I. Basic
Operations and Concepts
- Students demonstrate a sound
understanding of the nature and operation of
technology systems.
- Students are proficient in
the use of technology.
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Student Indicators
3-5
- Utilize and understand
appropriate storage devices.
- Use input and output
devices to successfully operate computers, and other
hardware devices.
- Discuss common uses of
technology in daily life and the advantages and
disadvantages those provide.
- Demonstrate an
understanding of the touch typing method, emphasizing
accuracy and technique.
Examples of Student Performances
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Students can
use removable disks as well as network drives and
folders to store and retrieve information. |
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Students can
efficiently and effectively use the following:
keyboards, mouse, remote controls, monitors, printers,
scanners, digital cameras, electronic tablets, VCR’s,
audio tapes, CD//DVD, smart boards, projectors, other
devices. |
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Students
discuss technology uses in banking, shopping,
manufacturing, transportation and telecommunications. |
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II. Social, Ethical, and
Human Issues
- Students understand the
ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to
technology.
- Students practice responsible
use of technology systems, information, and
software.
- Students develop positive
attitudes toward technology uses that support
lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits,
and productivity.
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Student Indicators
3-5
- Discuss common uses of
technology in daily life and the advantages and
disadvantages those uses provide.
- Discuss basic issues
related to responsible use of technology and information
and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.
Examples of Student Performances
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Students are
aware of and discuss technologies advantages and
disadvantages in problem solving organizing, preparing,
and presenting information, searching and location
information, homes, schools, and businesses, the misuse
and privacy issue, human lives (transportation,
communication, nutrition, sanitation, health care,
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Students
discuss strategies for evaluating information to
separate fact, opinion, and point of view. |
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Identifying
inaccurate and misleading information. |
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Presenting
information to others accurately. |
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Students
will demonstrate safe and ethical use of electronic
resources and general understanding of Copyright laws. |
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III. Technology
Productivity Tools
- Students use technology tools
to enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.
- Students use productivity
tools to collaborate in constructing technology
enhanced models, preparing publications, and
producing other creative works.
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Student Indicators
3-5
- Use general purpose
productivity tools and peripherals to support personal
productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate
learning throughout the curriculum.
- Use technology tools for
individual and collaborative writing, communication,
publishing activities to create knowledge products for
audiences inside/outside the classroom.
Examples of Student Performances
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Students use
a spreadsheet to enter data and create a graph. |
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A database
to enter data and retrieve information. |
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Word
processing tools such as spell checking in editing and
revising to support writing. |
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Students use
a scanner or digital camera to incorporate graphics into
a digital format. |
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Students can
edit and format word processing documents and use
drawing tools for creative expression. |
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IV.
Technology Communications Tools
- Students use
telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and
interact with peers, experts and other audiences.
- Students use a variety of
media and formats to communicate information and
ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
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Student Indicators
3-5
- Use technology tools for
individual and collaborative writing, communication, and
publishing activities to create products for audiences
inside and outside the classroom.
- Use telecommunications and
online resources to participate in collaborative
problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing
solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the
classroom.
- Use telecommunications
efficiently and effectively to access remote information,
communicate with outers in support of direct and
independent learning, and pursue personal interests.
Examples of Student Performances
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Students use
multimedia tools, web tools, digital imaging, word
processing and presentation tools. |
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Students use
e-mail, moderated chat and web page authoring. |
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Web browser,
search engines, submission of forms, downloading of
appropriate files/content. |
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Web
environments, moderated discussion forums, moderated
chat and video/audio conferencing. |
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V. Technology Research
Tools
- Students use technology to
locate, evaluate, and collect information from a
variety of sources.
- Students use technology tools
to process data and report results.
- Students evaluate and select
new information resources and technological
innovations based on the appropriateness to specific
tasks.
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Student Indicators
3-5
- Use technology resources for
self-directed learning and extended learning activities.
- Use telecommunications and
on-line resources to participate in collaborative research
activities.
- Determine when technology is
useful and select the appropriate tools and technology resources
to address a variety of tasks and problems.
Examples of Student Performances
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Students can
use an automated library system, the Internet and other
electronic resources for research. |
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Students
participate in on-line discussions and video
conferences. |
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Students
select applicable technology research tools. |
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Generate an
evaluation rubric to assess quality or value of a
resource. |
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Document
bibliographic resources appropriately. |
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VI. Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
- Students use technology
resources for solving problems and making informed
decisions.
- Students employ technology in
the development of strategies for solving problems
in the real world.
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Student Indicators
3-5
- Use technology resources for
problem solving, self-directed, and extended learning
activities.
- Determine when technology is
useful and select the appropriate tools and technology resources
to address a variety of tasks and problems.
- Evaluate the accuracy,
relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of
electronic information sources.
Examples of Student Performances
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Student use simulation
software, calculators, data collection probes, videos
and multimedia authoring software. |
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Students use spreadsheets or
databases to analyze and display data.
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Multimedia authoring,
graphic organizing, or presentation software to
communicate their ideas. |
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Students are introduced to
the evaluation of a web site to determine if the
information is consistent with generally accepted facts,
if the author or source has credibility and if the
content is appropriate for their use. |
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