Alabama K–6 technology standards

Alabama writes its own technology standards. They are published as 2025 Alabama Course of Study: Digital Literacy and Computer Science, adopted 2025 and are not a version of a national framework. 124 of 152 are matched to a national standard.

Manual acquisition of the 2025 DLCS COS (ALSDE, effective May 2026); CSP carries only the superseded 2018 DLCS. Reconstructed from the agency PDF by scripts/extract-al-dlcs.mjs (per-grade grade-band grid walk). Verified structurally: complete gap-free 1..N per-grade numbering (152 rows K-6) plus a full text-fidelity/artifact scan. Re-run the extractor after any re-fetch; CSP DLCS/STEM families excluded via subjectMap.

Framework: 2025 Alabama Course of Study: Digital Literacy and Computer Science
Adopted: 2025
Source last checked: July 24, 2026

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152 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

K.1K
Create a plan that outlines the steps needed to complete a task, with guidance and support.
K.2K
Identify information in a given problem as essential or non-essential.
K.3K
Model a simple algorithm using unplugged or plugged activities, with guidance and support.
K.4K
Collect and organize data in a logical way, with guidance and support. Examples: chart, graph
K.5K
Sort objects into groups and label them to help a computer find patterns and make predictions.
K.6K
Explain what it means to be connected to the Internet.
K.7K
Distinguish between personal and public information and identify ways to keep personal information secure.
K.8K
Identify ways to use online resources safely.
K.9K
Identify the functions of basic hardware components of a digital device, including input and output devices.
K.10K
Explore examples of emerging technologies and their purposes.
K.11K
Use age-appropriate online sources to find answers to simple questions, with guidance and support.
K.12K
Identify ways people communicate using technology.
K.13K
Use basic input and output devices to interact with digital platforms, with guidance and support.
K.14K
Identify an appropriate digital tool to complete a given task, with guidance and support.
K.15K
Compare intelligent and non-intelligent machines, and discuss what makes a machine intelligent, with guidance and support. Examples: self-driving car vs. pencil sharpener; robot vacuum vs. toaster
1.11
Create an algorithm to complete a task.
1.21
Identify a bug in a given program and debug the program, with guidance and support.
1.31
Organize essential information to solve a problem, with or without digital tools.
1.41
Construct elements of a simple program in collaboration with others.
1.51
Collect data and organize data into categories using a variety of tools, with guidance and support.
1.61
Create a simple chart with labels and features to help a computer sort items by recognizing patterns.
1.71
Describe how devices connect and interact with other devices to perform specific functions.
1.81
Demonstrate age-appropriate methods for keeping personal information secure.
1.91
Demonstrate safe use of online resources, with guidance and support.
1.101
Locate and identify sensors on electronic devices.
1.111
Describe and attempt troubleshooting steps to solve a technology problem, with guidance and support.
1.121
Identify ways that new technology is designed to solve problems and make tasks easier or more efficient.
1.131
Identify keywords from a question or topic and use age-appropriate digital resources to conduct research, with guidance and support.
1.141
Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors for communicating with others in a digital environment.
1.151
Independently use basic input and output devices to interact with digital platforms.
1.161
Use online digital tools to create a collaborative product, with guidance and support.
1.171
Locate letters and numbers on the keyboard.
2.12
Create an algorithm to solve a problem collaboratively and explain alternative ways to solve the same problem.
2.22
Test and debug a given program.
2.32
Classify, evaluate, and represent essential information to solve a problem, using digital tools.
2.42
Construct or modify a simple program, using basic commands.
2.52
Collect, create, and logically organize data in a digital format.
2.62
Create a labeled dataset that includes features to help a computer classify items. Examples: color, size, type
2.72
Explain that information on the Internet comes from many different computers (servers).
2.82
Explain the need for secure passwords and create one that meets simple criteria.
2.92
Use online resources safely in individual and collaborative settings.
2.102
Use basic software features within familiar applications.
2.112
Describe and attempt troubleshooting steps to solve a technology problem.
2.122
Explain how technology impacts the way people live and work.
2.132
Describe the types of tasks emerging technology can and cannot perform.
2.142
Identify tools that make technology more accessible for everyone.
2.152
Perform an Internet search within a search engine or website to conduct research.
2.162
Explain how sharing information online contributes to a users digital footprint.
2.172
Explain the purposes of input and output components of digital devices.
2.182
Identify and use multiple digital tools to complete a project, with guidance and support.
2.192
Explain that AI uses data to find patterns but can make a mistake if the data is biased, incomplete, or incorrect.
2.202
Type five words per minute, using efficient keyboarding techniques.
3.13
Develop and document an algorithm that outlines specific steps to complete a project for other learners to follow.
3.23
Use numbers or letters to represent information in another form.
3.33
Demonstrate how a larger problem can be broken into sub-problems.
3.43
Explain the function of a flowchart.
3.53
Create a working program using sequencing and events in a visual programming environment, working in collaboration with others.
3.63
Organize data to answer a question, using a variety of computing and data visualization methods.
3.73
Explain what makes the Internet a global network.
3.83
Apply strategies to create and manage passwords.
3.93
Identify examples of suspicious activity of applications and devices that should be reported. Examples: phishing, malware, privacy settings
3.103
Describe the differences between hardware and software.
3.113
Identify technological inventions and contributions that have impacted society.
3.123
Explore and describe how emerging technologies can be used for learning and in daily life.
3.133
Explain how technology can be designed to support people with different needs.
3.143
Use keywords in an Internet search to find accurate and relevant information to a specific question.
3.153
Describe ways digital platforms collect personal information.
3.163
Demonstrate appropriate behaviors that reflect a positive and responsible digital footprint when communicating in a digital environment.
3.173
Select and use multiple digital tools to complete a project.
3.183
Write a prompt to guide AI tools in generating useful responses, and explain how different prompts affect the results.
3.193
Type ten words per minute using efficient keyboarding techniques.
4.14
Build and revise an algorithm and defend the choices made during the process.
4.24
Construct a system of numbers, letters, or symbols to represent information.
4.34
Analyze given sub-problems while addressing a larger problem.
4.44
Use flowcharts to create a plan or algorithm.
4.54
Describe the structure and function of a simple pseudocode.
4.64
Create a working program using conditional statements and loops in a visual programming environment, working in collaboration with others.
4.74
Collect and organize data to answer a question, using a variety of computing and data visualization methods.
4.84
Explain how AI systems use data to make predictions or decisions. Example: machine learning
4.94
Explain how cloud computing allows users to access files and programs over the Internet.
4.104
Identify the domain name and protocol in a URL.
4.114
Describe various forms of suspicious online activity. Examples: phishing, malware, privacy settings
4.124
Discuss possible strategies to protect themselves from malicious online activity.
4.134
Describe how hardware and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks.
4.144
Explain the potential consequences of inappropriate online behavior and identify strategies for prevention and response.
4.154
Explain how technology has changed the ways people communicate and interact, and describe the positive and negative effects of these changes.
4.164
Analyze and discuss the benefits and challenges of using emerging technologies in learning and daily life.
4.174
Explain how creating digital content with accessibility in mind (Universal Design Principles) can benefit all users.
4.184
Utilize search strategies to find accurate and relevant online information.
4.194
Evaluate the credibility of an online source based on given criteria.
4.204
Explain why digital platforms may include advertisements and collect personal information.
4.214
Create and share digital content that reflects respectful communication to demonstrate responsible online interactions.
4.224
Describe the users responsibilities for digital footprints, both their own and those of others.
4.234
Use digital tools to create images, audio files, or videos to complete assignments or share ideas.
4.244
Explain the ways users save information in an organized manner on digital devices.
4.254
Craft a process for creating prompts which includes testing them, getting feedback, and refining them over time based on how well the AI performs.
4.264
Type 15 words per minute using efficient keyboarding techniques.
5.15
Compare two or more algorithms and discuss each ones advantages and disadvantages for a specific task.
5.25
Create and use a system of representative letters, numbers, or symbols, including binary numbers, to identify patterns in related data.
5.35
Create pseudocode using sequencing and a simple IF/THEN selection.
5.45
Create a working program using variables in a visual programming environment, independently or collaboratively.
5.55
Create clear and accurate data visualizations using digital tools to communicate findings to an audience, including labels and titles.
5.65
Evaluate how AI uses data to create representations of the world as a basis for making predictions or decisions.
5.75
Explain how devices connect and communicate in a simple network.
5.85
Research and discuss the purposes and potential privacy implications of online tracking methods.
5.95
Discuss possible defenses against forms of online manipulation and impersonation. Examples: phishing, baiting
5.105
Explain the purpose and importance of regular software updates.
5.115
Analyze scenarios involving online ethical dilemmas and propose responsible actions based on ethical principles and the school or districts acceptable use policy.
5.125
Explain how technology can be used to raise awareness, help others, or solve a problem in society.
5.135
Evaluate the positive and negative impacts of emerging technologies on society.
5.145
Identify basic accessibility features in websites and digital tools and explain how they support users with different needs.
5.155
Develop search queries and refine them based on results.
5.165
Compare and evaluate multiple sources of online information to determine whether the information is factual.
5.175
Differentiate among quoting, paraphrasing, and plagiarizing, and demonstrate responsible use of information obtained from other sources.
5.185
Describe how communicating and sharing information online can affect individuals, families, and communities in both positive and negative ways.
5.195
Discuss the long-term implications of online actions for reputation and safety.
5.205
Evaluate the appropriateness of using AI versus seeking human support.
5.215
Use digital tools to work with peers, provide feedback, and manage shared projects.
5.225
Organize and manage digital files and folders, using file system navigation and naming conventions.
5.235
Collaborate on projects that use digital tools for creative problem-solving by applying appropriate prompting strategies.
5.245
Type 20 words per minute using efficient keyboarding techniques.
6.16
Create pseudocode using sequencing, selection, and iteration applying relational and logical operators to control program flow.
6.26
Differentiate between flowcharts and pseudocode and create both to solve a task.
6.36
Trace and debug pseudocode to identify outcomes and correct logic errors.
6.46
Break a task into smaller steps and evaluate the purpose and effectiveness of each step to solve a problem.
6.56
Explain how abstraction simplifies tasks, using real-life examples.
6.66
Create a program that includes sequencing, selection, and iteration.
6.76
Create an interactive program using sequential commands and user input to control basic program actions, like movement or responses.
6.86
Differentiate between numeric and text data types and construct simple data structures. Examples: strings, lists, arrays, dictionaries
6.96
Explain why computers use a binary system.
6.106
Create graphs or charts from simple datasets to identify patterns, and describe key findings.
6.116
Generate and interpret descriptive statistics, including mean, median, and mode, to summarize data.
6.126
Use basic models or simulations to test how changes in input affect outcomes.
6.136
Explain the basic roles of routers, IP addresses, domain names, and servers in network communication.
6.146
Differentiate between the Internet and the World Wide Web.
6.156
Identify common online threats, including social engineering, and describe safe practices to protect personal information. Examples: phishing, scams
6.166
Explain how strong passwords and multi factor authentication help protect data.
6.176
Compare safe and unsafe online behaviors related to social media use, personal identifiable information, and cyberbullying.
6.186
Perform basic troubleshooting to solve hardware problems.
6.196
Identify examples of system and application software, and match common applications to appropriate tasks. Examples: word processing, photo editing, coding
6.206
Explain the purpose of an operating system and describe how it manages hardware and software resources.
6.216
Identify a variety of careers that relate to or utilize computer science skills.
6.226
Summarize major state and federal laws related to technology use, including those regulating copyright and intellectual property.
6.236
Describe how AI systems are used in everyday life and examine the ethical considerations they raise. Examples: decision-making, privacy, bias
6.246
Explain how computing technologies have changed and will continue to change the way people communicate, learn, and work in their daily lives and communities.
6.256
Identify examples of relevant emerging technologies and describe their purposes.
6.266
Evaluate accessibility features in digital tools and explain how they improve usability for individuals with diverse abilities.
6.276
Analyze digital content for reliability and cite sources properly.
6.286
Investigate their own digital footprints and describe the effects digital footprints can have on themselves and others.
6.296
Create and apply a structured system for organizing files, folders, and subfolders to manage and retrieve digital work efficiently.
6.306
Identify AI and non-AI technologies and features when using digital tools.
6.316
Input text at a rate of 25 words per minute via keyboard or alternative text input method.

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