Kindergarten 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.

*Refer to Nevada Academic Content Standards for Computer Science – Model daily processes by creating and following sets of step-by-step instructions (algorithms) to complete tasks.

*Refer to Nevada Academic Content Standards for Computer Science – Identify and fix (debug) errors in a sequence of instructions (algorithms) that includes loops.

With teacher guidance, explore alternative solutions to and diverse perspectives on authentic problems using digital tools.

With teacher guidance, work in a team to solve problems using digital tools.

With teacher guidance, reboot a device correctly.

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

Describe the meaning and responsibilities of digital citizenship.

Participate as a collaborative group to utilize digital and non-digital planning tools.

Locate and use letter and number keys and the space bar.

Demonstrate proper care and use of equipment.

*Refer to Nevada Academic Content Standards for Computer Science – Understand how computing devices have changed people’s lives.

*Refer to Nevada Academic Content Standards for Computer Science - Exhibit good digital citizenship using technology safely, responsibly, and ethically.

With teacher guidance, ask questions, suggest solutions, test ideas to solve problems, and share their learning.

*Refer to Nevada Academic Content Standards for Computer Science – Explain that a password helps protect the privacy of information.

Knowledge Constructor

Computational Thinker

Innovative Designer

There are no standards for this focus area at this grade level

Global Collaborator

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Empowered Learner

Digital Citizen

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Creative Communicator