Grade 4 Technology Applications SCOS Standards

Safety and Ethical Issues

Research Process

Technology as a Tool

Informational Text

Sources of Information

Apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information.

Implement appropriate reading strategies when reading for information.

Explain the importance of relevant characteristics in various genres.

Apply a research process as part of collaborative research.

Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students.

Understand issues related to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology resources.

Understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware.

Understand ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.

Understand internet safety precautions (personal information, passwords, etc.).

Apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes.

Use various types of resources to gather information (including print and online media).

Use relevant sources of information for an assigned task.

Use reliable sources of information.

Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.

Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).

Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).