MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Low Incidence Outreach Technology Curriculum Guidelines for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Grades K-8 Developed by: Patricia Love-Sypho Special Education Consultant Ann McKay-Bacon - Teacher Consultant/Visually Impaired, Technology Representative Farmington Hills Public Schools Student Technology Curriculum
MDE-LIO Technology Guidelines for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired Michigan Department of Education Low Incidence Outreach 1505 West Court Street Suite 227 Flint, MI 48503 Phone: 888-760-2206 Website: www.cenmi.org/msdb-lio E-mail: msdb-outreach@michigan.gov
Table of Contents Table of Contents... 1 Preface... 2 Background... 3 Introduction... 4 Kindergarten Technology... 5 First Grade Technology... 17 Second Grade Technology... 31 Third Grade Technology... 43 Fourth Grade Technology... 54 Fifth Grade Technology... 65 Sixth Grade Technology... 78 Seventh Grade Technology... 84 Eighth Grade Technology... 91 References... 101 1
Preface Welcome to the Michigan Department of Education - Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO) Technology Curriculum for Students with Visual Impairments (TCSVI). The recommendation of MDE-LIO is that each of the Local Educational Agencies (LEA) will integrate this technology curriculum document into their District s Technology Plan. According to the Michigan s Educational Technology Standards and Expectations (METS, 2006), a goal of No Child Left Behind (NCLB, 2001) is that schools will assist every student in crossing the digital divide by ensuring that every student is technologically literate by the time the student finishes the eighth grade. Technology literacy is the ability to responsibly use the appropriate technology to communicate, solve problems, and access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information to improve learning in all subject areas and to acquire lifelong knowledge and skills in the 21 st century (METS, 2006). These standards and expectations are especially critical for students with visual impairments if they are to acquire and maintain the same level of lifelong knowledge and skills commensurate to that of their sighted peers. All educational settings should provide a student who is blind or visually impaired appropriate access and experiences in technology. To assist LEAs, MDE-LIO has created a technology curriculum in preparation for planning a well rounded technology program, which embraces the Michigan Education Technology Standards for all students in the state of Michigan. 2
Background MDE-LIO used Farmington Public School District s Technology Plan as the basis for creating the Technology Curriculum for Students with Visual Impairments curriculum. In addition, a variety of assistive technology assessments and programs were integrated with the appropriate adaptations/accommodations for students with visual impairments. To ensure that students with visual impairments have a viable technology plan in place, an assistive technology evaluation should be ongoing and include anticipated programming needs for two to three years. Students with visual impairments should be equipped with the necessary technology skills that would afford them the ability to perform at the same level as their sighted peers. It is imperative that students with visual impairments be taught prerequisite technology skills before they are required. For this to be effective, a systematic approach should be imbedded into the curriculum. This systematic approach will make it possible for the student/teacher to focus on regular classroom instruction. It may be quite challenging for an individual student to simultaneously learn the curriculum and the new assistive technology skill. 3
Introduction The Technology Curriculum for Students with Visual Impairments document reflects what individual students with visual impairments should acquire throughout their educational experience from kindergarten through the 8th grade. The Technology Curriculum for Students with Visual Impairments (TCSVI) is not a discrete course of study. It is a curriculum designed to be integrated into the LEAs Technology Plan/Curriculum. Providing separate units of study would hinder the integration of this curriculum. The TCSVI presents how technology standards, key concepts, benchmarks and task assessments can facilitate the delivery of a functional K-8 curriculum for the education of students with visual impairments. The Technology Curriculum for Students with Visual Impairments is not an assessment tool, but a guideline for the implementation into the technology curriculum as to what a student exiting skill should be for each grade level. Each LEA will need to develop an assessment tool or contact someone to assist them with the process. MDE-LIO can be an option for providing assistance with developing an appropriate assessment tool. The assessment process should incorporate informal measures and use tools like the Learning Media Assessment, Current Eye Examination and a Functional Low Vision Evaluation. For questions regarding this document please contact the Michigan Department of Education - Low Incidence Outreach by phone: 1-888- 760-2206, or by email: msdb-outreach@michigan.gov. 4
Kindergarten Technology Key Concept: I. Awareness, exploration and opportunities to experience using technology and introduction of the Internet and World Wide Web. Benchmarks A. Demonstrate an understanding that people use many types of technology in their daily lives. Assessment Tasks A1. Students will be introduced to a variety of technology tools such as cameras, computers, audio/video players, IPODS, etc. A2. Students will explore and experience how people use technology to solve problems, interact with another and for leisure recreational activities and personal growth, and personal growth. A3. Students will be aware and exposed to the Internet and World Wide Web through teacher modeling and demonstration. Benchmarks A. Demonstrate an understanding that people use many types of technology in their daily lives. B. Use basic terminology to identify and descr4ibe the components of a technology system. C. Explore and use the keyboard and perform basic operations with adaptive technology and teacher guided assistance. D. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. E. Explore and experience the use of assistive technology devices such as magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software, Braille, large print, text reader, scanner, speech synthesizers, electronic encyclopedias, etc. 5
Benchmarks (continued) F. Explore and experience the internet and World Wide Web. G. Use technology as tools to enhance products and creative expression. H. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. I. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. Awareness of tools can identify or select tool correctly. Aware of the internet as an informational resource. Tools introduced available for students to explore, identify and describe. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Computer lab Microphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training B. Use basic terminology to identify and descr4ibe the components of a technology system. Assessment Tasks: B1. Participate in a discussion of the components of technology system. 6
B2. Begin to use appropriate terminology, such as name parts of the computer, names of programs, file, menu, etc. Apply knowledge to identify, select or describe using correct terminology. Tools introduced available for students to explore, identify and describe. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Computer lab Microphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training C. Explore and use the keyboard and perform basic operations with adaptive technology and teacher guided assistance. Assessment Tasks C1. Begin to explore keyboard and use a keyboarding program such as Talking Typer (APH), Typing Teacher (Marvelsoft), Type to Learn (Sunburst), Ultra Keys (Bytes of Learning), etc. C2. Be introduced to and aware of adaptive technology for student functional access to the computer such as; Braille overlays, labels, keyboard tactile locators, speech synthesizers, screen readers, speech output software, optical aids (magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software/hardware) 7
C3. Be introduced to appropriate software icons and tools. C4. Begin to learn alpha and numeric keys on the keyboard. Assessment Tasks (continued) C5. Students will be able to perform basic operations skills such as: locate the power button, turn on/shut down correctly, login/logout with assistance as needed and print. C6. Begin to demonstrate correct use of special keys such as; shift enter, delete, return/enter, backspace and CAPS control, windows logo, alt, escape with assistance as needed. C7. Begin to demonstrate proper use of mouse/navigational keys with assistances as needed such as; scroll bar, arrows, tab, stop, home, page up, page down. C8. Begin to demonstrate ability to handle and use CD/DVD correctly. Aware and demonstrate recognition of appropriate keyboard, keyboarding, program and any adaptive aids required. Aware of age appropriate software and Assistive Technology Device(s) (ATD) icons for computer access. Demonstrate ability to access software by selecting appropriate icon(s) or use of navigation or special keys. Aware of using the relief dots on f and j keys as a cue for hand placement. Aware of and locate alpha and/or numeric keys. 8
ATD s such as screen reader, magnification, speech, tactile-locators. Age appropriate software. Tactile locators Tools introduced available for students to explore, identify and describe. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Computer lab Microphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training D. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. Assessment Tasks D1. Participate in a discussion about proper use and care of technological components, to include handling of CD/DVD. D2. Begin to demonstrate proper use of the mouse/navigation keys. D3. Use proper techniques to access the computer (includes awareness of using a password.) Aware and demonstrate proper approach to the computer. Aware and demonstrate proper seating posture. 9
Apply proper care and safe use of technological equipment. (include ADT) Aware that proper use and preventive maintenances are critically important for hardware, software and data storage media. Tools introduced available for students to explore, identify and describe. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Computer lab Microphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training E. Explore and experience the use of assistive technology devices such as magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software, Braille, large print, text reader, scanner, speech synthesizers, electronic encyclopedias, etc. Assessment Tasks E1. Students will be aware of and use ATD s responsibly. E2. Students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of ATD s as needed across a wide variety of subject areas. Aware of and initial use of ATD s Access icons for appropriate ATD on computer. Use ATD s to complete assignments. 10
Tools introduced available for students to explore, identify and describe. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Computer lab Microphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training F. Explore and experience the internet and World Wide Web. Assessment Tasks F1. Student will be exposed to teacher facilitated, internet sites, online resources, catalogs, etc. F2. Student will be aware of electronic card catalog and keyword searches. Aware of the internet as an informational resource. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Computer lab Microphones Headsets ADT s such as screen reader, magnification, speech, tactile locators, etc. Internet access 11
(cont d) E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement II. The design and creation of meaningful products is enhanced and extended through the use of technology. Benchmarks G. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. Assessment Tasks G1. Be introduced/exposed to using age appropriate technologies to gather information such as; dictionaries, encyclopedias, text readers, etc. G2. Awareness and recognition that technology is a tool to help complete an assignment. G3. Awareness of working with others when using technology tools to convey ideas or illustrate simple concepts related to a specified age appropriate project. G4. Be introduced to selecting media formats with assistance from teachers, parents and peers. G5. Student will participant in the creation and presentation of a classroom multimedia project. Use Kid Pix or an alternate software program such as Intellitalk 2/3, HyperStudio, Creative Studio, etc. Previous Benchmarks A. Demonstrate an understanding that peoples use many types of technology in their daily lives. B. Use basic terminology to identify and describe the components of technology systems. 12
C. Explore and use the keyboard and perform basic operations with adaptive technology and teacher guided assistance. D. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. E. Explore and experience the internet and World Wide Web. G6. Awareness and exposure to the use of a variety of productivity software such as word processing, drawing tools, graphic design tools, presentation software to convey ideas and illustrate concepts. G7. Students will begin to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills through the use of age-appropriate problem solving software. G8. Begin to place text into a document with teacher guidance. G9. Begin to save/print text in a document with support. Access software by selecting appropriate icon or use navigation/special keys. Use classroom supported software. Use technology to complete projects/assignments/homework. Tools introduced available for students to explore, identify and describe. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Computer lab 13
(cont d) Microphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training ATD s as needed (software/hardware) III Communication is enhanced and extended through the use of technology. Benchmarks H. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. Assessment Tasks H1. Students will be exposed to email as a form of communication. Previous Benchmarks A. Demonstrate an understanding that peoples use many types of technology in their daily lives. B. Use basic terminology to identify and describe the components of technology systems. C. Explore and use the keyboard and perform basic operations with adaptive technology and teacher guided assistance. D. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. E. Explore and experience the internet and World Wide Web. F. Uses technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. H2. Students will begin to understand the expanded role of telecommunications and networking in the information age, and use these tools productively for research and communication. 14
H3. Students will enter text into a document using appropriate ATD (word processing activities) H4. Students will save and print a document using appropriate ATD H5. Students will be exposed to retrieval and reply elements using email. Write as a form of personal expression Correspond by e-mail Use appropriate adaptive software/hardware to produce a form of personal expression or correspondence. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Computer lab Microphones Headsets ATD s such as screen reader, magnification, speech, tactile locators, etc. Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State technology agreement IV. The ethical use of technology is an essential element of responsible citizenship. Benchmarks I. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. Assessment Tasks I1 Students will adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy and Network Agreement of the LEA/State. 15
I2. Participate in a discussion of the consequences of irresponsible uses of technology resources at home or at school Use technology/atd s respectfully and responsibly in and out of school. Training Parental support Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Computer lab Microphones Headsets ATD s such as screen reader, magnification, speech, tactile locators, etc. Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State technology agreement 16
First Grade Technology Key Concept: I. Information access and organization is enhanced and facilitate through appropriate use of technology. Benchmarks A. Use basic terminology to identify and describe the components of technological systems including adaptation requirements. Assessment Tasks A1. Participate in a discussion about proper use and care of technological components and adaptations. A2. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the components of technological systems they frequently use in school or home (Identify and label parts of the computer) Apply knowledge to identify, select or describe using correct terminology. Apply knowledge to participate in discussion. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headset/headphones/earphones Adaptive keyboards, joysticks, switch, etc. 17
(continued) Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreements Training Assistive Technology Device(s) for specific student use B. Explore and experience how people use technology to solve problems. Assessment Tasks: B1. Students will be exposed to the internet and World Wide Web through teacher facilitated internet searches. Benchmarks A. Use basic terminology to identify and describe the components of technological systems including any adaptation requirements. B. Explore and experience how people use technology to solve problems. C. Explore and use the keyboard and perform basic operations with adaptive technology and teacher guided assistance. D. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. E. Explore and experience the use of assistive technology devices such as screen reader, optical aids such as magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software, Braille, large print, text reader, scanner, speech synthesizer, electronic encyclopedias, etc. F. Explore and experience the internet and World Wide Web. G. Use technologies as a tool to enhance products and creative expression. H. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. 18
Benchmarks (continued) I. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. B2. Students will be able to perform basic operational skills such as: recognize appropriate software icons and tools, use navigational and special keys such as back, stop, forward, home proper use of the scroll bar, tab, escape, windows logo etc. B3. Students will use arrow keys to read selected menus. B4. Students will locate and use alpha and numeric keys on the keyboard. B5. Students will use home row position as a base, using proper two/one hand placement technique and body positioning. B6. Students will develop a good understanding of the assistive technology that enables him/her to access the computer. B7. Students will use alt+4 at the end of the lesson to quit all running applications, automatically logoff off the file server and clean desktop for next user. B8. Students will use enter key to select desired choice in Start Menu. Awareness of tools and icons. Identify or select tool correctly. Aware of the internet as an informational resource. 19
Tools introduced available for students to explore, identify and describe. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training C. Explore and use the keyboard and perform basic operations with adaptive technology and teacher guided assistance. Assessment Tasks C1. Begin to explore keyboard and use a keyboarding program such as Talking Typer (APH), Typing Teacher (Marvelsoft), Type to Learn (Sunburst), Ultra Keys (Bytes of Learning), etc. C2. Be introduced to and aware of adaptive technology for student functional access to the computer such as; Braille overlays, labels, keyboard tactile locators, speech synthesizers, screen readers, speech output software, optical aids (magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software/hardware) C3. Begin to use appropriate software icons and tools. C4. Begin to use alpha and numeric keys on the keyboard. 20
C5. Students will be able to perform basic operations skills such as: locate the power button, turn on/shut down correctly, login/logout with assistance as needed and print. C6. Begin to demonstrate correct use of special keys such as; shift enter, delete, return/enter, backspace and CAPS control, windows logo, alt, escape with assistance as needed. C7. Begin to demonstrate proper use of mouse/navigational keys with assistances as needed such as; scroll bar, arrows, tab, stop, home, page up, page down. C8. Begin to demonstrate ability to handle and use CD/DVD correctly. Aware and demonstrate recognition of appropriate keyboard, keyboarding, program and any adaptive aids required. Aware of age appropriate software and Assistive Demonstrate ability to Access software by selecting appropriate icon(s) or use navigation or special keys. Aware of/demonstrate using the relief dots on the f and j keys as cue for hand placement. Aware of and locate alpha and/or numeric keys. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones 21
(cont d) Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training D. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. Assessment Tasks D1. Participate in a discussion about proper use and care of technological components, to include handling of CD/DVD. D2. Begin to demonstrate proper use of the mouse/navigation keys. D3. Use proper techniques to access the computer (includes awareness of using a password/atd) Aware and demonstrate proper approach to the computer. Aware and demonstrate proper seating posture. Apply proper care and safe use of technological equipment. (includes ADT) Aware that proper use and preventive maintenances are critically important for hardware, software and data storage media. 22
Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training E. Explore and experience the use of assistive technology devices such as screen reader, optical aids such as magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software, Braille, large print, text reader, scanner, speech synthesizers, electronic encyclopedias, etc. Assessment Tasks E1. Students will be aware of and use ATD s responsibly. E2. Students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of ATD s as needed across a wide variety of subject areas. Aware of and initial use of ATD s Access icons for appropriate ATD on computer. Use ATD s to complete assignments. 23
Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training F. Explore and experience the internet and World Wide Web. Assessment Tasks F1. Student will be exposed to teacher facilitated, internet sites, online resources, catalogs, etc. F2. Student will be aware of electronic card catalog and keyword searches. Aware of the internet as an informational resource. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones 24
(cont d) Headsets ATD s such as screen reader, magnification, speech, etc. Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training II. The design and creation of meaningful products is enhanced and extended through the use of technology. Benchmarks G. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. Assessment Tasks G1. Be introduced/exposed to using age appropriate technologies to gather information such as; dictionaries, encyclopedias, text readers, etc. G2. Awareness and recognition that technology is a tool to help complete an assignment. G3. Awareness of working with others when using technology tools to convey ideas or illustrate simple concepts related to a specified age appropriate project. G4. Be introduced to selecting media formats with assistance from teachers, parents and peers. G5. Student will participant in the creation and presentation of a classroom multimedia project. Use Kid Pix or an alternate software program such as Intellitalk 2/3, HyperStudio, Creative Studio, etc. 25
Previous Benchmarks A. Explore and experience how people use technology to solve problems. B. Use basic terminology to identify and describe the components of technology systems. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Explore and experience the use of assistive technology devices such as; screen reader, optical aids (magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software, Braille, large print, text reader, scanner, speech synthesizers, electronic encyclopedias, etc. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. G6. Awareness and exposure to the use of a variety of productivity software such as word processing, drawing tools, graphic design tools, presentation software to convey ideas and illustrate concepts. G7. Students will begin to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills through the use of age-appropriate problem solving software. G8. Begin to place text into a document with teacher guidance using specific ADT. G9. Begin to open a created document that is assigned by a teacher. G10. Begin to save/print text in a document with support. 26
Access software by selecting appropriate icon or use navigation/special keys. Use classroom supported software. Use technology to complete projects/assignments/homework. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training ATD s as needed (software/hardware screen reader, magnification text reader, etc.) III Communication is enhanced and extended through the use of technology. Benchmarks G. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. Assessment Tasks H1. Students will be exposed to email as a form of communication. 27
Previous Benchmarks A. Explore and experience how people use technology to solve problems. B. Use basic terminology to identify and describe the components of technology systems. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Explore and experience the use of assistive technology devices such as; screen reader, optical aids (magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software, Braille, large print, text reader, scanner, speech synthesizers, electronic encyclopedias, etc. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. G. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. H2. Students will begin to understand the expanded role of telecommunications and networking in the information age, and use these tools productively for research and communication. H3. Students will enter text into a document using appropriate ATD (word processing activities) H4. Students will save and print a document using appropriate ATD. H5. Students will be exposed to retrieval and reply elements using email. Write as a form of personal expression Correspond by e-mail Use appropriate adaptive software/hardware to produce a form of personal expression or correspondence. 28
Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training IV. The ethical use of technology is an essential element of responsible citizenship. Benchmarks I. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. Assessment Tasks I1 Students will adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy and Network Agreement of the LEA/State. I2. Participate in a discussion of the consequences of irresponsible uses of technology resources at home or at school Use technology/atd s respectfully and responsibly in and out of school. 29
Training Parental support Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement 30
Second Grade Technology Key Concept: I. Information access and organization is enhanced and facilitate through appropriate use of technology. Benchmarks A. Use basic terminology to identify and describe the components of technological systems including adaptation requirements. Assessment Tasks A1. Participate in a discussion about proper use and care of technological components and adaptations. A2. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the components of technological systems they frequently use in school or home (Identify and label parts of the computer) Apply knowledge to identify, select or describe using correct terminology. Apply knowledge to participate in discussion. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Alternate Keyboard Internet access 31
(cont d) E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreements Training B. Explore and experience how people use technology to solve problems. Assessment Tasks: B1. Students will be guided to given URL s and/or bookmarks for an academic purpose. B2. Students will be exposed to online resources catalogs to access information. B3. Students will be able to perform basic operational skills such as; recognize appropriate software icons and tools, use navigational and special keys such as back, stop, forward, home, proper use of the scroll bar, tab escape windows logo, etc. B4. Students will use arrow keys to read selected menus. B5. Students will locate and use alpha and numeric keys on the keyboard. B6. Students will use home row position as a base, using proper two/one hand placement technique and body positioning. B7. Students will develop a good understanding of the assistive technology that enables him/her to access the computer. B8. Students will use alt+4 at the end of the lesson to quit all running applications, automatically logoff the file server and clean desktop for next user. 32
B9. Students will use enter key to selected desired choice in the Start Menu. B10. Students will demonstrate a good understanding of the assistive technology that enables him/her to access the computer. Awareness of tools and icons. Identify or select tool correctly. Aware of the internet as an informational resource. Tools introduced available for students to explore, identify and describe using correct terminology. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training C. Explore and use the keyboard and perform basic operations with adaptive technology and teacher guided assistance. 33
Assessment Tasks C1. Has a working knowledge of the keyboard or is using programs such as; Talking Typer (APH), Typing Teacher (Marvelsoft), Type to Learn (Sunburst), Ultra Keys (Bytes of Learning), etc. C2. Know how to use specific ATD for student functional access to the computer such as; Braille overlays, labels, keyboard, tactile locators, speech synthesizers, screen readers, speech output software, optical aids (magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software/hardware) C3 Know how to use appropriate software icons and tools. C4. Know how to use alpha and numeric keys on the keyboard. C5. Students will be able to perform basic operations skills such as: locate the power button, turn on/shut down correctly, login/logout with assistance as needed and print. C6. Know how to use correct use of special keys such as; shift enter, delete, return/enter, backspace and CAPS control, windows logo, alt, escape with assistance as needed. C7. Know how to properly use of mouse/navigational keys with assistances as needed such as; scroll bar, arrows, tab, stop, home, page up, page down. C8. Know how to handle and use CD/DVD correctly. C9. Uses Windows Keys 34
Aware and demonstrate recognition of appropriate keyboard, keyboarding, program and any adaptive aids required. Aware of age appropriate software and ATD icons for computer access. Demonstrate ability to access software by selecting appropriate icon(s) or use navigation or special keys. Aware of/demonstrate using the relief dots on the f and j keys as cue for hand placement. Aware of and locate alpha and/or numeric keys. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training D. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. Assessment Tasks D1. Participate in a discussion about proper use and care of technological components, to include handling of CD/DVD. D2. Demonstrate proper use of the mouse, navigation and special keys for software applications and adaptive software/hardware. 35
D3. Exposure to video camera, scanner, digital camera, MIDI keyboard, etc. Aware and demonstrate recognition of appropriate keyboard, keyboarding, program and any adaptive aids required. Aware of age appropriate software and ATD icons for computer access. Demonstrate ability to access software by selecting appropriate icon(s) or use navigation or special keys. Aware of/demonstrate using the relief dots on the f and j keys as cue for hand placement. Aware of and locate alpha and/or numeric keys. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training E. Explore and experience the use of assistive technology devices such as screen reader, optical aids such as magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software, Braille, large print, text reader, scanner, speech synthesizers, electronic encyclopedias, etc. 36
Assessment Tasks E1. Students will be aware of and use ATD s responsibly. E2. Students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of ATD s as needed across a wide variety of subject areas. Aware of and initial use of ATD s Access icons for appropriate ATD on computer. Use ATD s to complete assignments. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training F. Explore and experience the internet and World Wide Web. Assessment Tasks F1. Student will be exposed to teacher facilitated, internet sites, online resources, catalogs, etc. F2. Student will be aware of electronic card catalog and keyword searches using ATD selected for his/her use. 37
Aware of the internet as an informational resource. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headsets ATD s such as screen reader, magnification, speech, etc. Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training II. The design and creation of meaningful products is enhanced and extended through the use of technology. Benchmarks G. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. Assessment Tasks G1. Students will compose a simple word processing document using appropriate software and adaptations. G2. Exposure to video and digital camera s, etc. G3. Students will be exposed to any and/or create Blogs. 38
G4. Students will use a variety of productivity software (word processing, drawing tools, graphic and design tools, presentation tools, database tools) to convey ideas and illustrate concepts. G5. Student will demonstrate adding, editing, stacking, cards using sound or movies, etc. G6. Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning skills through the use of age-appropriate problem solving software. Access software by selecting appropriate icon or use navigation/special keys. Use classroom curriculum supported software. Use technology to complete projects/assignments/homework. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training ATD s as needed (software/hardware) 39
III Communication is enhanced and extended through the use of technology. Benchmarks H. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. Assessment Tasks H1. Students will be exposed to email as a form of communication. Previous Benchmarks A. Explore and experience how people use technology to solve problems. B. Use basic terminology to identify and describe the components of technology systems. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Explore and experience the use of assistive technology devices such as; screen reader, optical aids magnifying lenses for monitor, magnification software, Braille, large print, text reader, scanner, speech synthesizers, electronic encyclopedias, etc. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. G. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. H2. Students will begin to understand the expanded role of telecommunications and networking in the information age, and use these tools productively for research and communication. H3. Students will enter text into a document using appropriate ATD (word processing activities) H4. Students will save and print a document using appropriate ATD. 40
H5. Students will be exposed to retrieval and reply elements using email. Write as a form of personal expression Correspond by e-mail Use appropriate adaptive software/hardware to produce a form of personal expression or correspondence. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Alternate keyboard Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement Training IV. The ethical use of technology is an essential element of responsible citizenship. Benchmarks I. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. Assessment Tasks I1 Students will adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy and Network Agreement of the LEA/State. 41
I2. Participate in a discussion of the consequences of irresponsible uses of technology resources at home or at school Use technology/atd s respectfully and responsibly in and out of school. Training Parental support Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera Computer lab Microphones Headphones Alternate keyboard Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software LEA/State network agreement 42
Third Grade Technology Key Concept: I. Information access and organization is enhanced and facilitate through appropriate use of technology. Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. Assessment Tasks A1. Students will select and use the appropriate ATD to access the web. A2. Students will locate/select the appropriate keys to operate a screen reader/magnification program. A3. Student will select appropriate cursor to navigate to access the web (PC cursor/jaws cursor). A4. Students will access websites given URL s and/or bookmarks for an academic purpose using a screen reader/magnification, and/or adaptive hardware. A5. Access information from CD-ROM references. A6. Participate in discussion of the usefulness/validity of resources. Locate and/or acquire the required devices. Icons to perform/participate in the identified activity. Finding information directly relating to students personal wants and needs. 43
Screen reader Adaptive keyboard (such as Tactus keyboard, large print keyboard, etc.) Mouse Headphones/headset Microphones Computer station Overlays Know how to use the basic 15 keys for JAWS operation and basic keys for Zoomtext. Know the difference between Windows/JAWS commands. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera Video camera MIDI (music) keyboard Dancing Dots software program Computer lab Appropriate ATD s (software/hardware) B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. Assessment Tasks: B1. Students will explore the uses of a database. Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. 44
Benchmarks (continued) E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. B2. Students will enter, display and interpret information in a database/spreadsheet with assistance. Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. B3. Students will explore a table/chart/graph from a spreadsheet with assistance. Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. 45
Organize information of interest to the students into a database spreadsheet. Appropriate software programs using speech. Screen reader and/or magnification Refreshable Braille devices Screen reader Magnification Adaptive keyboard overlays Access to screen reader and/or magnification program Adaptive keyboard such as Tactus keyboard, large print keyboard, etc C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technical system. Assessment Tasks C1. Students will be able to perform basic operational skills such as; recognize icons and tools using magnification or screen reader. C2. Be introduced to the Numpad commands of a screen reader/short-cut key commands such as: Read and select from a menu Login/logout/shutdown Print/emboss preview and print Open, close and safe a file (introduce home directory, floppy, memory stick, external drives or drive, etc.) Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. 46
D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. C3. Students will demonstrate keyboarding skills with a goal of 10 WPM at 90% accuracy using the touch type method of typing. Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. C4. Students will be able to perform basic navigational skills such as: Scrolling up and down Review back, forward, home and stop Entering URL s Recognize and appropriately respond to computer signals (e.g. hour glass, error messages) or as altered by screen reader. Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. 47
C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. Apply proper care and safe use of technological equipment. Braille, Braille display, large print overlays etc. Know how to use the basic short cut commands for screen reader/magnification program. DeWitt Teaching Word with JAWS for Windows Tactile graphics Internet access E-mail access LEA network access and curriculum support software LEA/State kid friendly network agreement Training Adaptive keyboards such as Tactus keyboard, large print keyboards, etc. *Access to keyboarding programs Talking Typer (APH), Hand held keyboards (e.g. Alpha Smarts, Braille Notetakers) II. The design and creation of meaningful products is enhanced and extended through the use of technology. D. Use of technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. 48
Assessment Tasks D1. Students will participate in the creation and presentation of a classroom multi-media project. Use software such as Kid Pix, alternate software programs or PowerPoint using ATD, Intellitools, Creative software. D2. Exposure to video camera, scanner, digital camera, MIDI keyboard, etc. Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. D3. Students will create a product using information gathered from electronic resources. Students will compose, revise, edit and publish a document in a word processing software and appropriate ATD. D4. Edit using spell check. Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. 49
E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. D5. Student will use a screen reader/magnification software application to access word processing programs. Communicate knowledge with a product. Write as a form of personal expression Use technology to complete assignments, homework/projects. Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera MIDI (music) keyboard Computer lab Microphones Headphones/Headsets ATD s Using an adaptive software program such as Dancing Dots Access to a keyboarding program, (Talking Typer (APH), Hand Held keyboards (e.g. AlphaSmarts) Braille Notetakers) Access to screen readers and/or magnification program Internet access E-mail access Curriculum support software. 50
III. Communication is enhanced and extended through the use of technology. E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. Assessment Tasks E1. Students will participate in a class activity that involves communication by e-mail, Benchmarks A. Select and use an appropriate technology for a given task. B. Demonstrate skill using technology to access, collect, organize and synthesize information. C. Demonstrate the safe operation and proper care of a technological system. D. Use technologies as tools to enhance products and creative expression. E. Use technology as a tool to enhance communication. F. Practice ethical and legal standards for technology. Use HyperTerminal to connect notetaker Computer catalogs Electronic encyclopedia/dictionary Computer stations Scanner Digital camera MIDI (music) keyboard Computer lab Microphones Headphones/Headsets ATD s 51