Baltimore County Public Schools - Office of Instructional Technology
Instructional Technology Outcomes and Skills for Computer Applications K-5 Matrix
Based on the National Education Technology Standards and Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students

Elementary Technology Integration Teachers ~ Students

Outcome 1

Basic Computer andApplication Functions

Outcome 2

Digital Imaging and Multimedia

Outcome 3

Concepts and Digital Organizers

Outcome 4

Databases and Spreadsheets

Outcome 5

Web Based Learning

 

Outcome 6

Digital Citizenship

K-5

Students will utilize word processing and basic computer operations in order to communicate ideas and contribute to the learning of others.

Students will utilize digital imaging and multimedia in order to communicate ideas and contribute to the learning of others.

Students will use concept maps and digital organizers to plan, manage projects, and make informed decisions.

Students will use databases and spreadsheets to organize and analyze data.

Students will use digital tools to evaluate and use web-based information.

Students will demonstrate positive attitudes, ethical behaviors, and confidence in their ability to use technology and technology applications.

Kindergarten

  • Understand and follow the BCPS Acceptable Use Policy

  • Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom

  • Practice responsible use of technology systems and software

  • Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care, etc.)

  • Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as viruses, pop-up windows, etc)

  • Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting passwords and user ID)

  • Identify the importance of having access to current, accurate information

  • Demonstrate social and ethical behaviors when using technology (such as appropriate copying and pasting, legal downloading, intellectual property recognition, and obeying copyright laws)

  • Implement strategies for avoiding plagiarism (such as paraphrasing)

  • Properly cite sources of text and digital information

  • Understand current online safety guidelines

  • Understand that the Internet is a global community and be respectful of how you use it

  • Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet

  • Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)

  • Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)

  • Understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems

  • When publishing, comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions

 

  • Log on/off

  • Open/close a program or file

  • Use a word processing template to learn new information

  • Use the scroll bar to navigate

  • Use mouse to point, click, and drag objects

  • Type, enter or edit text

  • Print to publish

  • Use tools to create original images

  • Use a multimedia presentation to learn new information

  • Use a visual organizer to learn new information

  • Manipulate elements in a visual organizer

  • Select shapes or graphics to represent ideas

  • Use a database  to learn new information

  • Select a cell

  • Format cells

  • Add Color

  • Use a website to learn new information

  • Point and click on a hyperlink

  • Use basic navigation buttons

  • Go back

  • Go forward 

  • Go home 

First Grade

Outcome 1

Basic Computer and Application Functions

Outcome 2

Digital Imaging and Multimedia

Outcome 3

Concepts and Digital Organizers

Outcome 4

Databases and Spreadsheets

Outcome 5

Web Based Learning

  • Save files

  • Locate and retrieve files in various directories

  • Highlight to select

  • Use undo and redo icons

  • Use mouse to double click

  • Add text to describe an image

  • Change the fill pattern or color of an object

  • Rearrange slides using slide sorter or a storyboard feature to organize a presentation

  • Add information to an existing visual organizer

  • Edit information on a visual organizer

  • Use the available text box or insert text tool to label organizer elements

  • Enter data in a cell

  • Identify cell coordinates

  • Find specific information on a website

  • Use basic navigation buttons

    • Refresh

    • Stop

Second Grade

Outcome 1

Basic Computer and Application Functions

Outcome 2

Digital Imaging and Multimedia

Outcome 3

Concepts and Digital Organizers

Outcome 4

Databases and Spreadsheets

Outcome 5

Web Based Learning
  • Use mouse to right click

  • Create a new file using "Save as"

  • Download and save files

  • Select text and change

    • Font size

    • Font type

    • Style or effects (bold, underline, etc.)

    • Color

  • Cut, copy, and paste text

  • Fill in a table

  • Toggle between two different applications

  • Apply pre-production organizational concepts (e.g., storyboarding or visual organizers)

  • Change the size or shape of an object

  • Rotate and flip objects

  • Create an original presentation

  • Share a multimedia presentation

 

  • Create an original visual organizer

  • Insert sounds and narration or use the text-to-speech function

  • Show relationships by adding or modifying

    • Color

    • Shapes

    • Size

    • Sort

    • Patterns

 

  • Merge cells to add text

 

  • Locate and use bookmarks or shortcuts to navigate to a website

  • Navigate through BCPS Databases

  • Use accessibility features

  • Search portals

 

Third Grade

Outcome 1

Basic Computer and Application Functions

Outcome 2

Digital Imaging and Multimedia

Outcome 3

Concepts and Digital Organizers

Outcome 4

Databases and Spreadsheets

Outcome 5

Web Based Learning

  • Locate and use accessibility features

    • Magnifier

    • Sticky keys

    • Speech recognition
    • On-screen keyboard

  • Save files in multiple locations (e.g., flash drive, My Documents, network folders)

  • Format text, lists, or paragraphs

    • Bullets

    • Numbered lists

    • Alignment

    • Justification

    • Text art

    • Spacing

    • Tabs

  • Import images

  • Insert hyperlinks to web sites

  • Use spelling and grammar check

  • Use thesaurus

  • Select appropriate printer and print

  • Choose appropriate page layout features

  • Edit existing images

  • Insert, move, and resize graphic objects

  • Modify the background and layout of presentation slides

  • Apply principles and elements of graphic design

    • proportion

    • balance

    • rhythm

    • unity

    • contrast

    • emphasis

 

  • Apply organizational and outlining principles to create an organizer for a given task

    • Main ideas and supporting details

    • Cause and Effect

    • Comparison

  • Use various modes to organize ideas, such as pictured-based, text-based, and outlines

  • Show relationships by adding or modifying

    • Links

    • Arrows

  • Create a scaled bar chart

  • Select appropriate layout to represent data

  • Use appropriate design elements to interpret data (cell color, table style, etc.)

  • Set Page Options to adjust Print Area and Sheet Options (print gridlines)

 

  • Access a web page by typing a URL

  • Understand the differences among the domain names (.com, .gov, .org, etc.)

  • Create and use bookmarks to organize and browse pages

  • Utilize BCPS databases to conduct research on a specific topic

  • Complete forms online

Fourth/Fifth Grade

Outcome 1

Basic Computer and Application Functions

Outcome 2

Digital Imaging and Multimedia

Outcome 3

Concepts and Digital Organizers

Outcome 4

Databases and Spreadsheets

Outcome 5

Web Based Learning

  • Use a device to capture an image (e.g., digital camera, movie camera, document camera, etc.)

  • Create folders to organize files

  • Rename files

  • Delete files

  • Use find and replace tool

  • Use track changes

  • Insert hyperlinks to locations within the same document

  • Insert graphs and charts

  • Create columns of text

  • Create tables

  • Use word count tool

  • Insert page numbers

  • Manage headers and footers

  • Save files in various formats (e.g., bmp, jpg, gif, pdf, html, rtf , wmv, mp4, mp3, etc.)

  • Use the crop tool to cut or trim an image

  • Select slide transitions and animations

  • Select and insert sounds and multimedia files

  • Create original sound files including narrations

  • Create presentations using navigation buttons and non-linear design

  • Print audience handouts to support a multimedia presentation

  • Apply organizational and outlining principles to choose an organizer for a given task

    • Chronological

    • Problem-Solution

  • Represent and interpret data 

    • Scaled line chart

    • Scaled double bar chart

  • Edit an existing database by inserting and deleting rows or columns

  • Move and copy cells, rows, or columns

  • Format row and column for width and height

  • Format cell, create borders, and use alignment

  • Use editing tools such as fill down and fill across

  • Use the sort and filter functions

  • Create a spreadsheet with real world data

  • Use simple formulas such as sum and average/mean

  • Insert charts and graphs into other applications

  • Use the number keys or number keypad for mathematical functions

  • Clear contents of a cell, column, or row

  • Conduct a web search using effective search techniques

  • Create web pages/documents using a WYSIWYG program or similar tool