Empowered Learner

  • 1.

    Recognize that technology provides the opportunity to enhance relevance, increase confidence, offer authentic choice, and produce positive impacts in learning.CSS.EL.K-2.1

Knowledge Constructor

  • 2.

    Use digital tools (e.g. computers, tablets, cameras, software, 3D printers, etc.…) to build knowledge, produce creative artifacts, and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.CSS.KC.K-2.2

    1. 3.

      Identify and use the home row of the keyboard effectively.CSS.KC.K-2.2.3

    2. 4.

      Build (use, modify and/or create) collections of digital images and words to communicate learning using a variety of media types.CSS.KC.K-2.2.4

Digital Citizen

  • 3.

    Identify the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected society and model behaviors that are safe, legal, and ethical.CSS.DC.K-2.3

    1. 3.

      Understand shared information on the Internet can be permanent.CSS.DC.K-2.3.3

    2. 4.

      Recognize and avoid harmful behaviors in online environments (e.g. viruses, in-app purchases, cyber-bullying, etc).CSS.DC.K-2.3.4

    3. 5.

      Follow safety rules and exhibit responsibility when using a device.CSS.DC.K-2.3.5

    4. 6.

      Create an artifact that shows the use of a positive safe behavior when using technology.CSS.DC.K-2.3.6

Innovative Designer and Creator

  • 4.

    Use the Design Process (use, modify, create) with a variety of tools to identify and solve problems by creating new, modified, or imaginative solutions.CSS.IDC.K-2.4

    1. 4.

      Recognize that innovation in technology meets a range of needs (3D printing, coding, robotics, drones, etc.).CSS.IDC.K-2.4.4

Computational Thinker

  • 5.

    Develop and employ Computational Thinking strategies (break-down, find patterns, and create algorithms) to identify and solve problems.CSS.CT.K-2.5

    1. 2.

      Identify patterns.CSS.CT.K-2.5.2

    2. 3.

      Create and use Algorithms (a set of step-by-step instructions) to complete a task.CSS.CT.K-2.5.3

    3. 4.

      Use Algorithms (a set of step-by-step instructions) to construct programs (using a block-based programming language or unplugged activities) that accomplish a task as a means of creative expression.CSS.CT.K-2.5.4

    4. 6.

      Analyze and debug (identify and fix) with or without a computing device.CSS.CT.K-2.5.6

Creative Communicator

  • 6.

    Use digital tools to creatively share and express ideas.CSS.CC.K-2.6

    1. 1.

      Create a variety of artifacts.CSS.CC.K-2.6.1

    2. 3.

      Present information using a digital device.CSS.CC.K-2.6.3

Global Collaborator

  • 7.

    Use digital tools to collaborate with others both locally and globally.CSS.GC.K-2.7

    1. 3.

      Understand features of online environments.CSS.GC.K-2.7.3

Reflective Researcher

  • 8.

    Select appropriate sources to conduct authentic research to produce a relevant and credible product.CSS.RR.K-2.8

    1. 2.

      Understand that resources on the Internet vary in quality and are found in a variety of places so care is needed in selection.CSS.RR.K-2.8.2

    2. 3.

      Understand there is an appropriate place to find information to research the answer to a question.CSS.RR.K-2.8.3

Digital Awareness

  • 9.

    Understand how people can use technology.CSS.DA.K-2.9

    1. 5.

      Identify that technological innovation changes how people live and work.CSS.DA.K-2.9.5

    2. 6.

      Understand that when you are on a networked device you are connected to other people.CSS.DA.K-2.9.6

    3. 7.

      Practice using a variety of computing hardware and software to achieve personal learning goals.CSS.DA.K-2.9.7

    4. 8.

      Identify and describe solutions to simple hardware and software problems (ex. volume control).CSS.DA.K-2.9.8

    5. 9.

      Describe how technology can impact an individual's life positively and negatively.CSS.DA.K-2.9.9

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2021