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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