effectively to a variety of audiences
2: Collaborate with classmates and teachers in creating a multimedia presentation to communicate learning to classmates and family
3: Effectively collaborate locally and globally
4: Recognize that technology helps with communication at home and at school
Research
Technology: 1: Research
1: Locate, organize, analyze, and cite information from a variety of sources and media
2: Explore and use technology resources in a whole group teacher led activity to gain information on a topic
Tech Operations
Technology: 1: Tech Operations
1: Understand and operate systems and applications
2: Understand many commands are found in menus and icons
3: Troubleshoot systems and applications
4: Understand ways to get assistance when something isn’t working
5: Store and access documents in different formats from various locations
6: Appropriately name, store and retrieve information from designated storage locations
Keyboarding
Technology: 1: Keyboarding
1: Develop a familiarity with keyboard features (e.g., basic keys, arrow keys, return) and mouse commands (e.g., single/double click)