Grade Kindergarten Computer Skills Windows/Mouse Skills The learner will be able to: operate a mouse (click, double-click,

lick, click and drag, click and hold/draw.) identify and locate the toolbar/menu bar in an application. close a window. open/launch a program/application from an icon. operate scroll bars.
o Pa. Standard: 3.7.4.C Identify basic computer operations and concepts: Identify the major parts necessary for a computer to input and output data. Explain and demonstrate the basic use of input and output devices (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer, mouse). Explain and demonstrate the use of external and internal storage devices (e.g., disk drive, CD drive). Pa. Standard: 3.7.4.D Use basic computer software: Apply operating system skills to perform basic computer tasks. Apply basic word processing skills. Identify and use simple graphic and presentation graphic materials generated by the computer. Apply specific instructional software. National Educational Technology Standard: Basic operations and concepts

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Skills The learner will be able to: locate icons for specific programs. open a basic drawing program (Paint). identify and use the toolbar in a drawing program to create a picture. close a program/application. print, with teacher guidance. open a word processing program. type their first name using the shift key for the first letter of their first name. type their first and last name using the shift key for the first letters of their names, and the space bar to place one space between their name type their first and last name correctly five times using the enter key to move to the next line. locate and use the backspace key to back up to correct a mistake. insert, operate, and remove a CD. start, log in, operate, and exit the ClassWorks program. develop basic skills (alpha numeric and special characters) in using the keyboard using the touch system. use the Internet with teachers assistance. follow basic internet safety guidelines follow a basic Excel lesson

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Pa. Standard: 3.6.4.B. Know that information technologies involve encoding, transmitting, receiving, storing, retrieving and decoding. Identify electronic communications methods that exist in the community (e.g., digital cameras, telephone, internet, television, fiber optics). Describe appropriate image generating techniques (e.g., photography, video). Demonstrate the ability to communicate an idea by applying basic sketching and drawing techniques. Pa. Standard: 3.7.4.C Identify basic computer operations and concepts. Identify the major parts necessary for a computer to input and output data. Explain and demonstrate the basic use of input and output devices (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer, mouse). Explain and demonstrate the use of external and internal storage devices (e.g., disk drive, CD drive). Pa. Standard: 3.7.4.D Use basic computer software: Apply operating system skills to perform basic computer tasks. Apply basic word processing skills. Identify and use simple graphic and presentation graphic materials generated by the computer. Apply specific instructional software. Pa. Standard: 3.7.4.E Identify basic computer communication systems. Apply web browser. National Educational Technology Standard: Basic operations and concepts. National Educational Technology Standard: Technology productivity tools.

Application Kindergartners learn mouse control and how to use basic tools in a Paint program. They will use the toolbar to create a picture in a Paint program. They will write their name with the paint brush, draw a picture with the paint brush and fill in the shapes with the paint bucket. As they continue with lessons, they will explore the use of the spray can and different line thicknesses, and draw shapes with the oval and rectangle tools.

Kindergartners practice following directions while using Internet websites to support and practice computer skills. Students will learn to access the internet and use the toolbar to locate specific sites and maneuver through websites. Uptoten.com and starfall.com are two sites used to practice classroom and computer skills.

Kindergartners will assist the teacher in completing a spreadsheet by taking part in a class survey and watching as the information is tallied and charted on a spreadsheet. Students will participate in a class survey while the teacher uses Microsoft Excel to tally and chart the information collected.

Kindergartners will explore the keyboard using a typing program. Students will use the typing program KidKeys to explore letter placement on the keyboard. They will be asked to locate specific letters (i.e. their name) and to, play music using the keyboard keys.

Terminology The learner will be able to

identify and/or use the following terms: keyboard, mouse, CD-Drive, monitor, desktop, printer, Internet, and Smart Board.
o Pa. Standard: 3.7.4.C Identify basic computer operations and concepts. Identify the major parts necessary for a computer to input and output data. Explain and demonstrate the basic use of input and output devices (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer, mouse). Explain and demonstrate the use of external and internal storage devices (e.g., disk drive, CD drive). Pa. Standard: 3.7.4.D Use basic computer software: Apply operating system skills to perform basic computer tasks. Apply basic word processing skills. Identify and use simple graphic and presentation graphic materials generated by the computer. Apply specific instructional software. National Educational Technology Standard: Basic operations and concepts

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Computer Care and Use The learner will be introduced to proper care of the computer equipment. expected to follow the rules of the Computer Lab. able to identify the computer as a machine that helps people work and play.
o Pa. Standard: 3.7.4.C Identify basic computer operations and concepts: Identify the major parts necessary for a computer to input and output data. Explain and demonstrate the basic use of input and output devices (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer, mouse). Explain and demonstrate the use of external and internal storage devices (e.g., disk drive, CD drive). National Educational Technology Standard: Basic operations and concepts. National Educational Technology Standard: Social, ethical, and human issues.

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