Profile of a Technology Literate Kid: Preschool to Grade 2

Source: The International Society for Technology in Education's National Education Technology Standards Project, funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in consultation with the U.S. Department of Education; the Milken Exchange on Education Technology; and Apple Computer, Inc.

According to the International Society for Technology in Education, prior to completion of second grade, your child should be able to:

• Demonstrate proficient mouse skills.

• Start up and shut down a computer system.

• Use instructional software in various content areas.

• Recognize and use basic computer vocabulary.

• Operate commonly used media devices (e.g., puzzles, logical-thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools).

• Use input devices to navigate the graphic interface on multimedia learning resources.

• Use printers to produce hard copy of student products.

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