Oklahoma K–6 technology standards

With guidance, model daily processes and follow algorithms (sets of step- by-step instructions) to complete tasks verbally, kinesthetically, with robot devices, or a programming language.

With guidance, independently or collaboratively create programs to accomplish tasks using a programming language, robot device, or unplugged activity that includes sequencing (i.e., emphasizing the beginning, middle, and end).

With guidance, decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a simple problem.

With guidance, create a grade-level appropriate artifact to illustrate thoughts, ideas, or stories in a sequential manner (e.g., story map, storyboard, and sequential graphic organizer). ,

Independently or with guidance give credit to ideas, creations and solutions of others while developing algorithms.

With guidance, independently or collaboratively debug algorithms using a programming language and/or unplugged activity that includes sequencing.

Use correct terminology (beginning, middle, end) in the development of an algorithm to solve a simple problem.

With guidance, recognize that computers represent different types of data using numbers or other symbols.

With guidance, follow directions and start to make appropriate choices to use computing devices to perform a variety of tasks.

Use appropriate terminology to locate and identify common computing devices and components in a variety of environments (e.g., desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet device, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer).

Recognize that computing systems might not work as expected and, with guidance, use accurate terminology to identify simple hardware or software problems (e.g., volume turned down on headphones, monitor turned off).

With guidance, collect data and present it visually. ,

With guidance, draw conclusions based on pictographs, real- object graphs, or patterns.

With guidance, locate, open, modify, and save an existing file with a computing device.

Identify different ways in which types of technologies are used in your daily life.

With guidance, identify appropriate behavior while participating in an online environment.

With guidance, identify ways to stay safe online.

Discuss what passwords are and why we do not share them with others. With guidance, use passwords to access computing devices.

Recognize that computing devices can be connected together.

With guidance, model daily processes and follow algorithms (sets of step- by-step instructions) to complete tasks verbally, kinesthetically, with robot devices, or a programming language.

With guidance, independently or collaboratively create programs to accomplish tasks using a programming language, robot device, or unplugged activity that includes sequencing and repetition.

Decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a simple problem.

Independently or with guidance, create a grade-level appropriate artifact to illustrate thoughts, ideas, or stories in a sequential (step-by- step) manner (e.g., story map, storyboard, and sequential graphic organizer).

Independently or with guidance give credit to ideas, creations and solutions of others while writing and/or developing programs.

With guidance, independently or collaboratively debug programs using a programming language and/or unplugged activity that includes sequencing and repetition.

Use correct terminology (e.g., first, second, third) and explain the choices made in the development of an algorithm to solve a simple problem.

With guidance, model the way that a program accesses stored data using a variable name.

With guidance, select and use a computing device to perform a variety of tasks for an intended outcome.

Use appropriate terminology in naming and describing the function of common computing devices and components (e.g., mouse is used to control the cursor).

Identify, using accurate terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during use (e.g., program is not working as expected, no sound is coming from the device, caps lock turned on). ,

With guidance, collect data and present it two different ways.

With guidance, identify and interpret data from a chart, bar graph, or pictograph (visualization) in order to draw conclusions, with or without a computing device.

With guidance locate, open, modify and save an existing file, use appropriate file- naming conventions, and recognize that the file exists within an organizational structure (e.g., drive, folder, file).

Identify how people use different types of technologies in their daily work and personal lives.

With guidance, identify appropriate and inappropriate behavior, act responsibly, and know how to report concerns while participating in an online community.

Identify ways to stay safe online.

Identify what passwords are; explain why they are not shared and discuss what makes a password strong. Independently, use passwords to access computing devices.

Recognize that by connecting computing devices together, they can share information (e.g., remote storage, printing, the Internet).

With guidance, model daily processes by creating and following algorithms (sets of step- by step instructions) to complete tasks verbally, kinesthetically, with robot devices, or a programming language.

With guidance, independently and collaboratively create programs to accomplish tasks using a programming language, robot device, or unplugged activity that includes sequencing and repetition.

With guidance, decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions.

Independently or with guidance, create a grade-level appropriate artifact to illustrate thoughts, ideas, or stories in a sequential manner (e.g., story map, storyboard, and sequential graphic organizer).

Give credit to ideas, creations and solutions of others while writing and developing programs.

With guidance, independently and collaboratively debug programs using a programming language and/or unplugged activity that includes sequencing and repetition.

Use correct terminology (e.g., debug, program input/output, code) to explain the development of an algorithm to solve a problem in an unplugged activity, hands on manipulatives, or a programming language.

Model the way a computer program stores, accesses, and manipulates data that is represented as a variable.

Select and use appropriate computing devices or software to perform a variety of tasks for an intended outcome.

Identify the components of a computing system and what the basic functions are (e.g., hard drive and memory) as well as peripherals (e.g., printers, scanners, external hard drives) and external storage features and their uses (e.g., cloud storage).

Identify, using accurate terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during use (e.g., program is not working as expected, no sound is coming from the device, caps lock turned on) and discuss problems with peers and adults.

With guidance, collect and present the same data in various visual formats.

With guidance, construct and interpret data with up to four categories and present it in a chart, bar graph, or pictograph (visualization) in order to draw conclusions with or without a computing device.

With guidance, develop and modify an organizational structure by creating, copying, moving, and deleting files and folders.

Compare how people live and work before and after the implementation or adoption of new technology.

With guidance, develop a code of conduct, explain, and practice grade-level appropriate behavior and responsibilities while participating in an online community. Identify and report inappropriate behavior.

Individually and collaboratively identify ways to stay safe online.

Explain what passwords are, why we use them, and use strong passwords to protect computing devices and information from unauthorized access.

Recognize that computing devices can be connected in a variety of ways.

Model and compare multiple algorithms for the same task. ,

Create programs using a programming language that utilize sequencing, repetition, conditionals, and variables to solve a problem or express ideas both independently and collaboratively.

Decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions.

With grade appropriate complexity, modify, remix, or incorporate portions of an existing program into one's own work, to develop something new or add more advanced features.

Use an iterative process to plan the development of a program while solving simple problems.

Observe intellectual property rights and give appropriate credit when creating programs using original code or code reuse. ,

Analyze and debug a program that includes sequencing, repetition, and variables in a programming language.

Communicate and explain program development choices using comments, presentations, and demonstrations.

Create programs that use variables to store and modify grade level appropriate data.

Select and use computing systems to perform a variety of tasks for an intended outcome.

Model how information flows through hardware and software to accomplish tasks.

Identify, using accurate terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during everyday use, discuss problems with peers and adults, and apply strategies for solving these problems (e.g., refresh screen, closing/reopening an application or file).

Collect and organize data in various visual formats.

Utilize data to make predictions and discuss whether there is adequate data to make reliable predictions.

Recognize that different types of information are stored in different formats that have associated programs (e.g., documents open in a word processor) and varied storage requirements.

Identify computing technologies that have changed the world, and express how those technologies influence and are influenced by cultural practices.

Consider users’ backgrounds and ability levels and identify how computing devices have built-in features for increasing accessibility to these users.

Develop a code of conduct, explain, and practice grade-level appropriate behavior and responsibilities while participating in an online community. Identify and report inappropriate behavior.

Identify how computational artifacts may be, or have been, improved to incorporate different perspectives.

Identify types of digital data that may have intellectual property rights that prevent copying or require attribution.

Identify problems that relate to inappropriate use of computing devices and networks.

Recognize that information is sent and received over physical or wireless paths.

Model, compare, and refine multiple algorithms for the same task.

Create programs using a programming language that utilize sequencing, repetition, conditionals ; and variables using math operations manipulate values to solve a problem or express ideas both independently and collaboratively.

Decompose (break down) large problems into smaller, manageable subproblems to facilitate the program development process.

With grade appropriate complexity, modify, remix, or incorporate portions of an existing program into one's own work, to develop something new or add more advanced features.

Use an iterative process to plan the development of a program that includes user preferences while solving simple problems. ,

Observe intellectual property rights and give appropriate credit when creating programs using original code or code reuse.

Analyze, create, and debug a program that includes sequencing, repetition, conditionals, and variables in a programming language.

Communicate and explain program development choices using comments, presentations, and demonstrations.

Create programs that use variables to store and modify grade level appropriate data.

Select and use appropriate computing systems to perform a variety of tasks for an intended outcome while recognizing that users have different needs for the technology they use.

Model that information is translated, transmitted, and processed in order to flow through hardware and software.

Identify, using accurate terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during everyday use, discuss problems with peers and adults, and apply strategies for solving these problems (e.g., rebooting the device, force shut down).

Organize and present collected data visually to highlight comparisons.

Utilize data to create models, answer investigative questions, and make predictions.

Choose different storage locations (physical, shared, or cloud) based on the type of file, storage requirements (file size, availability, available memory), and sharing requirements.

Give examples of computing technologies that have changed the world, and express how those technologies influence and are influenced by cultural practices.

Consider a variety of users’ backgrounds and needs to brainstorm ways to improve computing devices to increase accessibility.

Develop a code of conduct, explain, and practice grade-level appropriate behavior and responsibilities while participating in an online community. Identify and report inappropriate behavior.

As a team, consider each others' perspectives on improving a computational artifact.

Discuss the social impact of violating intellectual property rights.

Identify and explain issues related to responsible use of technology and information, and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.

Explain how information is sent and received across physical or wireless paths (e.g., It is broken down into smaller pieces called packets and transmitted from one location to another).

Model, compare and refine multiple algorithms for the same task and determine which is the most efficient.

Create programs using a programming language that utilize sequencing, repetition, conditionals, event handlers and variables using math operations to manipulate values to solve a problem or express ideas both independently and collaboratively.

Decompose (break down) large problems into smaller, manageable subproblems and then into a precise sequence of instructions.

With grade appropriate complexity, modify, remix, or incorporate portions of an existing program into one's own work, to develop something new or add more advanced features.

Use an iterative process to plan the development of a program that includes others' perspectives and user preferences while solving simple problems.

Observe intellectual property rights and give appropriate credit when creating programs using original code or code reuse.

Analyze, create, and debug a program that includes sequencing, repetition, conditionals, and variables in a programming language.

Communicate and explain program development choices using comments, presentations, and demonstrations.

Create programs that use variables to store and modify grade level appropriate data.

Select and use the most efficient computing systems to perform a variety of tasks for an intended outcome while recognizing that users have different needs for the technology they use.

Model that information is translated into bits to transmit and process between hardware and software to accomplish tasks.

Identify, using accurate terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during everyday use. Discuss problems with peers and adults, apply strategies for solving these problems and explain why the strategies should work.

Organize and present collected data to highlight comparisons and support a claim.

Determine how the accuracy of conclusions is influenced by the amount of data collected.

Evaluate trade-offs, including availability and quality, based on the type of file, storage requirements (e.g., file size, availability, available memory), and sharing requirements.

Give examples and explain how computing technologies have changed the world, and express how computing technologies influence and are influenced by cultural practices within your community.

Develop, test, and refine digital artifacts to improve accessibility and usability.

Develop a code of conduct, explain, and practice grade-level appropriate behavior and responsibilities while participating in an online community. Identify and report inappropriate behavior.

As a team, collaborate with outside resources (other grade levels, online spaces) to include different perspectives to improve computational artifacts.

Observe intellectual property rights and give appropriate credit when using resources.

Discuss real-world cybersecurity problems and identify strategies for how personal information can be protected.

Model how information is broken down into packets (i.e., smaller pieces), transmitted through multiple devices over networks and the Internet, and reassembled at the destination.

Use an existing algorithm in natural language or pseudocode to solve complex problems.

Develop programs that utilize combinations of repetition, conditionals, and the manipulation of variables representing different data types.

Decompose problems into parts to facilitate the design, implementation, and review of programs.

Seek and incorporate feedback from team members to refine a solution to a problem.

Incorporate existing code, media, and libraries into original programs and give attribution. , ,

Test and refine programs using teacher provided inputs.

Break down tasks and follow an individual timeline when developing a computational artifact.

Document text-based programs in order to make them easier to follow, test, and debug.

Evaluate existing computing devices and recommend improvements to the design based on personal interaction with the device.

Model multiple methods of combining hardware and software to collect and exchange data.

Identify and resolve software and hardware problems with computing devices and their components involving settings and connections.

Collect data using computational tools and transform the data to make it more useful.

Use data to highlight or propose cause-and-effect relationships, predict outcomes, and communicate ideas.

Create multiple representations of the same data.

Explain how computing impacts people's everyday activities and careers.

Identify and discuss the technology proficiencies needed in the classroom and the workplace, and how to meet the needs of different users.

Describe and use safe, appropriate, and responsible practices (i.e., netiquette) when participating in online communities.

Individually and collaboratively develop and conduct an online survey that seeks input from a broad audience. Use the survey to evaluate whether it is feasible to solve a problem computationally.

Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate content on the Internet, and identify the characteristics of unethical and illegal online behavior.

Identify existing cybersecurity concerns with the Internet and systems it uses.

Explain the importance of secured websites and describe how encryption works.

Model a simple protocol for transferring information using packets.