Abraham Lincoln School

The purpose of the computer technology curriculum program is that each student is able to comfortably use a computer. Computer skills will be introduced in the primary grades and mastered as students advance to the middle school level. Through this exposure, students will gain a positive view of computers as tools for learning.

Introduction of Concepts and Skills

Grades K – 1 will:

• follow classroom rules for responsible use of computers.

• develop an understanding that each student must work cooperatively with each other and

  their teacher.

• use correct terminology for basic components of a computer system: e.g., monitor,

  keyboard, disk, CD, printer, and mouse.

• develop basic skills for using hardware and applications such as: open/close a program,

  navigate using scroll bars, arrow keys, and mouse.)

• develop keyboarding skills with the use of software.

• develop skills in word processing using teacher templates.

• print documents/projects.

• explore the use of drawing & painting applications for class projects.

  Developing the Use of Acquired Concepts and Skills

  Grades 2 –3 will:

• be able to follow classroom rules for responsible use of computers.

• develop an understanding that the computer is a tool for learning.

• learn the need to respect the work of their peers.

• use correct terminology for basic components of a computer system: e.g., monitor,

  keyboard, disk, CD, printer, mouse, hard drive, and window.

• develop good keyboarding skills with emphases on correct finger placement.

• identify the menu bar.

• develop word processing formatting skills.

• use spell check with teacher direction.

• insert images (clip art) into word processing documents.

• save a document to a folder created in the student’s name.

• print documents/projects.

• develop an understanding of the school’s rules for safe and ethical Internet use.

• do an Internet Search from a teacher-selected Web site.

• learn how to create a presentation via a presentation program.

Understanding and Mastering Concepts and Skills

Grades 4 – 5 will:

• demonstrate an understanding of classroom rules regarding responsible use of computers, responsible behavior around equipment, respect for other people’s work, and appropriate collaborative behavior.

• build keyboarding skills from the intermediate level to advanced level emphasizing correct finger placement.

• develop word processing skills to facilitate the writing process.

• develop advanced formatting skills.

• create images, for later use in MS applications, with drawing/painting software.

• insert images from clip art, CD’s and the internet to an application.

• use spell check and editing skills.

• develop the use of online resource materials to research and enhance their reporting

  skills.

• successfully print various documents, such as word processing or spread sheets.

• create a presentation by using PowerPoint software: inserting graphics, sound, and

  transitions.

• be introduced to multiple uses of a spreadsheet.

• understand the fundamentals of database file creation and use.

• use software to support math and language arts.

• be introduced to the use of digital cameras for video project and editing via Moviemaker.

• understand the schools’ Acceptable Use Policy, and know the consequences of violating

  that policy.

• understand and demonstrate ethical behavior in copying files from the internet, by

  properly identifying the source of the information.

• required to do a research project in conjunction general curricular standards and present

  the work on a PowerPoint Presentation to the class.