TG Scott Computer Lab
Kindergarten
Students in Kindergarten will develop skills and behaviors that will serve as a foundation for future learning. By the end of Kindergarten students will be able to login and logout of the computer network. They will be able to identify the parts of a computer and operate the keys necessary to use the computer as a learning tool. They will begin using applications for simple age-appropriate tasks. They will begin to discuss ethical technology use. They will understand and demonstrate proper etiquette, behavior, and body position when using technology.
Expectations for year-end ability:
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Demonstrate proper etiquette in the use of computers and other technologies
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Use and apply appropriate technology terminology
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Operate keys necessary for use
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Use proper hand and body position for technology use.
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Use grade appropriate curriculum related software with assistance
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Identify parts of a computer
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Login/Logout
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Use the mouse
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Open and close applications
Strands:
Computer Basics
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Application
Information
Gathering​
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Competencies:
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Demonstrate proper care of equipment.
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Demonstrate respect for the rights of others while using the computer.
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Identify uses of technology at home and at school.
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Demonstrate acceptable behavior at the computer and in the lab.
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Recognize letters/numbers on the keyboard
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Recognize home row keys.
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Identify CPU, keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer, disk drive, CD drive, floppy drive.
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Navigate through instructional software.
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Identify and use cursor, backspace, Enter, Escape, Space bar, Y, N, and Arrow keys.
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Use icons and menus.
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Know how to logon and logoff.
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Demonstrate proper hand position on the keyboard.
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Demonstrate proper body posture at the computer.
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Use Mouse (point, click, and drag).
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Open and close and close applications.
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Enter simple text on a document.
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Select and use drawing and painting tools.
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Understand what the Internet is and how it is used.
Practice your mousing skills with different Mousercises!
Welcome to the program that makes it easy for anyone to be a painter.
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Carefully move your car through the town maze to reach your destination and learn some fun facts about the location.
K-12 Digital Citizenship Education Site
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Find out what digital citizenship is, how people are making a positive difference using the latest technologies, and how you too can become a responsible DIGItal citZEN
Children are encouraged to use their index or pointer fingers to match letters on the screen to their keyboards.
Cup Stacking
Children should try to use the home row ASDF JKL; while playing.
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Keyboarding
Learning typing is the focus of these keyboarding games.
