Tech and Library Grade 2

NHPS Technology Benchmark Continuum                                                                               Second Grade

*Bold items are those new to this grade level or those moved from “With assistance” to “Independently” at this level.

 

Students Will…

  1. General Communication

Semester Taught

 

1

2

  • Use mouse or keyboard effectively to move around the computer screen and search for information

 

 

  • Use effective keyboarding movements for efficient use of the computer

 

 

  • Send and respond to email messages

 

 

  1. Gathering Information/Research

 

 

 

 

 

  • Bookmark favorite sites

 

 

  • Use a simple search engine to find information (from approved and accessible sites)

 

 

  • Locate information (text, pictures, animation) within approved and accessible sites

 

 

  •  
    • Open and close approved websites

 

 

  •  
    • Open approved websites and search for information within nonlinear presentations

 

 

  •  
    • Download selected information

 

 

  1. Publishing

 

 

 

 

 

  •  
    • Use word-processing programs to produce drafts

 

 

  •  
    • Use simple word-processing programs to prepare some publications

 

 

  •  
    • Use spell check