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Preschool Technology Proficiency Checklist

Relevant ISTE Indicate date observed:
AL EL&D Standards Sample Observable Actions
Standards Initiating Developing Demonstrates
SEK 2a: Use of Tools: Children will use simple and more complex tools to accomplish a task.
2aOP-1 Use or adapt appropriate tools and 1a, 1c, 1d, 3a, 3c, 3d, Use a laptop or table to gain information about a topic of interest
materials to create or solve problems 4a, 4c, 5b, 6a, 6b, 6c Ask Alexa, “What is the weather going to be today?”
2aOP-2 Use technology tools to seek out 1a, 1c, 1d, 3a, 3c, 4a, Use the mouse of a computer to move the cursor on a computer screen
information or an answer to a problem 4b, 4c, 6a Play a matching game on a tablet
2aOP-3 Explain the purposes of specific technology Call the doctor on a pretend cell phone
1c, 1d, 3a, 3c, 4b, 6a
tools Take pictures of a group of children with a camera
SEK 2b: Media Literacy: Children will demonstrate an understanding of the types of information they are receiving through media.
2bOP-1 Differentiate between real or pretend Tell another while in dramatic play, “We can’t really drink this juice.”
2b, 3b, 3d, 4d
objects or situations Wear a doctor’s coat and stethoscope, “I am going to be the doctor.”
2bOP-2 Discuss if information is realistic or could Ask an adult reader, “Can monkeys really jump like that?”
2b, 3b, 3d, 4d
actually happen Discuss super powers with a friend, "I can pretend to fly!"
2bOP-3 Describe the specific uses for technology Tell a friend, “We can use the laptop to learn about worms.”
1a, 1d, 3a, 4b, 6a
tools Ask an adult, “Can I use the phone to take a picture?”
2bOP-4 Identify differences between packaging and Feel the shape of a package to identify the type of object within
3b
what’s inside Notice packaging represents a character differently than the actual character
2bOP-5 Discuss the ways one can find out more Use a laptop to play a game
1a, 1d, 3a, 4a, 4b, 6a
information Use words like laptop, internet, log on, ipad, printer
SEK 2c: Digital Citizenship: Children will demonstrate safe use of technology.
2cOP-1 Identify appropriate and inappropriate use 1d, 2b, 2d, 3a, 3c, 4b, With adult guidance, use an app to talk with another person
of digital media 6a Ask to log onto the computer to find out information about a topic
2cOP-2 Collaborate with others to create a product 1c, 3a, 3d, 6b, 6d, 7a, Partner with another child to play a computer game
or investigate information 7b, 7c Tell a friend, “You need to click the mouse to move the cursor.”
2cOP-3 Use technology terms such as mouse, Show awareness of specific keys on a keyboard such as space bar or enter
1d, 6a
keyboard, printer as part of daily conversation Use basic digital terminology, “mouse, swipe, log-on, cursor”
SEK 2d: Computational Thinking: The child will use emerging technological skills, concepts and behaviors to solve problems or complete projects.
2dOP-1 Break down the steps of a problem or Respond to, “What can we use to clean up this mess?”
3a, 3d, 4a, 4c, 5b
activity (Decomposition) Tell another child, “Put on the big blocks first so the tower doesn’t tip over.”
2dOP-2 Extend and create design patterns (Pattern Notices a pattern in the calendar or job rotation
4b, 4c, 5c, 6b, 6c
Recognition) Repeat the clapping pattern, 1 clap, 2 claps, 1 clap
2dOP-3 Attempt to solve a problem by working Turn the puzzle piece around to fit after an adult says, “Try it a different way.”
3d, 4a, 4c, 5a, 5d, 6d
through the sequence of steps (Algorithms) Follow the sequence of steps to log-in and open a document on a laptop
2dOP-4 Assist teacher in sorting needed and 1d, 3a, 3b, 3d, 4a, 4c, Sort trucks by type, “These trucks carry things; these trucks go fast.”
unneeded information 7b, 7c Help adult determine what information or materials they need to complete a task
This checklist was informed by: www.iste.org/standards/for-students & http://children.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/06/LL_DECE_Standards_FullDraft9.pdf