Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards
Grades K through 2 – Technology Exploratory Skills and Expectations
Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications, as well as an
understanding of the concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.
Basic Operations
K-2: 1.1 Demonstrate beginning steps in using available hardware and applications
(e.g., turn on a computer, launch a program, use a pointing device such as a mouse).
K-2: 1.2 Explain that icons (e.g., recycle bin/trash, folder) are symbols used to signify a command, file, or application.
K-2: 1.3 Identify, locate, and use letters, numbers, and special keys (e.g., space bar, Shift, Delete) on the keyboard.
K-2: 1.4 Recognize the functions of basic file menu commands (e.g., New, Open, Close, Save, Print).
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
K-2: 1.5 Use a word processing application to write, edit, print, and save simple assignments.
K-2: 1.6 Insert and size a graphic in a word processing document.
Database and Spreadsheet (Tables/Charts and Graphs)
K-2: 1.7 Explain that computers can store and organize information so that it can be searched.
K-2: 1.8 Use a simple computer graphing application to display data.
Internet and Multimedia
K-2: 1.9 Explain that the Internet links computers around the world, allowing people to access information and communicate.
K-2: 1.10 Demonstrate the ability to use tools in painting and/or drawing programs.
K-2: 1.1 Demonstrate beginning steps in using available hardware and applications
(e.g., turn on a computer, launch a program, use a pointing device such as a mouse).
K-2: 1.2 Explain that icons (e.g., recycle bin/trash, folder) are symbols used to signify a command, file, or application.
K-2: 1.3 Identify, locate, and use letters, numbers, and special keys (e.g., space bar, Shift, Delete) on the keyboard.
K-2: 1.4 Recognize the functions of basic file menu commands (e.g., New, Open, Close, Save, Print).
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
K-2: 1.5 Use a word processing application to write, edit, print, and save simple assignments.
K-2: 1.6 Insert and size a graphic in a word processing document.
Database and Spreadsheet (Tables/Charts and Graphs)
K-2: 1.7 Explain that computers can store and organize information so that it can be searched.
K-2: 1.8 Use a simple computer graphing application to display data.
Internet and Multimedia
K-2: 1.9 Explain that the Internet links computers around the world, allowing people to access information and communicate.
K-2: 1.10 Demonstrate the ability to use tools in painting and/or drawing programs.
Standard 2. Demonstrate the responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and
safety issues in using electronic media at home, in school, and in society.
Ethics
K-2: 2.1 Follow classroom rules for the responsible use of computers, peripheral devices, and resources.
K-2: 2.2 Explain the importance of giving credit to media creators when using their work in student projects.
Classroom/Society
K-2: 2.3 Explain why there are rules for using technology at home and at school.
K-2: 2.4 Identify the purpose of a media message (to inform, persuade, or entertain).
K-2: 2.5 Describe how people use many types of technologies in their daily lives.
Health and Safety
K-2: 2.6 Follow the school rules for safe and ethical Internet use. (Use of Internet in this grade span is determined by district policy.)
K-2: 2.7 Demonstrate knowledge of ergonomics and electrical safety when using computers.
K-2: 2.8 Explain that a password helps protect the privacy of information.
K-2: 2.1 Follow classroom rules for the responsible use of computers, peripheral devices, and resources.
K-2: 2.2 Explain the importance of giving credit to media creators when using their work in student projects.
Classroom/Society
K-2: 2.3 Explain why there are rules for using technology at home and at school.
K-2: 2.4 Identify the purpose of a media message (to inform, persuade, or entertain).
K-2: 2.5 Describe how people use many types of technologies in their daily lives.
Health and Safety
K-2: 2.6 Follow the school rules for safe and ethical Internet use. (Use of Internet in this grade span is determined by district policy.)
K-2: 2.7 Demonstrate knowledge of ergonomics and electrical safety when using computers.
K-2: 2.8 Explain that a password helps protect the privacy of information.
Standard 3. Demonstrate the ability to use technology for research, critical thinking, problem
solving, decision making, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Research (Gathering and Using Information)
K-2: 3.1 Use various age-appropriate technologies to locate, collect, and organize information.
K-2: 3.2 Review teacher-selected Internet resources and explain why each resource is or is not useful.
Problem Solving
K-2: 3.3 Use age-appropriate technologies (e.g., a simple graphing application) to gather and analyze data.
Communication & Collaboration
K-2: 3.4 Use a variety of age-appropriate technology
K-2: 3.1 Use various age-appropriate technologies to locate, collect, and organize information.
K-2: 3.2 Review teacher-selected Internet resources and explain why each resource is or is not useful.
Problem Solving
K-2: 3.3 Use age-appropriate technologies (e.g., a simple graphing application) to gather and analyze data.
Communication & Collaboration
K-2: 3.4 Use a variety of age-appropriate technology