Technology SOLs: K-2

Basic Operations and Concepts

• C/T K-2.1 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the nature and operation (Virginia Technology SOLs/Basic Operations and Concepts/Nature and Operation) of technology systems.
  • Identify the computer as a machine that helps people at school, work,
    and play.
  • Use technology to demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of
    tasks; among them turning on and off a computer, starting and closing
    programs, saving work, creating folders, using pull-down menus,
    closing windows, dragging objects, and responding to commands.
• C/T K-2.2 The student will demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology. (Virginia Technology SOLs/Basic Operations and Concepts/Use of Technology)
  • Demonstrate the use of mouse, keyboard, printer, multimedia devices,
    and earphones.
  • Use multimedia resources such as interactive books and software with
    graphical interfaces.

Social and Ethical Issues

• C/T K-2.3 The student will practice responsible use (Virginia Technology SOLs/Social and Ethical Issues/Responsible Use) of technology systems, information, and software.
  • Know the school’s rules for using computers.
  • Understand the importance of protecting personal information or
    passwords.
  • Understand the basic principles of the ownership of ideas.
• C/T K-2.4 The student will use technology responsibly. (Virginia Technology SOLs/Social and Ethical Issues/Use Technology Responsibly)
  • Demonstrate respect for the rights of others while using computers.
  • Understand the responsible use of equipment and resources.

Technology Research Tools

• C/T K-2.5 The student will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect
  information from a variety of sources.
  • Identify information in various formats.
  • Identify available sources of information.

Problem-solving and Decision-making Tools

• C/T K-2.6 The student will use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
  • Recognize that technology can be used to solve problems and make
    informed decisions.
  • Identify and select technologies to address problems.

Technology Communication Tools

• C/T K-2.7 The student will use a variety of media and formats to communicate
  information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
  • Identify the best tool to communicate information.
  • Use technology tools for individual writing, communication, and
    publishing activities.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create, save, retrieve, and print document.