Kindergarten“It is not about the technology; it’s about sharing knowledge and information, communicating efficiently, building learning communities and creating a culture of professionalism in schools. These are the key responsibilities of all educational leaders.” – Marion Ginapolis
Things we learn in Kindergarten...*Turn on a computer and login
*Use pointing device such as a mouse to manipulate shapes, icons; click on urls, radio buttons, check boxes use scroll bar *Use desktop icons, windows and menus to open applications and documents *Keyboarding · Use proper posture and ergonomics · *Locate and use letter and numbers keys with left and right hand placement. · Locate and use correct finger, hand for space bar, return/enter and shift key · Gain proficiency and speed in touch typing *Use a word processing application to write, edit, print and save simple assignments *Watch online videos and use play, pause, rewind and forward buttons while taking notes *Explain and demonstrate compliance with classroom, school rules (Acceptable Use Policy) regarding responsible use of computers and networks *Explain responsible uses of technology and digital information; describe possible consequences of inappropriate use *Identify cyberbullying and describe strategies to deal with such a situation *Use age appropriate technologies to locate, collect, organize content from media collection for specific purposes, citing sources *Evaluate teacher‐selected or self‐selected Internet resources in terms of their usefulness for research |
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