4th Grade Applied Arts Learning Targets
Applied Arts, 4
Ethics & Citizenship
Technology: 4: Ethics & Citizenship
1 : Advocate and practice safe, responsible use of information and technology
2 : Use safe and correct security procedures and recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (e.g. viruses, spyware, pop-up windows)
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 : Demonstrate ethical behaviors when using technology (e.g. legal and appropriate downloading)
6 : Respect self, other users, and digital property (e.g. plagiarism, cyberbullying, privacy)
7 : Participate in discussions addressing respect for self and other users
8 : Demonstrate respect for existing desktop configuration, system preferences and user's properties such as assignments, projects and information storage systems
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Technology: 4: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
1 : Integrate information with appropriate technology to make informed decisions and solve problems
2 : Select appropriate technology independently to answer questions
3 : Plan and manage tasks to develop solutions and complete projects
4 : Choose and follow a teacher directed project plan from a list (e.g. storyboard, note cards, graphic organizers, etc.)
Creative Use of Tech
Technology: 4: Creative Use of Tech
1 : Use technology as a means to develop innovative products that reflect originality and self-expression
2 : Use multimedia tools to create an original product
Communication & Collaboration
Technology: 4: Communication & Collaboration
1 : Present information and ideas effectively to a variety of audiences
2 : Use a variety of developmentally appropriate media elements to communicate learning in a teacher selected application (e.g. student produced or stock sound, graphics, video, text)
3 : Use design elements that contribute to an effective presentation for target audiences
4 : Effectively collaborate locally and globally
5 : Use communication tools identified by the teacher to gather and share information with various audiences
Research
Technology: 4: Research
1 : Locate, organize, analyze, and cite information from a variety of sources and media
2 : Use district online library resources to gain information on a topic in a teacher guided lesson
3 : Identify the source and date of an electronic resource
4 : Critically evaluate validity of resources
5 : Discuss the importance of knowing the author, date, and source of web-based information
Tech Operations
Technology: 4: Tech Operations
1 : Understand and operate systems and applications
2 : Use multiple applications for different purposes
3 : Troubleshoot systems and applications
4 : Use self-directed strategies to solve hardware and software problems
5 : Store and access documents in different formats from various locations
6 : Manage storage space effectively
7 : Identify common file extensions
Keyboarding
Technology: 4: Keyboarding
1 : Keyboard using correct hand position and posture at 10 words per minute with 90% accuracy