The first of the six technology foundations stated by the NETS Standards for Students is teaching students how to understand what are the basic operations and technology concepts.
Technology can become an aid to empower students to learn holistically as well as authentically.
As students become proficient in the use of this tool for information gathering, assessing, and sharing, they will begin to have the knowledge to become life-long learners in this new information age. As a rule, technology should never be taught outside of regular classroom curriculum. However, to empower your students in their use of technology with your curriculum, they need a basic understanding of how technology works. These activities can be done in an after school computer club, summer school projects, or during your regular school time. This is a lesson designed for the second through the sixth grade student.