Grade 4 • Instructional Technology What Your Child Will Learn

Grade 4 Instructional Technology

What Your Child Will Learn

Create a duplicate file i.e. Save As, Duplicate, Make a Copy
Save file in a different format - i.e. .pdf, .jpg, .mov, .doc, .txt
Select and use an appropriate template
Multitask to increase productivity - i.e. keyboard shortcuts, multi-function keys, minimize/maximize, trackpad/touchscreen gestures, split-screen
Use multiple ways to accomplish the same task (i.e.: keyboard shortcuts vs. icons vs. menus)
Understand options to view file structure - i.e. icon, list, column
Choose appropriate page/slide formatting features margins, page/slide numbers
Digitally share work with others
Modify an image in a document
Insert objects such as graphs, charts, and spreadsheets
Print multimedia presentations in a variety of formats
Select transitions and animations
Create a chart or graph
Develop an understanding of appropriate keyboarding positions
Type or enter text/numbers combinations
Type using two hands
Type at least 15 WPM
Type words and paragraphs with accuracy and precision

Explain the information that students put online impacts others and how others perceive them.
Identify strategies for creating strong, secure passwords and its importance in cybersecurity.
Generate solutions for dealing with cyberbullying
Describe the characteristics of Netiquette and how it applies to online communication.

Identify, obtain, and use information from electronic data sources such as databases and the Internet 
Solve real-world problems using technology as a tool
Make informed decisions using technology as a tool

Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology

Identify how the elements of coding are used to create new solutions to existing problems.
Break down a problem into smaller manageable parts and identify key information.
Use patterns and trends in data to inform decisions
Refine code to improve upon existing code.

Become familiar with keyboarding functions
Use word processing software to create and print documents
Use a graphics program to create an original picture
Create a document that includes words and pictures
Use a graphing program, with assistance, to construct tables and graphs
Create a multimedia presentation using various features (such as text and images)
Recognize technology’s role in telecommunication
Communicate ideas or information using technology
Use various media and formats for multiple purposes

Collaborate in pairs or groups to develop technology-based presentations or products for content-related topics using digital audio, photos, images, video, or charts (e.g., interact via videoconferencing or blogging with young adult authors, musicians, artists, or scientists to collaborate on a multimedia product with teacher oversight)
Create and edit products in a variety of media environments (e.g., presentations, newsletter, video, annotated calendar, wiki) to effectively communicate individual and group curriculum activities, ideas, or results to multiple audiences
Use technology communications tools (e.g., online forums, blogs, email, text messaging, chat, voice over IP (VoIP), video conferencing) to interact with students or experts from other cultures, communities, or countries on a collaborative, content-specific activity or project
Working in pairs or small groups with assigned roles, use digital tools to explore specific subject-related concepts or content and present problem solutions or create original works using appropriate tools (e.g., animation and drawing software, visual data tools, graphic organizers, simulation development tools, programming languages, video camera, editing software, music software)

Revised: 10/2019