Context of the Standard

Using computers comes with a level of responsibility, such as not sharing login information, keeping passwords private, and logging off when finished.  These behaviors apply regardless of where a student is at school or on a computer at another location.

In addition to keeping information private, responsible behaviors should be exhibited when engaging in online communications.  Online communication facilitates positive interactions, such as sharing ideas with many people, but the public and anonymous nature of online communication also allows intimidating and inappropriate behavior in the form of cyberbullying.

Students are not responsible for the term or description of cyberbullying in Kindergarten.

Essential Skills

Essential Questions

Essential Vocabulary

Students should demonstrate these skills:

• Interact responsibly with peers when using technology.
• Describe what information should be shared and not shared.
• Describe online behaviors that may be harmful to others.
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Students should investigate these concepts:

• What are behaviors used in school to keep people safe online?
• How are responsible computer behaviors important to good citizenship?
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Students should be introduced to these concepts:

• Digital Citizenship
• Computing Device
• Digital Safety
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