South Mississippi County: Instructional Technology

Technology Skills by Grade Level

Fifth & Sixth Grade

Technology Basics
Skill / NETS / Notes
Understand and comply with District AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). / 5
Navigate Success Maker software. / 6
Practice proper ergonomics (sit up straight, use both hands) at computer. Set volume at appropriate level. / 5
Know how to try to solve problems with computer before asking for help. / 6
Technology Vocabulary
Skill / NETS / Notes
Vocabulary:
Spreadsheet terms (e.g. cell, column, row, values, labels, chart, graph) / 6
Technology Concepts- Spiraling
Skill / NETS / Notes
Save and retrieve work (student network account)
  • Create new folder and move files to folder.
  • Save to flash drive/CD.
/ 6
Practice basic research techniques using the Internet.
  • Nettrekker
  • Google
/ 3, 4, 6
Keyboarding: Type 15 words per minute using correct keyboarding skills and without error. / 6
Use basic document printing skills.
  • selection printing
  • print preview
/ 6
Navigate between open programs. / 6
Practice basic navigation techniques using iPod. / 6
Navigate
  • Internet Explorer
  • ExploreLearning Gizmos
/ 6
Use: (8 of 11)
  • The computer
  • Digital camera
  • Projector (on/off)
  • Smart Response
  • Document camera
  • SMART Board
  • iPod
  • GPS
  • Flip Video
  • Kindle
  • Or, ______
/ 5
Technology Projects
Skill / NETS / Notes
Use a Web 2.0 tool to communicate comprehension using: ______. / 1, 4, 6
Collaborate in a small group to communicate a story using images, text, sounds, and animations.
i.e. Photostory, Power Point
  • Use text tool
  • Move, copy, and paste objects
  • Use different views
  • Use transitions, WordArt, and hyperlinks
  • Use digital pictures, graphics, and video clips
  • Import/save image
  • Insert/move image
  • Resize/rotate image
  • Maintain proportionate sizing
  • Use shape tools
  • Frame image
/ 1,2,3, 4, 6
Use software and webtools to organize, plan, and
  • Create a basic spreadsheet and graph using Excel
  • import charts/graphs from Excel to Word
  • use formulas and functions
  • Create a report, essay, and/or ______using Microsoft Word
  • Font, italics, page setup, underline, bold, indent, numbers
  • Spell checker, dictionary, and thesaurus
  • Formatting toolbar
  • Create a ______using Notebook Software
  • Use Lesson Activity Toolkit as a resource
/ 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Collaborate outside classroom to complete project. / 1
Technology Research & Ethics (Media Specialists)
Skill / NETS / Notes
Use Destiny to locate and reserve books in the library. / 3, 6
Learn appropriate skills to use technology safely, responsibly, and effectively – CyberSmart Curriculum. / 5

National Educational Technology Standards for Students

NETS-S

1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

2. Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

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