Grade 2 Technology Applications Nevada Standards

Use digital tools to brainstorm and organize new ideas.

Create an original work using a variety of digital tools as a means of personal or group expression.

Use digital models and simulations with teacher assistance.

Identify patterns and predict possibilities with classroom data using digital tools.

Work in classroom groups to create and publish digital products.

Communicate information and ideas to peers and parents using digital text and illustrations.

Use digital resources to learn about places, people, celebrations, and maps.

Work in a team to solve problems using digital tools.

Determine steps to answer a question using digital tools.

Identify and organize keywords and use multiple sources used to answer an essential question.

Recognize that different information sources and digital tools are appropriate for different tasks.

Collect and display data using a variety of technology resources and report results.

Investigate an authentic problem using digital resources.

Use a digital planning tool.

Use data to answer an authentic problem using digital tools.

Explore alternative solutions to and diverse perspectives on authentic problems using digital tools.

List classroom rules of safe technology use.

List potential dangers in digital environments and how to report potentially unsafe situations.

Use technologies in learning activities.

Describe how technology can enhance learning.

Describe the meaning and responsibilities of digital citizenship.

List examples of technology tools.

Use proper beginning keyboarding techniques.

Navigate age-appropriate software.

Demonstrate proper care of equipment.

Use routine procedures in classroom technology tools.

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.

Plan strategies to guide inquiry.

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

Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

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

Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

Select and use applications effectively and productively.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

Process data and report results.

Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.

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

Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes.

Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

Understand and use technology systems.

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

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.

Identify trends and forecast possibilities.

Troubleshoot systems and applications.

Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.

Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

With teacher guidance, communicate information and ideas to an intended audience using digital text, images, and audio.

Identify patterns and predict possibilities with classroom data using digital tools.

Make responsible decisions – grounded in knowledge of digital safety and security best practices.

With teacher guidance, utilize digital and non-digital planning tools.

Master location and use of special function keys (e.g., shift, backspace, delete)

Demonstrate the use of drag and drop, copy, paste, undo, and editing and correction techniques.

With teacher guidance, use technology to communicate with others and to look at problems from different perspectives.

With teacher guidance, take on different team roles and use age-appropriate technologies to complete projects.

With teacher guidance, use age-appropriate technologies to work together to understand problems and suggest solutions.

Plan and manage projects using a digital and/or non-digital planning tool.

Identify and organize keywords and use multiple sources used to answer an essential question.

Use digital models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

* Refer to Nevada Academic Content Standards for Computer Science – 2.NI.C.1: Explain what passwords are and why we use them; use strong passwords to protect devices and information from unauthorized access.

Creative Communicator

Global Collaborator

Innovative Designer

Digital Citizen

Knowledge Constructor

Empowered Learner

Computational Thinker