Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Response to Oregon Technology Standard

Oregon Education Technology Standard #5 deals with Digital Citizenship.
Second grade students using the computer are working on a pretty basic level. This is not to say that they have issues with playing games or practicing skills. On the contrary, many students are fairly savvy with knowing how to navigate the computer and mouse.
This can be a good and a bad thing, as they are not afraid to punch keys, or try new avenues/strategies on the computer.
By basic level, I am referring to the fact that this is the age when students really begin to comprehend what they are reading. And at age 7 and 8, they sometimes can not differentiate what is appropriate or safe without having direct, purposeful instruction regarding these matters.
Standard #5 States that "Students will understand human, cultural and societal issues related to digital technology and practice legal, ethical and responsible behavior. They will advocate safe legal and responsible use of information and digital technology, model and practice  a positive attitude toward using digital technology", and that students will "support collaboration, learning and productivity. They will demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning."
Mini-lessons regarding web site navigation, as well as encouraging students to use my resources on Delicious.com, will be necessary and appropriate to model and teach to the second grade students.
They will require constant reinforcement and supervision while accessing computers.
It will be important to allow students to work together collaboratively, playing games and practicing skills on their computers to support one another in a positive manner.
It's been beneficial to review these standards, particularly as I become more proficient with implementing technology and computer use with my class.


1 comment:

  1. Great thoughts! I hope you have fun incorporating some of these standards with your second graders!

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