4th Grade ELA Technology Integration

Unit 1: What can we discover from new places and people? (Tied to ISTE Standard 6)  

Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of knew technologies
Report Card Learning Targets
I can...
  • Engage effectively in conversations by coming prepared, following discussion rules, building upon other’s ideas, asking for clarification, and summarize key ideas 
  • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text and drawing inferences 
  • Identify and summarize the main idea and key details 
  • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, dialogue, charts) 
  • Compare and contrast point of view 
  • Write narrative text to develop real or imagined experiences with a well-developed conclusion
  • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking 
  • Recognize and apply grade-level phonics in multisyllable words
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, & Apps

 Unit 2: What is the value of teamwork? (Tied to ISTE Standard 4)

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions 
Report Card Learning Targets
I can ...
  • Engage effectively in conversations by coming prepared, following discussion rules, building upon other’s ideas, asking for clarification, and summarize key ideas 
  • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text and drawing inferences 
  • Identify and summarize the main idea and key details 
  • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, dialogue, charts) 
  • Write opinion pieces using organized reasons supported by facts and details
  • Use technology to produce and publish writing
  • Use context clues, affixes, and roots to determine the meaning of vocabulary words and phrases 
  • Read grade level text fluently with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression to support comprehension
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, & Apps

Unit 3: What are some patterns in nature? (Tied to ISTE Standard 3)

Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
c. Evaluate and select information, sources, and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
Report Card Learning Targets
I can...
  • Engage effectively in conversations by coming prepared, following discussion rules, building upon other’s ideas, asking for clarification, and summarize key ideas 
  • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text and drawing inferences 
  • Identify and summarize the main idea and key details 
  • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, dialogue, charts) 
  • Write informational texts to convey ideas with supporting details, quotations, and specific vocabulary 
  • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking 
  • Recognize and apply grade-level phonics in multisyllable words
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, & Apps

Unit 4: Is there an explanation for everything?  (Tied to ISTE Standard 1)

Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes 
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities
Report Card Learning Targets
I can...
  • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, dialogue, charts) 
  • Compare and contrast point of view
  • Write narrative text to develop real or imagined experiences with a well-developed conclusion
  • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking
  • Read grade level text fluently with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression to support comprehension
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, & Projects, Apps

Unit 5: What makes an adventure?  (Tied to ISTE Standard 5)

Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship 
Report Card Learning Targets
I can...
  • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text and drawing inferences 
  • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, dialogue, charts) 
  • Compare and contrast point of view 
  • Write opinion pieces using organized reasons supported by facts and details
  • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking 
  • Recognize and apply grade-level phonics in multisyllable words
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, & Projects, Apps

Unit 6: What does it take to achieve our goals and dreams?  (Tied to ISTE Standard 2)

Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems 
Report Card Learning Targets
I can ...
  • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text and drawing inferences
  • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, dialogue, charts)
  • Write informational texts to convey ideas with supporting details, quotations, and specific vocabulary 
  • Use technology to produce and publish writing
  • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking
  • Read grade level text fluently with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression to support comprehension
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, & Apps