Essential Question
How do digital technologies support the ways God designed us to learn?
Subject Integration
Language Arts, Math,
Social Studies, Bible
Assessments
Teacher formative assessment tools, Rubrics, Conferencing, Portfolios, Checklists, Products
Big Idea
Digital technologies assist learners in thinking critically, communicating, collaborating, and creating.
Kindergarten through Second Grade
Digital Learning
Creativity and Innovation-1 | T.K-2.DL.1
Explore and use teacher-selected software to create a product.
- Digital pictures
- Storybook
- Document
- Video
- Presentation
Use technology in multiple subjects to find answers to questions.
Critical Thinking-1; Critical thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-4 | T.K-2.DL.2
- Teacher-directed research project
- Search and find session
- Collaborative document/spreadsheet
- Google form
Play with technology and discuss observations.
Creativity and Innovation-1 | T.K-2.DL.3
- music memos app
- lincoln logs
- legos
- class projects
- genius hour
- music recording software
- digital cameras
- Garageband
- Code.org
- Microsoft Office
- Voice Memo
Discuss how technology can help solve a problem.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-4 | T.K-2.DL.4
- teacher-led research project
- use a kid-safe search engine to research ideas
- use tools to take apart a broken device/object and fix it
Create a project using technology to serve the church and community.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-4 | T.K-2.DL.5
- video
- blog post
- presentation
- digital pictures
- prayer cards
- post an audio file of a memory verse or prayer to a website
- digital poster
Digital Fluency
Use developmentally appropriate digital tools to communicate ideas with others.
Communication and Collaboration-2 | T.K-2.DF.1
- website
- blog
- video chat with special guests
- video chat with foreign classrooms
Use teacher-selected Internet resources, programs, and applications to support personal and academic development.
Research and Information Fluency-3; Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.K-2.DF.2
- Teacher-led research project
- Instructional videos
- Digital assignments
Know basic technological vocabulary and use a variety of age-appropriate hardware and software.
Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.K-2.DF.3
- Review vocab words
- disassemble a computer or electronic device; discuss its pieces & functions
Develop basic troubleshooting skills to solve technology problems.
Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.K-2.DF.4
- Teacher-led project
- Problem solving session
Identify, match, and use computer keys through informal experiences.
Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.K-2.DF.5
Digital Citizenship
Recognize how a Christian uses technology as a responsible citizen.
Digital Citizenship-5 | T.K-2.DC.1
- class discussion
- journal entry
- document
- character development
Choose responsible ways to promote the Gospel with technology.
Communication and Collaboration-2; Digital Citizenship-5 | T.K-2.DC.2
- presentation
- class project
- audio file
- game
- website
- blog
- documents
- video chat with special guests
- video chat with foreign classrooms
Understand what personal information should not be shared online.
Digital Citizenship-5 | T.K-2.DC.3
- class discussion
- journal entry
- document
- interactive problem solving session
Use technology to communicate respectfully with others.
Communication and Collaboration-2; Digital Citizenship-5 | T.K-2.DC.4
- document
- video
- website
- blog
Know the difference between finding, copying, and creating content.
Research and Information Fluency-3; Digital Citizenship-5 | T.K-2.DC.5
- Document
- Video
- Presentation
- Journal entry
- Class Discussion
Third through Fifth Grade
Digital Learning
Use age-appropriate software to generate new ideas and create products.
Creativity and Innovation-1 | T.3-5.DL.1
- Digital pictures
- Storybook
- Document
- Video
- Presentation
Use technology in multiple subjects to gather and organize data, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
Critical Thinking-1; Critical thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-4 | T.3-5.DL.2
- Teacher-directed research project
- Search and find session
- Collaborative document/spreadsheet
- Google form
Play with technology and document discoveries and reflections.
Creativity and Innovation-1 | T.3-5.DL.3
- music memos app
- lincoln logs
- legos
- class projects
- genius hour
- music recording software
- digital cameras
- Garageband
- Code.org
- Microsoft Office
- Voice Memo
Demonstrate how technology can help find multiple solutions to a problem.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-4 | T.3-5.DL.4
- teacher-led research project
- use a kid-safe search engine to research ideas
- use tools to take apart a broken device/object and fix it
Create a project using technology to serve the church and community.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-4 | T.3-5.DL.5
- video
- blog post
- presentation
- digital pictures
- prayer cards
- post an audio file of a memory verse or prayer to a website
- digital poster
Digital Fluency
Communicate ideas to multiple audiences within digital environments.
Communication and Collaboration-2 | T.3-5.DF.1
- website
- blog
- video chat with special guests
- video chat with foreign classrooms
Use teacher-selected Internet resources, programs, and applications to support personal and academic development.
Research and Information Fluency-3; Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.3-5.DF.2
- Teacher-led research project
- Instructional videos
- Digital assignments
Demonstrate understanding of common technological vocabulary and use a variety of hardware and software.
Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.3-5.DF.3
- Review vocab words
- disassemble a computer or electronic device; discuss its pieces & functions
Use troubleshooting and adaptive skills to solve technology problems.
Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.K-2.DF.4
- Teacher-led project
- Problem solving session
Begin formal keyboard training and work toward correct touch typing technique.
Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.3-5.DF.5
Digital Citizenship
Discuss the role of a Christian as a responsible citizen in the online community.
Digital Citizenship-5 | T.3-5.DC.1
- class discussion
- journal entry
- document
- character development
Explore and engage in meaningful ways to promote the Gospel with technology.
Communication and Collaboration-2; Digital Citizenship-5 | T.3-5.DC.2
- presentation
- class project
- audio file
- game
- website
- blog
- documents
- video chat with special guests
- video chat with foreign classrooms
Describe why certain personal information should not be shared online.
Digital Citizenship-5 | T.3-5.DC.3
- class discussion
- journal entry
- document
- interactive problem solving session
Discuss netiquette and honor appropriate guidelines specific to various online activities and environments.
Digital Citizenship-5 | T.3-5.DC.4
- document
- video
- website
- blog
Discuss the importance of copyright and demonstrate how to cite sources for original works.
Research and Information Fluency-3; Digital Citizenship-5 | T.3-5.DC.5
- Document
- Video
- Presentation
- Journal entry
- Class Discussion
Sixth through Eighth Grade
Digital Learning
Choose appropriate software to generate new ideas and create products.
Creativity and Innovation-1 | T.6-8.DL.1
- Digital pictures
- Storybook
- Document
- Video
- Presentation
Select and use technology in multiple subjects to gather, organize, and analyze data to draw conclusions, solve problems, make informed decisions, and/or propose solutions to an authentic audience.
Critical Thinking-1; Critical thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-4 | T.6-8.DL.2
- Teacher-directed research project
- Search and find session
- Collaborative document/spreadsheet
- Google form
Play with technology and collaborate to present what is discovered.
Creativity and Innovation-1 | T.6-8.DL.3
- music memos app
- lincoln logs
- legos
- class projects
- genius hour
- music recording software
- digital cameras
- Garageband
- Code.org
- Microsoft Office
- Voice Memo
Analyze and evaluate how technology can help identify multiple solutions to a problem.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-4 | T.6-8.DL.4
- teacher-led research project
- use a kid-safe search engine to research ideas
- use tools to take apart a broken device/object and fix it
Create a project using technology to serve the church and community.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making-4 | T.6-8.DL.5
- video
- blog post
- presentation
- digital pictures
- prayer cards
- post an audio file of a memory verse or prayer to a website
- digital poster
Digital Fluency
Use a variety of media and formats within digital environments to communicate ideas with authentic audiences and engage in faith-based activities.
Communication and Collaboration-2 | T.6-8.DF.1
- website
- blog
- video chat with special guests
- video chat with foreign classrooms
Select appropriate Internet resources to acquire, produce, and share knowledge in all subjects.
Research and Information Fluency-3; Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.6-8.DF.2
- Teacher-led research project
- Instructional videos
- Digital assignments
Select appropriate Internet resources to acquire, produce, and share knowledge in all subjects.
Research and Information Fluency-3; Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.6-8.DF.2
- Teacher-led research project
- Instructional videos
- Digital assignments
Exhibit fluency in operations, concepts, and terminology across a wide variety of hardware and software.
Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.6-8.DF.3
- Review vocab words
- disassemble a computer or electronic device; discuss its pieces & functions
Troubleshoot technology problems by hypothesizing causes, discovering possible solutions, and sharing results with others.
Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.6-8.DF.4
- Teacher-led project
- Problem solving session
Increase keyboarding speed and accuracy using correct touch typing technique.
Technology Operations and Concepts-6 | T.6-8.DF.5
Digital Citizenship
Practice and model being a responsible Christian in the online community.
Digital Citizenship-5 | T.6-8.DC.1
- class discussion
- journal entry
- document
- character development
Show respect for cultural diversity while using technology to engage a global audience to promote the Gospel.
Communication and Collaboration-2; Digital Citizenship-5 | T.6-8.DC.2
- presentation
- class project
- audio file
- game
- website
- blog
- documents
- video chat with special guests
- video chat with foreign classrooms
Practice safe, legal, and responsible use of technology, recognizing the permanence of the digital footprint.
Digital Citizenship-5 | T.6-8.DC.3
- class discussion
- journal entry
- document
- interactive problem solving session
Compare and contrast positive and negative examples of communication on the Internet and demonstrate ways to appropriately handle cyberbullying.
Digital Citizenship-5 | T.6-8.DC.4
- Teacher-led project
- Problem solving session
Understand copyright and cite sources when referencing original works.
Research and Information Fluency-3; Digital Citizenship-5 | T.6-8.DC.5
- Document
- Video
- Presentation
- Journal entry
- Class Discussion
Practice responsible stewardship as consumers and producers in an online global economy.
Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision Making-4; Digital Citizenship-5 | T.6-8.DC.6
Understand the healthy benefits of time management and practice self-control when using technology.
Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision Making-4; Digital Citizenship-5 | T.6-8.DC.7
Determine responsible Internet security protocols.
Digital Citizenship-5 | T.6-8.DC.8