St.

Robert School: Instructional Technology

Technology Skills by Grade Level

Fourth Grade

Technology Basics
Skill NETS Notes
Understand and comply with School AUP
5
(Acceptable Use Policy).
Navigate Sense-Lang online Keyboarding site. 6
Practice proper ergonomics (sit up straight, use
both hands) at computer. Set volume at 5
appropriate level.
Know how to try to solve problems with computer
6
before asking for help.
Technology Vocabulary
Skill NETS Notes
Vocabulary:
Browser (e.g. tutorial, assessment, web browser)
6
Internet (i.e. web browser, URL, keyword, World
Wide Web, search engine, links).
Technology Concepts- Spiraling
Skill NETS Notes
Save and retrieve work (student network account).
6
Create new folder and move files to folder.
Practice basic research techniques using various
search engines.
3, 4, 6
• Search Cube
• Type address to access website
Keyboarding: Type 15 words per minute using
6
correct keyboarding skills and without error.
Keyboarding
Identify:
• Home keys
• Space bar
• Enter
• Backspace
6
• Delete
• Shift
• Caps lock
• Number lock
• Type sentences
• Type paragraphs
Use basic document printing skills. 6
Navigate between open programs. 6

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Technology Basics
Use: (5 of 9)
• The computer
• Digital camera
• Projector (on/off)
• Smart Response
5
• Document camera
• SMART Board
• MP3 player
• Kindle
• Or, ________________
Technology Projects
Skill NETS Notes
Use a Web 2.0 tool to communicate
comprehension using: 1, 4, 6
____________________________________.
Collaborate in a small group to communicate a
story using images and text.
i.e. iPhoto, Power Point, Keynote
• New slide
• Write text
• Add sound
• Import/save image 1,2, 3,
4, 6
• Insert/move image
• Change size and shape of image
• Change an object’s pattern or color in a
drawing program
• Change background
• Slide transitions
Use software and web tools to organize, plan, and
• Graph using Create-A-Graph (web tool)
• Create a ______________ using Microsoft
Word
o Copy, cut, and paste
o Spell checker, dictionary, and
thesaurus
o Formatting toolbar 1, 2,
o Use text tool 3, 4, 6
o Move objects
o Use different views to create and
organize
• Create a __________ using Notebook
Software
o Use Lesson Activity Toolkit as a
resource
Collaborate outside classroom to complete project. 1

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Technology Basics
Technology Research & Ethics (Media Specialists)
Skill NETS Notes
Use Destiny to locate and reserve books in the
3, 6
library.
Learn appropriate skills to use technology safely,
responsibly, and effectively – CyberSmart 5
Curriculum.

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National Educational Technology

Standards for Students
NETS-S
1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative
thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.

2. Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital

media and environments to communicate and work
collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual
learning and contribute to the learning of others.

3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital

tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision

Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct
research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed
decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural,

and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and
ethical behavior.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students

demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations.

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