Grades K-3 Computer Lab Curriculum Overview

Students will develop basic computer technology skills, knowledge, and competencies that will enhance the classroom curriculum. Internet safety and ethical computer use will be emphasized. Classroom teachers will be consulted as to the needs of the students throughout the year. Integration of grade level standards will be implemented to reinforce skills and expand learning. At each trimester students in grades 1-3 will receive a letter grade of O,S,G or NI based on participation and behavior.

Students in Kindergarten will develop skills and behaviors that will serve as a foundation for future learning. By the end of Kindergarten students will be able to login and logout of the computer network. They will be able to identify the parts of a computer and operate the keys necessary to use the computer as a learning tool. They will begin using computer applications for simple age-appropriate tasks. They will begin to discuss ethical computer use. They will understand and demonstrate proper etiquette, behavior, and body position when using computers.

Students in first grade will build on skills learned in Kindergarten. They will use home row keys and will learn more function keys. They will begin saving, printing, formatting, and inserting graphics into simple word processing documents. They will continue to explore ethical computer use. They will continue to demonstrate proper etiquette, behavior, and body position when using computers.

Students in second grade will focus on learning proper keyboarding skills. By the end of second grade they will have learned all letter keys and proper keystrokes to use them. They will be able to use shift to capitalize letters. They will use Word programs to produce simple paragraphs and stories, PowerPoint to create a presentation, and a browser to navigate a website. They will discuss ethical computer use. They will continue to demonstrate proper etiquette, behavior, and body position when using computers.

Students in third grade will improve their speed and accuracy in keyboarding. They will create, edit, and do more advanced formatting in word processing and complete a research project. They will create a multi-slide PowerPoint presentation. They will discuss ethical computer use. They will study ownership and authorship issues. They will continue to demonstrate proper etiquette, behavior, and body position when using computers.