Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students Standard
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Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 1.0 – Technology Systems: Develop foundations in the understanding and uses of technology systems
Pre-kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
A. Systems
A. Systems
A. Systems
A. Systems
A. Systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
b) Use the mouse (or track pad) to perform computer functions (such as accessing an application, indicating a choice, or activating a hyperlink)
b) Use the mouse (or track pad) to perform computer functions (such as accessing an application, indicating a choice, or activating a hyperlink)
c) Recognize symbols and icons used to identify common functions (such as the arrow, hyperlinks, printer, save)
c) Recognize symbols and icons used to identify common functions (such as the arrow, hyperlinks, printer, save)
d) Use the keyboard to type letters and numbers and know how to use special key functions
d) Use the keyboard to type letters and numbers and know how to use special key functions
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
b) Identify and use functions represented by symbols and icons commonly found in applications
c) Use the keyboard to type letters and numbers and know how to use special key functions
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
b) Understand that there are correct sitting, hand, arm, and fingering positions when keyboarding
c) Identify and use functions represented by symbols and icons commonly found in applications
b) Identify characteristics that describe input devices and output devices and name some devices that can provide input and output.
c) Understand that there are correct sitting, hand, arm, and fingering positions when keyboarding
d) Identify and use functions represented by symbols and icons commonly found in applications
Fundamental software operations should be mastered by the end of second grade. All software programs will have features that are unique to the program, but the basics for operation should be the same.
Specific computer skills can be found in the companion document – Computer Literacy Skills.
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students Standard 1.0 – Technology Systems: Develop foundations in the understanding and uses of technology systems
Grade 4 B. Systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology concepts and systems
a) Understand that there are correct sitting, hand, arm, and fingering positions when keyboarding
b) Identify types of files by their icons and extensions
c) Identify strategies for managing everyday hardware and software problems
Grade 5 A. Systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems
a. Understand that there are correct sitting, hand, arm, and fingering positions when keyboarding
b. Identify types of files by their icons and extensions
c. Identify strategies for managing everyday hardware and software problems
Grade 6 A. Systems
Grade 7 A. Systems
Grade 8 A. Systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems
a) Use keyboard and mouse effectively and efficiently
b) Identify types of files by their icons and extensions
c) Identify strategies for managing everyday hardware and software problems
a) Explain how network resources are accessed, controlled, connected, and used effectively and efficiently (e.g., FTP/Web publishing, wireless networks, USB, firewire, etc.)
b) Use keyboard and mouse effectively and efficiently
a) Explain how network resources are accessed, controlled, connected, and used effectively and efficiently (e.g., FTP/Web publishing, wireless networks, USB, firewire, etc.)
b) Use keyboard and mouse effectively and efficiently
c) Apply utility programs to convert formats, as necessary, for effective use in Web, video, audio, graphic, presentation, wordprocessing, database, publication, and spreadsheet applications
d) Describe strategies for identifying, solving, and preventing routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday technology use
c) Apply utility programs to convert formats, as necessary, for effective use in Web, video, audio, graphic, presentation, word-processing, database, publication, and spreadsheet applications
d) Describe strategies for identifying, solving, and preventing routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday technology use
Fundamental software operations should be mastered by the end of second grade. All software programs will have features that are unique to the program, however the basics for operation should be the same.
Specific computer skills can be found in the companion document – Computer Literacy Skills.
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety
Pre-kindergarten A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects the students in their daily life
a) Identify examples of technology used in their daily lives (such as telephone, microwave, television, cameras, and computer)
b) Identify examples of how technology affects the environment (including home and school environments)
c) Participate in class or small group lessons on how technology tools are used to meet personal needs
Kindergarten A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects people
a) Identify and explain that technology is used in their daily lives to do things better or more easily (such as telephone, microwave, television, cameras, and computers)
b) Identify examples of how technology affects the environment (including home and school environments)
c) Participate in class or small group lessons on how technology tools are used to meet personal needs
Grade 1 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects individuals and institutions (home and school)
a) Recognize that technologies (such as computers, calculators, television, cameras, PDAs, CD-ROM, and DVD) have influenced daily life, past and present
b) Identify examples of how technology has affected the environment, past and present
Grade 2 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects individuals and institutions (home, school, and community)
a) Recognize that technologies (such as computers, calculators, television, cameras, PDAs, CD-ROM, and DVD) have influenced daily life, past and present
b) Identify examples of how technology has affected the environment, past and present
Grade 3 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects people and society
a) Explain how technology (such as computers, calculators, television, cameras, PDAs, CD-ROM, and DVD) influences societies
b) Identify examples of how technology has affected the environment, past and present
c) Identify how technology tools have been and are used to meet people’s needs
c) Identify how technology tools have been and are used to meet people’s needs
c) Explain how technology tools have or can be used to meet the needs of societies
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety
Pre-Kindergarten B. Legal and Ethical Issues 1. Practice responsible and
appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information a) Understand and follow the acceptable use policy b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom c) Recognize responsible use of technology systems and software d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
a) Recognize social and ethical behaviors when using technology
Kindergarten B. Legal and Ethical Issues
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
a) Understand and follow the acceptable use policy
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom
c) Recognize responsible use of technology systems and software (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
e) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
a) Recognize social and ethical behaviors when using technology
Grade 1 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 2 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
a) Understand and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Understand and follow the acceptable use policy
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom
c) Recognize responsible use of technology systems and software
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems and software
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as viruses, pop-up windows, etc.)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as viruses, pop-up windows, etc.)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
a) Explore and discuss social and a) Demonstrate social and ethical
ethical behaviors when using
behaviors when using
technology (such as appropriate
technology (such as appropriate
copying and pasting, giving
copying and pasting, legal
credit for ideas, and identifying
downloading, intellectual
sources)
property recognition, and
obeying copyright laws)
Grade 3 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems and software
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
a) Demonstrate social and ethical behaviors when using technology (such as appropriate copying and pasting, legal downloading, intellectual property recognition, and obeying copyright laws)
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 1 b) Discuss the importance of
having access to current, accurate information
Grade 2 b) Discuss the importance of having
access to current, accurate information
Grade 3 b) Discuss the importance of
having access to current, accurate information
c) Discuss the importance of respecting the rights of others regarding their work
c) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions
d) Practice strategies for avoiding plagiarism
d) Practice strategies for avoiding plagiarism
e) Cite sources of text and digital information used (such as URL, author, title, date, and publisher when available)
e) Cite sources of text and digital information used properly
3. Understand current online safety 3. Understand current online safety 3. Understand current online safety 3. Understand current online safety 3. Understand current online safety
guidelines
guidelines
guidelines
guidelines
guidelines
a) Discuss safety issues related to use of the Internet
a) Discuss safety issues related to use of the Internet
a) Discuss safety issues related to use of the Internet
b) Recognize safe practices when working online
c) Recognize and understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
a) Discuss safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
a) Understand that the Internet is a global community with guidelines
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
d) Recognize and understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
e) Understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety.
Grade 4 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects people and society
a) Explain how technology (such as computers, cameras, calculators, television, CDROM, and DVD) influences societies
b) Identify examples of how technology has affected the environment, past and present
c) Explain how technology tools have or can be used to meet the needs of societies
d) Recommend ways technology can be used to meet the needs of societies
Grade 5 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects the individual and society
a) Explain technology’s influence on the individual and society
b) Identify examples of technology’s impact on the environment
c) Explain how technology tools have been used to meet the needs of societies
d) Recommend ways technology can be used to meet the needs of societies
Grade 6 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects the individual and society
a) Explain technology’s influence on the individual and society
b) Identify examples of technology’s impact on the environment
c) Recommend ways technology can be used to meet the needs of societies
Grade 7 A. Technology and Society
1. Evaluate how technology affects the individual and society
a) Evaluate technology’s influence on the individual and society
b) Evaluate technology’s impact on the environment
c) Evaluate the use of technology to solve a societal issue
d) Propose a technological solution to a societal issue
Grade 8 A.Technology and Society
1. Evaluate how technology affects the individual and society
a) Evaluate technology’s influence on the individual and society
b) Evaluate technology’s impact on the environment
c) Evaluate the use of technology to solve a societal issue
d) Propose a technological solution to a societal issue
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety.
Grade 4 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 5 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 6 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 7 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 8 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care, appropriate printing of resources)
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care, appropriate printing of resources)
d) Demonstrate proper care of
d) Demonstrate proper care of
equipment (such as following
equipment (such as following lab
lab rules, handling equipment
rules, handling equipment with
with care, appropriate printing of
care, appropriate printing of
resources)
resources)
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care, appropriate printing of resources)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.)
e) Explain the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.) and safeguards for limiting exposure to these
e) Explain the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, pop-up windows, etc.) and safeguards for limiting exposure to these
e) Explain the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.) and safeguards for limiting exposure to these
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
2. Demonstrate an understanding of 2. Demonstrate an understanding of 2. Demonstrate an understanding
current legal standards
current legal standards
of current legal standards
a) Demonstrate social and ethical behaviors when using technology (such as appropriate copying and pasting, legal downloading, intellectual property recognition, and obeying copyright laws)
a) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions when using digital content
b) Use electronic resources appropriately (such as paraphrasing)
a) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions when using digital content
b) Use electronic resources appropriately (such as paraphrasing)
a) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions when using digital content
b) Use electronic resources appropriately (such as paraphrasing)
a) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions when using digital content
b) Use electronic resources appropriately (such as paraphrasing)
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety.
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
b) Discuss the importance of having access to current, accurate information
c) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly (such as MLA, APA, Chicago)
c) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly (such as MLA, APA, Chicago)
c) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly (such as MLA, APA, Chicago)
c) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly (such as MLA, APA, Chicago)
c) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions
d) Practice strategies for avoiding plagiarism when using digital content
e) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly
3. Understand current Internet safety guidelines
3. Understand current Internet safety guidelines
3. Understand current Internet safety guidelines
3. Understand current Internet safety guidelines
3. Understand current safety standards
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
e) Understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
e) Understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
e) Practice privacy guidelines
f) Explain the importance of firewalls and filtering systems
e) Practice privacy guidelines
f) Explain the importance of firewalls and filtering systems
e) Practice privacy guidelines
f) Explain the importance of firewalls and filtering systems
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration
Pre-kindergarten A. Learning
Kindergarten A. Learning
Grade 1 A. Learning
Grade 2 A. Learning
Grade 3 A. Learning
1. Explore and use technology tools in an instructional setting for learning
a) Explore and use teacherselected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills
1. Explore and use technology tools in an instructional setting for learning
a) Explore and use teacherselected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills
1. Use and understand how technology enhances learning
1. Use and understand how
1. Use and explain how the
technology enhances learning
technology enhances learning
a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills
a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills
a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills
b) Explore teacher-selected, technology tools that enhance learning
b) Use teacher- selected, technology tools that enhance learning
b) Describe ways selected technology tools are being used to support learning
b) Describe ways selected technology tools are being used to support learning
b) Explain how selected technology tools are being used to support learning
c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *
c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *
c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *
c) Reflect, as an individual or as part of a larger group, on appropriateness of selected technology for the given task *
d) Reflect and discuss how technology tools are used to collect information *
c) Reflect as an individual on appropriateness of selected technology for the given task *
d) Describe how technology tools are used to collect information *
e) Assess the use of the selected technology for individual learning for the specific task *
e) Assess the use of the selected technology for individual learning for the specific task *
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
* Indicates the objective could be part of the problem solving and decision making process indicated in Standard 6 of the MTLSS
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration
Pre-Kindergarten B. Collaboration
Kindergarten B. Collaboration
Grade 1 B. Collaboration
Grade 2 B. Collaboration
Grade 3 B. Collaboration
1. Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to encourage collaboration
1. Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to encourage collaboration
1. Use and understand how technology encourages collaboration
1. Use and understand how technology encourages collaboration
1. Use and explain how technology tools encourage collaboration
a) Participate in a class or small group lessons using technology for shared writing or language experience stories
a) Participate in a class or small group lessons using technology for shared writing or language experience stories
a) Participate in class lessons using technology for brainstorming and shared writing
a) Explain how selected technology tools are being used to enhance collaboration
a) Use technology tools to work collaboratively within the classroom
b) Participate in a class lesson using technology tools exploring, collecting, and displaying data *
b) Participate in a class lesson using technology tools exploring, collecting, and displaying data *
b) Participate in a class lesson using technology tools to collect, display, and interpret data *
b) Participate in a class lesson using technology tools to collect, display, and interpret data *
b) Use technology tools to exchange ideas with individuals or groups outside of the classroom
c) Reflect and discuss the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
c) Reflect and discuss the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
c) Reflect and discuss the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
c) Articulate the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
c) Participate as part of a class in online collaborative projects or information exchanges
d) Articulate the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
* Indicates the objective could be part of the problem solving and decision making process indicated in Standard 6 of the MTLSS
Standard 1.0 – Technology Systems: Develop foundations in the understanding and uses of technology systems
Pre-kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
A. Systems
A. Systems
A. Systems
A. Systems
A. Systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
1. Understand the uses of technology systems
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
b) Use the mouse (or track pad) to perform computer functions (such as accessing an application, indicating a choice, or activating a hyperlink)
b) Use the mouse (or track pad) to perform computer functions (such as accessing an application, indicating a choice, or activating a hyperlink)
c) Recognize symbols and icons used to identify common functions (such as the arrow, hyperlinks, printer, save)
c) Recognize symbols and icons used to identify common functions (such as the arrow, hyperlinks, printer, save)
d) Use the keyboard to type letters and numbers and know how to use special key functions
d) Use the keyboard to type letters and numbers and know how to use special key functions
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
b) Identify and use functions represented by symbols and icons commonly found in applications
c) Use the keyboard to type letters and numbers and know how to use special key functions
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system
b) Understand that there are correct sitting, hand, arm, and fingering positions when keyboarding
c) Identify and use functions represented by symbols and icons commonly found in applications
b) Identify characteristics that describe input devices and output devices and name some devices that can provide input and output.
c) Understand that there are correct sitting, hand, arm, and fingering positions when keyboarding
d) Identify and use functions represented by symbols and icons commonly found in applications
Fundamental software operations should be mastered by the end of second grade. All software programs will have features that are unique to the program, but the basics for operation should be the same.
Specific computer skills can be found in the companion document – Computer Literacy Skills.
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students Standard 1.0 – Technology Systems: Develop foundations in the understanding and uses of technology systems
Grade 4 B. Systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology concepts and systems
a) Understand that there are correct sitting, hand, arm, and fingering positions when keyboarding
b) Identify types of files by their icons and extensions
c) Identify strategies for managing everyday hardware and software problems
Grade 5 A. Systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems
a. Understand that there are correct sitting, hand, arm, and fingering positions when keyboarding
b. Identify types of files by their icons and extensions
c. Identify strategies for managing everyday hardware and software problems
Grade 6 A. Systems
Grade 7 A. Systems
Grade 8 A. Systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems
a) Use keyboard and mouse effectively and efficiently
b) Identify types of files by their icons and extensions
c) Identify strategies for managing everyday hardware and software problems
a) Explain how network resources are accessed, controlled, connected, and used effectively and efficiently (e.g., FTP/Web publishing, wireless networks, USB, firewire, etc.)
b) Use keyboard and mouse effectively and efficiently
a) Explain how network resources are accessed, controlled, connected, and used effectively and efficiently (e.g., FTP/Web publishing, wireless networks, USB, firewire, etc.)
b) Use keyboard and mouse effectively and efficiently
c) Apply utility programs to convert formats, as necessary, for effective use in Web, video, audio, graphic, presentation, wordprocessing, database, publication, and spreadsheet applications
d) Describe strategies for identifying, solving, and preventing routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday technology use
c) Apply utility programs to convert formats, as necessary, for effective use in Web, video, audio, graphic, presentation, word-processing, database, publication, and spreadsheet applications
d) Describe strategies for identifying, solving, and preventing routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday technology use
Fundamental software operations should be mastered by the end of second grade. All software programs will have features that are unique to the program, however the basics for operation should be the same.
Specific computer skills can be found in the companion document – Computer Literacy Skills.
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety
Pre-kindergarten A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects the students in their daily life
a) Identify examples of technology used in their daily lives (such as telephone, microwave, television, cameras, and computer)
b) Identify examples of how technology affects the environment (including home and school environments)
c) Participate in class or small group lessons on how technology tools are used to meet personal needs
Kindergarten A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects people
a) Identify and explain that technology is used in their daily lives to do things better or more easily (such as telephone, microwave, television, cameras, and computers)
b) Identify examples of how technology affects the environment (including home and school environments)
c) Participate in class or small group lessons on how technology tools are used to meet personal needs
Grade 1 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects individuals and institutions (home and school)
a) Recognize that technologies (such as computers, calculators, television, cameras, PDAs, CD-ROM, and DVD) have influenced daily life, past and present
b) Identify examples of how technology has affected the environment, past and present
Grade 2 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects individuals and institutions (home, school, and community)
a) Recognize that technologies (such as computers, calculators, television, cameras, PDAs, CD-ROM, and DVD) have influenced daily life, past and present
b) Identify examples of how technology has affected the environment, past and present
Grade 3 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects people and society
a) Explain how technology (such as computers, calculators, television, cameras, PDAs, CD-ROM, and DVD) influences societies
b) Identify examples of how technology has affected the environment, past and present
c) Identify how technology tools have been and are used to meet people’s needs
c) Identify how technology tools have been and are used to meet people’s needs
c) Explain how technology tools have or can be used to meet the needs of societies
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety
Pre-Kindergarten B. Legal and Ethical Issues 1. Practice responsible and
appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information a) Understand and follow the acceptable use policy b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom c) Recognize responsible use of technology systems and software d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
a) Recognize social and ethical behaviors when using technology
Kindergarten B. Legal and Ethical Issues
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
a) Understand and follow the acceptable use policy
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom
c) Recognize responsible use of technology systems and software (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
e) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
a) Recognize social and ethical behaviors when using technology
Grade 1 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 2 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
a) Understand and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Understand and follow the acceptable use policy
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom
c) Recognize responsible use of technology systems and software
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems and software
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as viruses, pop-up windows, etc.)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as viruses, pop-up windows, etc.)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
a) Explore and discuss social and a) Demonstrate social and ethical
ethical behaviors when using
behaviors when using
technology (such as appropriate
technology (such as appropriate
copying and pasting, giving
copying and pasting, legal
credit for ideas, and identifying
downloading, intellectual
sources)
property recognition, and
obeying copyright laws)
Grade 3 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems and software
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
a) Demonstrate social and ethical behaviors when using technology (such as appropriate copying and pasting, legal downloading, intellectual property recognition, and obeying copyright laws)
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 1 b) Discuss the importance of
having access to current, accurate information
Grade 2 b) Discuss the importance of having
access to current, accurate information
Grade 3 b) Discuss the importance of
having access to current, accurate information
c) Discuss the importance of respecting the rights of others regarding their work
c) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions
d) Practice strategies for avoiding plagiarism
d) Practice strategies for avoiding plagiarism
e) Cite sources of text and digital information used (such as URL, author, title, date, and publisher when available)
e) Cite sources of text and digital information used properly
3. Understand current online safety 3. Understand current online safety 3. Understand current online safety 3. Understand current online safety 3. Understand current online safety
guidelines
guidelines
guidelines
guidelines
guidelines
a) Discuss safety issues related to use of the Internet
a) Discuss safety issues related to use of the Internet
a) Discuss safety issues related to use of the Internet
b) Recognize safe practices when working online
c) Recognize and understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
a) Discuss safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
a) Understand that the Internet is a global community with guidelines
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
d) Recognize and understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
e) Understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety.
Grade 4 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects people and society
a) Explain how technology (such as computers, cameras, calculators, television, CDROM, and DVD) influences societies
b) Identify examples of how technology has affected the environment, past and present
c) Explain how technology tools have or can be used to meet the needs of societies
d) Recommend ways technology can be used to meet the needs of societies
Grade 5 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects the individual and society
a) Explain technology’s influence on the individual and society
b) Identify examples of technology’s impact on the environment
c) Explain how technology tools have been used to meet the needs of societies
d) Recommend ways technology can be used to meet the needs of societies
Grade 6 A. Technology and Society
1. Explain how technology affects the individual and society
a) Explain technology’s influence on the individual and society
b) Identify examples of technology’s impact on the environment
c) Recommend ways technology can be used to meet the needs of societies
Grade 7 A. Technology and Society
1. Evaluate how technology affects the individual and society
a) Evaluate technology’s influence on the individual and society
b) Evaluate technology’s impact on the environment
c) Evaluate the use of technology to solve a societal issue
d) Propose a technological solution to a societal issue
Grade 8 A.Technology and Society
1. Evaluate how technology affects the individual and society
a) Evaluate technology’s influence on the individual and society
b) Evaluate technology’s impact on the environment
c) Evaluate the use of technology to solve a societal issue
d) Propose a technological solution to a societal issue
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety.
Grade 4 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 5 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 6 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 7 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
Grade 8 B. Legal and Ethical Issues
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
c) Practice responsible use of technology systems
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care, appropriate printing of resources)
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care, appropriate printing of resources)
d) Demonstrate proper care of
d) Demonstrate proper care of
equipment (such as following
equipment (such as following lab
lab rules, handling equipment
rules, handling equipment with
with care, appropriate printing of
care, appropriate printing of
resources)
resources)
d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care, appropriate printing of resources)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.)
e) Recognize the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.)
e) Explain the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.) and safeguards for limiting exposure to these
e) Explain the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, pop-up windows, etc.) and safeguards for limiting exposure to these
e) Explain the potential harm of intrusive applications (such as worms, viruses, spyware, popup windows, etc.) and safeguards for limiting exposure to these
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
f) Use safe and correct security procedures (such as protecting password and user ID)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current legal standards
2. Demonstrate an understanding of 2. Demonstrate an understanding of 2. Demonstrate an understanding
current legal standards
current legal standards
of current legal standards
a) Demonstrate social and ethical behaviors when using technology (such as appropriate copying and pasting, legal downloading, intellectual property recognition, and obeying copyright laws)
a) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions when using digital content
b) Use electronic resources appropriately (such as paraphrasing)
a) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions when using digital content
b) Use electronic resources appropriately (such as paraphrasing)
a) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions when using digital content
b) Use electronic resources appropriately (such as paraphrasing)
a) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions when using digital content
b) Use electronic resources appropriately (such as paraphrasing)
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety.
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
b) Discuss the importance of having access to current, accurate information
c) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly (such as MLA, APA, Chicago)
c) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly (such as MLA, APA, Chicago)
c) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly (such as MLA, APA, Chicago)
c) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly (such as MLA, APA, Chicago)
c) Comply with copyright laws and fair use provisions
d) Practice strategies for avoiding plagiarism when using digital content
e) Cite electronic sources of text and digital information properly
3. Understand current Internet safety guidelines
3. Understand current Internet safety guidelines
3. Understand current Internet safety guidelines
3. Understand current Internet safety guidelines
3. Understand current safety standards
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
a) Understand that the Internet offers access to multiple digital communities with differing guidelines
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
b) Explain safety and privacy issues related to use of the Internet
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
c) Use safe and correct security procedures when working online (such as not disclosing personal information and protecting passwords)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
d) Describe procedures for exiting an inappropriate site (such as clicking the home, turning off monitor, notifying an adult)
e) Understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
e) Understand the purpose of technology protection measures including filtering systems
e) Practice privacy guidelines
f) Explain the importance of firewalls and filtering systems
e) Practice privacy guidelines
f) Explain the importance of firewalls and filtering systems
e) Practice privacy guidelines
f) Explain the importance of firewalls and filtering systems
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration
Pre-kindergarten A. Learning
Kindergarten A. Learning
Grade 1 A. Learning
Grade 2 A. Learning
Grade 3 A. Learning
1. Explore and use technology tools in an instructional setting for learning
a) Explore and use teacherselected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills
1. Explore and use technology tools in an instructional setting for learning
a) Explore and use teacherselected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills
1. Use and understand how technology enhances learning
1. Use and understand how
1. Use and explain how the
technology enhances learning
technology enhances learning
a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills
a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills
a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills
b) Explore teacher-selected, technology tools that enhance learning
b) Use teacher- selected, technology tools that enhance learning
b) Describe ways selected technology tools are being used to support learning
b) Describe ways selected technology tools are being used to support learning
b) Explain how selected technology tools are being used to support learning
c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *
c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *
c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *
c) Reflect, as an individual or as part of a larger group, on appropriateness of selected technology for the given task *
d) Reflect and discuss how technology tools are used to collect information *
c) Reflect as an individual on appropriateness of selected technology for the given task *
d) Describe how technology tools are used to collect information *
e) Assess the use of the selected technology for individual learning for the specific task *
e) Assess the use of the selected technology for individual learning for the specific task *
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
* Indicates the objective could be part of the problem solving and decision making process indicated in Standard 6 of the MTLSS
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration
Pre-Kindergarten B. Collaboration
Kindergarten B. Collaboration
Grade 1 B. Collaboration
Grade 2 B. Collaboration
Grade 3 B. Collaboration
1. Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to encourage collaboration
1. Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to encourage collaboration
1. Use and understand how technology encourages collaboration
1. Use and understand how technology encourages collaboration
1. Use and explain how technology tools encourage collaboration
a) Participate in a class or small group lessons using technology for shared writing or language experience stories
a) Participate in a class or small group lessons using technology for shared writing or language experience stories
a) Participate in class lessons using technology for brainstorming and shared writing
a) Explain how selected technology tools are being used to enhance collaboration
a) Use technology tools to work collaboratively within the classroom
b) Participate in a class lesson using technology tools exploring, collecting, and displaying data *
b) Participate in a class lesson using technology tools exploring, collecting, and displaying data *
b) Participate in a class lesson using technology tools to collect, display, and interpret data *
b) Participate in a class lesson using technology tools to collect, display, and interpret data *
b) Use technology tools to exchange ideas with individuals or groups outside of the classroom
c) Reflect and discuss the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
c) Reflect and discuss the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
c) Reflect and discuss the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
c) Articulate the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
c) Participate as part of a class in online collaborative projects or information exchanges
d) Articulate the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools
Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education on February 27, 2007
* Indicates the objective could be part of the problem solving and decision making process indicated in Standard 6 of the MTLSS