KindergartenIntroduction Log-in procedures & basics Finding name & entering password Basic interaction and care of equipment - using the mouse, keyboard, etc. Waking a sleeping computer Basic Vocabulary Review- Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Dock, Icons, Headphones, etc.
Input Devices
The Internet The basics of Safari/Chrome/Firefox - address bar, websites Using shortcut tools to locate websites Navigating "just right" websites Common Sense Media introduction to online safety guidelines for Kindergarten students- "Going Places Safely".
Educational Websites Brainpop Jr. Starfall ABCYA
Digital Storytelling/Graphic Design Tools KidPix KidPix 3D These applications are used to increase proficiency in proper mouse manipulation and introduce basic keyboarding skills. These applications help introduce computer vocabulary and phrases. For e.g. "click, drag, and drop", "insert picture", "resize image", "insert text", undo, quit...
Keyboard Basics Using the keyboard as an input device. Letter identification Capslock and shift key functions Using a text box within a graphic Web based keyboard instruction- BBC Dance Mat Typing and ABCYA Keyboard Zoo
Introduction to Programming - Learn the basic programming language through Code.org
- Understand the terms: algorithm, loops, and conditionals.
| First GradeLog-in procedures & basics Finding name & entering password Basic interaction and care of equipment - using the mouse, keyboard, etc Advanced Vocabulary and Basic Vocabulary Review- Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Dock, Icons, etc.
Introductory Keyboarding Skills Typing Instructor Web Based Programs- Dance Mat Typing, Keyboard Zoo Home Row Position, Proper Posture, Finger Placement Using the shift key to capitalize and access additional characters. Finding punctuation keys and typing simple sentences with increased independence.
Introduction to Programming - Learn the basic programming language through Code.org
- Understand the terms: algorithm, loops, and conditionals.
Digital Storytelling/Graphic Design Tools/Text Editing The Internet The basics of Safari/Chrome/Firefox - buttons, address bar, tools, etc Using shortcut tools to locate websites
Digital Citizenship | 2nd GradeReview of log-in procedures & basics Finding name & entering password Basic interaction and care of equipment - using the mouse, keyboard, etc Vocabulary- Desktop, Dock, Icons, etc Basic troubleshooting- refreshing browsers, checking power, connections, etc...
Word Processing: Google Docs, Microsoft Word The basics - opening and quitting File management & navigation - Save As + Open: saving a file properly (proper name, location, etc) and finding the file and opening it up on a different occasion. Basic typing review - proper way to capitalize, using “Shift” for certain punctuation, 1 space between words, etc Practice typing - copying a document Formatting 1 - margins, when to use the return key, etc Formatting 2 - Bold, Italic, Underline, etc Formatting 3 - changing font size & style Practice formatting - using typed document & changing font style, size, bold, etc
The Internet The basics of Safari/Chrome - buttons, address bar, tools, etc Searching using Google - what the results mean, pictures, etc Adding pictures into a document
Keyboarding Skills DanceMat Typing Typing.com
Digital Citizenship Introduction to Programming Learn the basic programming language through Code.org Understand the terms: algorithm, loops, and conditionals.
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