I teach in alignment with Massachusetts Instructional Technology Frameworks and the Common Core State Standards. I believe instructional technology and information literacy should not be taught in isolation. I work in collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate and utilize technology while students develop and practice 21st century skills. Students learn how these skills are essential and applied in everyday life situations. The curriculum encourages students to explore, innovate and create.
Grades Kindergarten-Second Grade
Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications, as well as an
understanding of the concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.
Basic Operations
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
Internet and Multimedia
Database and Spreadsheets
Standard 2. Demonstrate the responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and
safety issues in using electronic media at home, in school, and in society.
Ethics
Classroom/Society
Health and Safety
Standard 3. Demonstrate the ability to use technology for research, critical thinking, problem
solving, decision making, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Research (Gathering and Using Information)
Problem Solving
Collaboration and Communication
Grades Third - Fifth Grade
Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications, as well as an
understanding of the concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.
Basic Operations
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
Multimedia and Presentation Tools
Database
Spreadsheets
Internet, Networking and Online Communication
Standard 2. Demonstrate the responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and
safety issues in using electronic media at home, in school, and in society.
Ethics
Classroom/Society
Health and Safety
Standard 3. Demonstrate the ability to use technology for research, critical thinking, problem
solving, decision making, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Research (Gathering and Using Information)
Problem Solving
Collaboration and Communication
understanding of the concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.
Basic Operations
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
Multimedia and Presentation Tools
Database
Spreadsheets
Internet, Networking and Online Communication
Standard 2. Demonstrate the responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and
safety issues in using electronic media at home, in school, and in society.
Ethics
Classroom/Society
Health and Safety
Standard 3. Demonstrate the ability to use technology for research, critical thinking, problem
solving, decision making, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Research (Gathering and Using Information)
Problem Solving
Collaboration and Communication
