Classroom Resource

Technology: Virtually Martha

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

K, 3

Overview

In this MARTHA SPEAKS video, follow Martha as she takes a made-up journey inside Alice’s computer. Students learn how computers can be used to communicate with other people and explore how to attach files to an email, store files in a folder, and send emails to others through a computer. When used as a part of Martha’s True Stories Buddies Program, buddy pairs watch the video, then plan out and write an email to Martha. 

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): KG

DLCS18.K.6

Recognize ways in which computing devices make certain tasks easier.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.K.6

Vocabulary

  • communicate
  • map
  • directions
  • research

Knowledge

Students know:
  • computing devices can be used to simplify many tasks in life.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify how computing devices can make tasks such as communicating, directions, and research easier.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • computing devices can make tasks easier.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 3

DLCS18.3.12

Identify and discuss ways that access to technology helps empower individuals and groups.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.3.12

Vocabulary

  • empower

Knowledge

Students know:
  • access to technology connects individuals and groups to communicate with others with similar interest, share knowledge and resources, and connect with others to meet needs.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • explain ways having access to technology empowers individuals and groups locally and/or globally.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • technology access enables you to connect with others you would not be able to connect without technology, work together to meet needs of individuals and/or groups, and obtain information easily or share resources.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/msts14.ela.virtmartha/technology-vir…

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility
License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

Approved Date

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