Standard I | Standard II | Standard III | Standard IV Standard V | Standard VI


 
I.  Basic Operations and Concepts
II.
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
III.
Technology Productivity Tools
IV.
Technology Communications Tools
V.
Technology Research Tools
VI.
Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools


 

 
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.

Student Indicators Pre-K – 2

  1. Use input and output devices to successfully operate computers and other technologies.
  2. Use a variety of media and technology resources for developmentally appropriate directed and independent learning activities.
  3. Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.

Examples of Student Performances

bullet Students can use the following: keyboards, mouse, remote controls, monitors, printers, scanners, digital cameras, electronic tablets, VCR’s, audio tapes, CD/DVD, smart boards, projectors, and other devices.
bullet Ability to launch, navigate, and exit software applications, such as interactive books, web browsers, and productivity software packages.
bullet Use terminology in the correct context; keyboards, mouse, remote controls, monitors, printers, scanners, digital cameras, electronic tablets, VCR’s, audio tapes, CD/DVD, smart boards, projectors, and other devices.

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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.

Student Indicators Pre-K – 2

  1. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, teachers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.
  2. Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.
  3. Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.

Examples of Student Performances

bullet Students can demonstrate cooperation and collaboration in school and home projects by sharing ideas and equipment.
bullet Students use technology to expand their awareness of societies and cultures through e-mail, video conferencing, and on-line projects.
bullet Students will demonstrate safe and ethical use of electronic resources.
bullet Practice appropriate care and use of equipment, resources and facilities.

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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.

Student Indicators Pre-K – 2

  1. Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
  2. Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
  3. Use technology resources for problem solving, communication and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

Examples of Student Performances

bullet Students can use an automated library system, the Internet, CD/DVD’s for research.
bullet Use various software programs to create a desktop publishing document web page, story or report.
bullet Students can create a multimedia presentation complete with text, graphics and sound.
bullet Use software to organize and sequence ideas.
bullet Use software to gather data and create graphs.
bullet Use drawing tools, copy and paste graphics or images to illustrate a story or report.

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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.

Student Indicators Pre-K – 2

  1. Use technology resources for problem solving, communication and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
  2. Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.

Examples of Student Performances

bullet Students can use e-mail, video conferencing, word processing applications, digital imaging such as cameras and scanners, and various drawing programs.
bullet Students present information utilizing graphs, presentation tools, projectors, SmartBoards and the Internet.

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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.

Student Indicators Pre-K – 2

  1. Use technology resources for problem solving, communication and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

Examples of Student Performances

bullet Students use technology resources to gather, process and report information.
bullet Students can use an automated library system, the Internet, electronic resources. for research.
bullet Use various software programs such as word processing, presentation and graphing tools to report research findings.
bullet Use software to organize and sequence ideas.
bullet Use software to gather, sort and store data.

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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.

Student Indicators Pre-K – 2

  1. Use technology resources for problem solving, communication and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

Examples of Student Performances

bullet Students can use graphic organizers, writing and drawing tools.
bullet Explore Search Engines and online resources.
bullet Logical thinking and learning activities.



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