Technology is an integral part of a student's life at school. Students are expected to use technology in a variety of ways at school, at home, and for their future careers. Following are the standards which your child will be expected to know and will learn throughout grades K-8. These standards are based on the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETSs) the scope and sequence will be broken down into the following areas:
Technology Productivity Tools
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Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
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Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
Technology Communication Tools
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Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
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Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
Technology Research Tools
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Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
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Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
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Students evaluate and select informational resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
Technology Problem-Solving and Decision Making Tools
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
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Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
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Students demonstrate responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
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Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, and productivity.
Basic Operations and Concepts
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Students demonstrate a thorough understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
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Students are proficient in the use of technology.
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