Technology Department Standards

1. The student will know the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems.

2. The student will know the characteristics and uses of computer software and operating systems.

3. The student will be able to understand the social, ethical, and human issues related to technology and demonstrate responsible use of electronic media.

4. The student will know the characteristics and uses of technology and communication tools.

Standard #1

The student will know the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems.

Benchmarks

Level Pre - Kindergarten

1. Knows the name of basic computer hardware.

2. Uses basic computer hardware (e.g. searches for specific keys on the keyboard, uses mouse).

Level I Kindergarten - Second Grade

1. Knows basic computer hardware.

2. Powers-up the computer, monitor, and starts computer’s programs.

3. Knows alphanumeric and special keys.

4. Knows proper finger placement on the home row keys.

5. Handles diskette and other computer equipment with care.

6. Uses appropriate computer terminology.

Level II Third - Fifth Grade

1. Knows the basic functions of hardware.

2. Uses proper fingering for all keys, beginning from the home row, maintaining proper posture while using the keyboard.

3. Knows potential hazards to computer media (e.g. damage to floppy disks, excessive smoke, heat, and moisture) that can damage the computer.

4. Knows basic facts about networked computers (e.g. computers can connect to each other via modems, phone lines, etc.).

5. Saves and prints to different locations, including a floppy disk, hard drive, and server.

6. Formats a disk.

7. Inserts both CD- ROMs and floppy disks.

Level III Sixth - Eighth Grade

1. Knows the differing capacities and trade-offs for computer storage media (e.g. CD-ROMs, floppy disks, hard disk, tape drives).

2. Types with some facility, demonstrating some memorization of keys.

3. Connects to other computer users via modem, internet, on-line services, or a bulletin board system.

4. Knows basic characteristics and functions of an operating system.

Level IV Ninth - Twelfth Grade

1. Knows of significant advances in computers and peripherals (e.g., data scanners, digital cameras).

2. Uses a variety of input devices (e.g., keyboard, scanners, voice/sound records, mouse, touch screen).

3. Knows limitations and trade devices-offs various types of hardware (e.g. laptops, notebooks, modems).

4. Identifies malfunctions and problems in hardware (e.g. hard drive crash, monitor burn-out).

5. Knows features and uses of current and emerging technology related to computing (e.g. optical character recognition, sound processing, cable television, cellular phones, ABS brakes).

Standard #2

The student will know the characteristics and uses of computer software and operating systems.

Benchmarks

Level Pre – Kindergarten

1. Understands that actions can control software programs.

2. Enters information from a text.

3. Uses the computer for a variety of purposes.

Level I Kindergarten - Second Grade

1. Types on a computer keyboard, using correct hand and body positions.

2. Knows basic distinctions among computer software programs, such as word processors, special purpose programs, and games.

3. Uses menu options and commands.

4. Moves within a document with arrow keys, mouse, and scroll bar.

5. Makes basic format changes (e.g. fonts, styles, etc).

6. Saves and prints documents.

Level II Third - Fifth Grade

1. Edits, copies, moves, saves and prints text with some formatting.

2. Makes back-up copies of stored data (e.g. text, programs, databases) and creates a folder.

3. Trouble-shoots simple problems in software.

4. Knows the common features and uses of databases.

5. Uses database software to add, edit, delete records, and to find information through simple sorting techniques.

Level III Sixth - Eighth Grade

1. Uses advanced features and utilities of word processors (e.g. clip art, spelling and grammar check, thesaurus, outliner).

2. Knows the common features and uses of desktop publishing software (e.g. documents are created, designed, and formatted for publication; data, graphics; and scanned images can be imported into a document using desktop software).

3. Knows the common features and uses of spreadsheets (e.g. data is entered in cells identified by row and column; formulas can be used to update solutions automatically; spreadsheets are used in print form, such as look-up tables; and electronic form, such as to track business profit and loss).

4. Uses a spreadsheet to update, add, delete data, and to write and execute valid formulas on data.

5. Uses Boolean searches to execute complex searches on a database.

Level IV Ninth - Twelfth Grade

1. Understands the uses of list servers, net newsreaders, and bulletin board systems.

2. Knows how to import, export, and merge data stored in different formats (e.g. text, graphics).

3. Knows how to import and export text, data and graphics between software programs.

4. Identifies some advanced features of software products (e.g. galleries, templates, macros, mail merge).

5. Uses desktop publishing software to create a variety of publications.

Standard # 3

The student will be able to understand the social, ethical, and human issues related technology and demonstrate responsible use of electronic media.

Benchmarks

Level Pre – Kindergarten

1. Follows class rules.

2. Identifies the uses of technology at home, school, and the community.

3. Demonstrates respect for the computer work of others.

Level I Kindergarten - Second Grade

1. Takes proper care of technology equipment.

2. Develops understanding of the school’s rules for safe and ethical Internet use.

3. Explores practices for evaluating Web sites.

4. Demonstrates an understanding of appropriate behavior while using computers.

Level II Third - Fifth Grade

1. Understands Internet/on-line personal safety issues.

2. Distinguishes fact, opinion, bias, and point of view.

3. Uses correct citation in keeping with copyright law.

4. Explains the implications of privacy, security, and copyright law as it applies to digital content.

5. Exhibits behavior consistent with guidelines established by the teacher and school according to the Acceptable Use Policy.

Level III Sixth - Eighth Grade

1. Knows ways to develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuit, and productivity.

2. Knows that science cannot answer all questions and technology cannot solve all human problems or meet all human needs.

3. Knows ways in which technology has evolved and influenced the course of history (e.g. revolutions in agriculture, manufacturing, sanitation, medicine, warfare, transportation, information processing, and communication).

4. Knows and practices responsible use of technology systems and software.

5. Knows way in which technology and society influence one another (e.g. new products and processes for society are developed through technology; technological changes are often accompanied by social, political, and economic changes; technology is influenced by social needs, attitudes, values, limitations, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs).

6. Knows examples of copyright violations and computer fraud (e.g. computer, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy) and possible penalties (e.g. large fines, jail sentences).

7. Knows ways technology is used to protect the environment and prevent damage caused by nature (e.g. new building technologies protect cities from earthquakes; bacteria are used in cleaning water).

Level IV Ninth - Twelfth Grade

1. Identifies capabilities and limitations of contemporary/emerging technology resources and assesses the potential of these systems and services to address lifelong personal, learning, and workplace needs.

2. Makes informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services.

3. Knows that alternatives, risks, costs, and benefits must be considered when deciding on proposals to introduce new technologies or to update existing ones.

Standard # 4

The student will know the characteristics and uses of technology and communication tools.

Benchmarks

Level Pre – Kindergarten

1. Uses tools (e.g. hammer, fax, e-mail, telephone) that help humans do work and solve problems.

2. Knows ways to communicate design ideas (e. g. pictures, models).

Level I Kindergarten - Second Grade

1. Is aware of the Internet.

2. Is aware of e-mail and its use as a communication tool.

3. Works with classmates and teacher to generate an e-mail message.

Level II Third - Fifth Grade

1. Begins to use Internet to search, retrieve, and select pertinent information with supervision.

2. Collaborates with classmates and teacher in creating a multimedia presentation to communicate learning with others.

3. Navigates through an existing hypermedia (e.g. teacher selected website, Web quest).

Level III Sixth - Eighth Grade

1. Knows what design process is a slow, methodical process of test and refinement.

2. Knows the uses of telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

3. Knows the uses of a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

4. Designs, develops, publishes, and presents products (e.g. Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom.

5. Collaborates with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborate tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop solutions or products to audiences inside and outside the classroom.

Level IV Ninth - Twelfth Grade

1. Uses technology, tools, and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (e.g. finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence).

2. Routinely and efficiently uses online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publication, communication, and productivity.

3. Selects and applies technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning.

4. Collaborates with experts, peers, and others to contribute to a content-related knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesis, produce, and disseminate information, models, and other creative works.