Grade 1 Technology Applications BC Learning Standards

Digital Footprint And Reputation

Internet Safety

understands that computer programming algorithms are sets of instructions that tell computers what to do

Creativity and Innovation

understands that anyone can publish on the Web, so not all sites are equally trustworthy

understands what cyberbullying means and what he/she can do when he/she encounters it

understands that the information they put online leaves a digital footprint or trail. This trail can be big or small, helpful or hurtful, depending on how he/she manages it.

Cyberbullying

Technology Operations and Concepts

uses email to communicate with real people within his/her school, family, and community

understands that keyword searching is an effective way to locate information on the Internet and knows how to select keywords to produce the best search results

Relationships And Communication

is aware that many websites ask for information that is private and knows how to responsibly handle such requests.

understands how the ability for people to communicate online can unite a community

Research and Information Literacy

communicates effectively by email, takes into account the purpose and audience of his/her message, and the tone he/she wants to convey

Communication and Collaboration

understands that he/she can go to exciting places online, but needs to follow certain rules to remain safe

Digital Citizenship

uses a variety of digital media (text, images, audio, and movie) to express him/herself creatively

Creative Credit And Copyright

Privacy And Security

Specialized And Advanced Skills for Creative Expression

understands the concept of having ownership over creative work.

Digital Literacy Framework Grade 1

General Knowledge And Functional Skills

Information Literacy

can use a digital device, which may be one of many types (e.g. Desktop PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone)

understands the reasons why people use passwords, the benefits of using passwords, and knows strategies for creating and keeping strong, secure passwords

Technology Mediated Communication And Collaboration

understands that the purpose of product websites is to encourage buying the product and is aware of methods used to promote products on these sites

Big Ideas

Applied Design

Applied Skills

Applied Technologies

Explore the use of simple, available tools and technologies to extend their capabilities

Use materials, tools, and technologies in a safe manner in both physical and digital environments

Decide on how and with whom to share their product

Choose tools and materials

Identify needs and opportunities for designing, through exploration

Ideating

Designs grow out of natural curiosity.

Develop their skills and add new ones through play and collaborative work

Demonstrate their product, tell the story of designing and making their product, and explain how their product contributes to the individual, family, community, and/or environment

Make a product using known procedures or through modelling of others

Making

Generate ideas from their experiences and interests

Skills can be developed through play.

Use personal preferences to evaluate the success of their design solutions

Sharing

Use trial and error to make changes, solve problems, or incorporate new ideas from self or others

Add to others' ideas

Technologies are tools that extend human capabilities

Reflect on their ability to work effectively both as individuals and collaboratively in a group

Choose an idea to pursue.