Alabama K–6 technology standards

Create a plan that outlines the steps needed to complete a task, with guidance and support.

Identify information in a given problem as essential or non-essential.

Model a simple algorithm using unplugged or plugged activities, with guidance and support.

Collect and organize data in a logical way, with guidance and support. Examples: chart, graph

Sort objects into groups and label them to help a computer find patterns and make predictions.

Explain what it means to be connected to the Internet.

Distinguish between personal and public information and identify ways to keep personal information secure.

Identify ways to use online resources safely.

Identify the functions of basic hardware components of a digital device, including input and output devices.

Explore examples of emerging technologies and their purposes.

Use age-appropriate online sources to find answers to simple questions, with guidance and support.

Identify ways people communicate using technology.

Use basic input and output devices to interact with digital platforms, with guidance and support.

Identify an appropriate digital tool to complete a given task, with guidance and support.

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

Create an algorithm to complete a task.

Identify a bug in a given program and debug the program, with guidance and support.

Organize essential information to solve a problem, with or without digital tools.

Construct elements of a simple program in collaboration with others.

Collect data and organize data into categories using a variety of tools, with guidance and support.

Create a simple chart with labels and features to help a computer sort items by recognizing patterns.

Describe how devices connect and interact with other devices to perform specific functions.

Demonstrate age-appropriate methods for keeping personal information secure.

Demonstrate safe use of online resources, with guidance and support.

Locate and identify sensors on electronic devices.

Describe and attempt troubleshooting steps to solve a technology problem, with guidance and support.

Identify ways that new technology is designed to solve problems and make tasks easier or more efficient.

Identify keywords from a question or topic and use age-appropriate digital resources to conduct research, with guidance and support.

Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors for communicating with others in a digital environment.

Independently use basic input and output devices to interact with digital platforms.

Use online digital tools to create a collaborative product, with guidance and support.

Locate letters and numbers on the keyboard.

Create an algorithm to solve a problem collaboratively and explain alternative ways to solve the same problem.

Test and debug a given program.

Classify, evaluate, and represent essential information to solve a problem, using digital tools.

Construct or modify a simple program, using basic commands.

Collect, create, and logically organize data in a digital format.

Create a labeled dataset that includes features to help a computer classify items. Examples: color, size, type

Explain that information on the Internet comes from many different computers (servers).

Explain the need for secure passwords and create one that meets simple criteria.

Use online resources safely in individual and collaborative settings.

Use basic software features within familiar applications.

Describe and attempt troubleshooting steps to solve a technology problem.

Explain how technology impacts the way people live and work.

Describe the types of tasks emerging technology can and cannot perform.

Identify tools that make technology more accessible for everyone.

Perform an Internet search within a search engine or website to conduct research.

Explain how sharing information online contributes to a user’s digital footprint.

Explain the purposes of input and output components of digital devices.

Identify and use multiple digital tools to complete a project, with guidance and support.

Explain that AI uses data to find patterns but can make a mistake if the data is biased, incomplete, or incorrect.

Type five words per minute, using efficient keyboarding techniques.

Develop and document an algorithm that outlines specific steps to complete a project for other learners to follow.

Use numbers or letters to represent information in another form.

Demonstrate how a larger problem can be broken into sub-problems.

Explain the function of a flowchart.

Create a working program using sequencing and events in a visual programming environment, working in collaboration with others.

Organize data to answer a question, using a variety of computing and data visualization methods.

Explain what makes the Internet a global network.

Apply strategies to create and manage passwords.

Identify examples of suspicious activity of applications and devices that should be reported. Examples: phishing, malware, privacy settings

Describe the differences between hardware and software.

Identify technological inventions and contributions that have impacted society.

Explore and describe how emerging technologies can be used for learning and in daily life.

Explain how technology can be designed to support people with different needs.

Use keywords in an Internet search to find accurate and relevant information to a specific question.

Describe ways digital platforms collect personal information.

Demonstrate appropriate behaviors that reflect a positive and responsible digital footprint when communicating in a digital environment.

Select and use multiple digital tools to complete a project.

Write a prompt to guide AI tools in generating useful responses, and explain how different prompts affect the results.

Type ten words per minute using efficient keyboarding techniques.

Build and revise an algorithm and defend the choices made during the process.

Construct a system of numbers, letters, or symbols to represent information.

Analyze given sub-problems while addressing a larger problem.

Use flowcharts to create a plan or algorithm.

Describe the structure and function of a simple pseudocode.

Create a working program using conditional statements and loops in a visual programming environment, working in collaboration with others.

Collect and organize data to answer a question, using a variety of computing and data visualization methods.

Explain how AI systems use data to make predictions or decisions. Example: machine learning

Explain how cloud computing allows users to access files and programs over the Internet.

Identify the domain name and protocol in a URL.

Describe various forms of suspicious online activity. Examples: phishing, malware, privacy settings

Discuss possible strategies to protect themselves from malicious online activity.

Describe how hardware and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks.

Explain the potential consequences of inappropriate online behavior and identify strategies for prevention and response.

Explain how technology has changed the ways people communicate and interact, and describe the positive and negative effects of these changes.

Analyze and discuss the benefits and challenges of using emerging technologies in learning and daily life.

Explain how creating digital content with accessibility in mind (Universal Design Principles) can benefit all users.

Utilize search strategies to find accurate and relevant online information.

Evaluate the credibility of an online source based on given criteria.

Explain why digital platforms may include advertisements and collect personal information.

Create and share digital content that reflects respectful communication to demonstrate responsible online interactions.

Describe the user’s responsibilities for digital footprints, both their own and those of others.

Use digital tools to create images, audio files, or videos to complete assignments or share ideas.

Explain the ways users save information in an organized manner on digital devices.

Craft a process for creating prompts which includes testing them, getting feedback, and refining them over time based on how well the AI performs.

Type 15 words per minute using efficient keyboarding techniques.

Compare two or more algorithms and discuss each one’s advantages and disadvantages for a specific task.

Create and use a system of representative letters, numbers, or symbols, including binary numbers, to identify patterns in related data.

Create pseudocode using sequencing and a simple IF/THEN selection.

Create a working program using variables in a visual programming environment, independently or collaboratively.

Create clear and accurate data visualizations using digital tools to communicate findings to an audience, including labels and titles.

Evaluate how AI uses data to create representations of the world as a basis for making predictions or decisions.

Explain how devices connect and communicate in a simple network.

Research and discuss the purposes and potential privacy implications of online tracking methods.

Discuss possible defenses against forms of online manipulation and impersonation. Examples: phishing, baiting

Explain the purpose and importance of regular software updates.

Analyze scenarios involving online ethical dilemmas and propose responsible actions based on ethical principles and the school or district’s acceptable use policy.

Explain how technology can be used to raise awareness, help others, or solve a problem in society.

Evaluate the positive and negative impacts of emerging technologies on society.

Identify basic accessibility features in websites and digital tools and explain how they support users with different needs.

Develop search queries and refine them based on results.

Compare and evaluate multiple sources of online information to determine whether the information is factual.

Differentiate among quoting, paraphrasing, and plagiarizing, and demonstrate responsible use of information obtained from other sources.

Describe how communicating and sharing information online can affect individuals, families, and communities in both positive and negative ways.

Discuss the long-term implications of online actions for reputation and safety.

Evaluate the appropriateness of using AI versus seeking human support.

Use digital tools to work with peers, provide feedback, and manage shared projects.

Organize and manage digital files and folders, using file system navigation and naming conventions.

Collaborate on projects that use digital tools for creative problem-solving by applying appropriate prompting strategies.

Type 20 words per minute using efficient keyboarding techniques.

Create pseudocode using sequencing, selection, and iteration applying relational and logical operators to control program flow.

Differentiate between flowcharts and pseudocode and create both to solve a task.

Trace and debug pseudocode to identify outcomes and correct logic errors.

Break a task into smaller steps and evaluate the purpose and effectiveness of each step to solve a problem.

Explain how abstraction simplifies tasks, using real-life examples.

Create a program that includes sequencing, selection, and iteration.

Create an interactive program using sequential commands and user input to control basic program actions, like movement or responses.

Differentiate between numeric and text data types and construct simple data structures. Examples: strings, lists, arrays, dictionaries

Explain why computers use a binary system.

Create graphs or charts from simple datasets to identify patterns, and describe key findings.

Generate and interpret descriptive statistics, including mean, median, and mode, to summarize data.

Use basic models or simulations to test how changes in input affect outcomes.

Explain the basic roles of routers, IP addresses, domain names, and servers in network communication.

Differentiate between the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Identify common online threats, including social engineering, and describe safe practices to protect personal information. Examples: phishing, scams

Explain how strong passwords and multi factor authentication help protect data.

Compare safe and unsafe online behaviors related to social media use, personal identifiable information, and cyberbullying.

Perform basic troubleshooting to solve hardware problems.

Identify examples of system and application software, and match common applications to appropriate tasks. Examples: word processing, photo editing, coding

Explain the purpose of an operating system and describe how it manages hardware and software resources.

Identify a variety of careers that relate to or utilize computer science skills.

Summarize major state and federal laws related to technology use, including those regulating copyright and intellectual property.

Describe how AI systems are used in everyday life and examine the ethical considerations they raise. Examples: decision-making, privacy, bias

Explain how computing technologies have changed and will continue to change the way people communicate, learn, and work in their daily lives and communities.

Identify examples of relevant emerging technologies and describe their purposes.

Evaluate accessibility features in digital tools and explain how they improve usability for individuals with diverse abilities.

Analyze digital content for reliability and cite sources properly.

Investigate their own digital footprints and describe the effects digital footprints can have on themselves and others.

Create and apply a structured system for organizing files, folders, and subfolders to manage and retrieve digital work efficiently.

Identify AI and non-AI technologies and features when using digital tools.

Input text at a rate of 25 words per minute via keyboard or alternative text input method.