Technology Standards

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Standard 1. Basic operations and concepts.
1.1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
  • Understand network components and their interrelationship
  • Learn vocabulary (Some terms that will be useful are: active window, application, document, file, open application, running application, menu bar, application menu, finder, hard drive, folder, monitor, CPU, mouse, server, floppy disk/drive, desktop, hard disk/hard drive, printer, keyboard, icon, clipboard, Internet, network, server, virus)
1.2 Students are proficient in the use of technology.
  • Manage files (save to disk, hard drive or server, find and open desired file or application)
  • Start computer from off
  • Restart computer from menu or keyboard
  • Shut down of computer
  • Quit/exit
  • Bookmark sites
  • Work in multiple windows
  • Develop mouse skills (dragging, double clicking, selecting, highlighting)
  • Print
  • Develop keyboarding skills
  • Take care in use of media (handling CDs and floppies, no food in lab)

 

These performance indicators, once introduced, should be reviewed regularly.

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1.1 Vocabulary:

  • monitor
  • CPU
  • mouse
  • printer
  • keyboard


1.2 Start computer from off

1.2 Shut down

1.2 Mouse skills

1.2 Print

1.2 Care and use of media and equipment

1.1 Vocabulary:

  • application
  • document
  • file
  • menu bar
  • folder
  • icon
  • floppy disk
  • hard drive
  • desktop
  • virus


1.2 Restart computer from menu or keyboard

1.2 Save to a disk, hard drive, and network folder

1.2 Open desired files and applications

1.2 Keyboarding

1.2 Quit/exit/close

1.2 Bookmarking

1.2 View command

1.2 Vocabulary:

  • open application
  • running application
  • application menu
  • server
  • clipboard
  • network


1.2 Use the find command

1.2 Manipulate windows

(resize, etc.)

1.2 Work with multiple applications

1.2 Keyboarding

1.2 Print monitor

1.1 Vocabulary

  • finder or similar OS interface
  • H drive
  • server


1.2 Logging on to network

1.2 File management on the server

1.2 Use Help Menu

 

Standard 2. Social, ethical and human issues.
2.1 Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
  • Think critically about the origin and purpose of web-based information
  • Understand public nature of computer networks
  • Understand and exercise personal safety
  • Follow ICSD acceptable use policy
  • Understand equity issues relating to global and local access to technology
2.2 Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
  • Evaluate web site
  • Cite e-sources and follow copyright guidelines
  • Respect others' files
  • Respect equipment
  • Respect individuals/groups and their privacy
2.3 Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
  • Work cooperatively

 

These performance indicators, once introduced, should be considered ongoing.

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2.1 Evaluate information: what you see may not be real, true or factual. It may be manipulated for presentation. (Media literacy)

2.1 Exercise personal safety

2.2 Respect equipment


2.3 Work cooperatively

 2.1 Understand the commercial and advocacy nature of some websites. (Media literacy)

2.1 ICSD acceptable use policy

2.2 Web site evaluation (authenticity, point of view, usefulness, last update)


2.2 Copyright and citing e-sources


2.2 Respecting others' files


2.2 Not defame individuals/groups or invade their privacy

 2.1 Equity issues relating to local and global access to technology 2.1 Public nature of networks

 

 

Standard 3. Technology productivity tools.
3.1 Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
3.2 Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

 

Performances related to this standard:
  • Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
  • Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support.
  • Use technology resources for problem solving.
  • Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals.
  • Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations.
  • Use productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals.

 

These performance indicators, once introduced, should be considered ongoing.

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2-3

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6-8
3.1 Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities


3.2 Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support

3.1 Use technology resources for problem solving


3.1 Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, Africa Inspirer)


3.2 Apply productivity/ multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum

 3.2 Apply productivity/multi-media tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.(e.g., capture and use digital images individually.)

3.1 Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research


3.2 Apply productivity/multi-media tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum

 

 

Standard 4. Technology communication tools.
4.1 Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
  • Communicate with another party using technology
4.2 Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
  • Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for various audiences

 

These performance indicators, once introduced, should be considered ongoing.

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6-8
4.2 Work in pairs on the computer



4.2 Use technology resources for communication and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories

4.2 Work in pairs on the computer and share product with an audience


4.2 Create a multimedia class presentation


4.2 Participate in the production of material for a class Web site

 4.1 Work in pairs, groups, or as a class to communicate with another party using technology


4.2 Create a multimedia presentation in pairs or small groups

4.1 Communicate individually with a second party through e-mail


4.2 Create a multimedia presentation to present to an audience

4.2 Create a Web site

 

 

Standard  5. Technology research tools.
5.1 Students use technology tools to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
  • Use bookmarked sites
  • Use appropriate search engines to locate Web sites on a subject
  • Bookmark sites
  • Print desired material (sections, parts) from Web sites or CD-ROMs (May need to copy and paste)
  • Cite electronic sources
  • Locate a book by keyword using the electronic library catalog
5.2 Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
  • Prepare a spreadsheet and make a graph or chart
5.3 Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
  • Evaluate accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, point-of-view and bias of electronic information sources 

 

These performance indicators, once introduced, should be considered ongoing.

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2-3

4-5

6-8
5.1 Use bookmarked sites

5.1 Cite electronic sources


5.1 Locate a book by keyword using the electronic library catalog


5.1 Use search engines designed for young people (KidsClick, Yahooligans) to locate Web sites on a subject


5.2 Prepare a spreadsheet and make a graph or chart

5.1 Print desired material (sections, parts) from Web sites or CD-ROMs (May need to copy and paste)


5.3 Evaluate accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, point-of-view, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information sources

5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks. (for example, when to use online databases instead of the Web)

 

 

Standard  6.  Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools in the real world.
6.1 Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
  • Reading online information to inform opinions
  • Media Literacy : Think critically about the possible commercial and advocacy nature of information
6.2 Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
  • Create a presentation to inform or persuade (using  Web or multimedia  software)
  • Communicate a personal position on a current issue to a government official
  • Use technology to collect, analyze, and summarize data to solve a problem in the community

 

These performance indicators, once introduced, should be considered ongoing.

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2-3

4-5

6-8
6.1 Use online resources for classroom community decisions

6.1 Read online newspaper


6.1 Think critically about possible commercial and advocoacy nature of the information presented (Media literacy)

6.2 Use technology to collect, analyze, and summariiize data to solve a problem


6.2 Create a presentation to inform or persuade (using Web or multimedia software)

6.2 Communicate a personal position on a current issue to a government official

Sources

National Educational Technology Standards

 

 

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