Word Processing Skills

1. Open, view, and print documents 
1. *Print entire file 
2. Use a word processor in real world context to: 
1. Write stories or poems 

Fundamental Computer Skills

1. Use and understand basic computer related terms: 
1. *Login (log-in) 
2. *Cursor 
3. *Icon 
4. *Scroll bar 
5. *Hour glass/busy 
6. *Word processor 
7. *Internet 
2. Identify basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices: 
1. *Keyboard & mouse 
2. *Monitor 
3. *Printer 
4. *Headphones/Speakers 
5. *CD-ROM 
3. Care and appropriate use of hardware 
1. *Demonstrate appropriate care and use of keyboard & mouse 
2. *Demonstrate appropriate care and use of computer disks 
3. *Demonstrate appropriate care and use of CD-ROM 
4. *Demonstrate ability to turn computer off/on independently 
5. *Demonstrate appropriate care and use of printer 
6. *Demonstrate appropriate care and use of special keyboard keys (Shift key, arrow keys, spacebar, Backspace, Enter key) 
4. Use basic computer management skills 
1. *Demonstrate ability to access and exit software 

Computer Networking and Telecommunication Skills

1. Use the network by: 
1. *Demonstrating appropriate use of log-in numbers/names 

Legal/Ethical Skills

1. Shows understanding of appropriate legal/ethical conduct by: 
1. *Demonstrating appropriate use of computers 
2. *Demonstrating appropriate computer etiquette 
3. *Following the MBS Policy regarding technology resources 
4. *Respecting the privacy of all users through use of security rules outlined in MBS Policy 
5. *Obeying copyright laws 

ACTIVITIES
(Suggested)

• Teachers can play "Simon Says" with students to teach computer terminology. 
• Read [the Kermit book] with the students. 
• Teachers will call out names of special keys and have students locate them. 
• Students will use mouse tutorial in Stories and More (if available). 
• Students will write single sentences, print them, and illustrate them in the classroom. 
• Teachers will take students on a tour of the school, showing them the wiring closets, file server, and network printers. 
• Teachers will prepare cards for the students with their login IDs for use in labs and classrooms. Cards can be placed at computers and students must find their own name. 
• Millie’s Math House, Bailey’s Book House and Sammy’s Science House require writing and drawing choices and the use of cursor, save, load and the printer. 
• Kindergarten students and their fifth grade partners will work together at the computer. 
• Students will create special cards for their "grand pals" using Bailey’s Book House.