Standards and Outcomes

 Indicators 

Strategies / Work Samples

I.  Information Access, Evaluation, Processing, and Application

Access, evaluate, and process information efficiently and effectively.

1.Identify, locate, retrieve, and differentiate among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology.

2. Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose.

3. Organize, categorize, and store information for efficient retrieval.

4. Apply information accurately in order to solve a problem or answer a question.

Use search engines to find lesson/unit plan extensions.

Research a topic of interest for a report or presentation.

Information access & categorize

Technology Enhances Learning - Inspiration diagram

Evaluation of web information

Databases - storing/organizing/ sorting/reporting information

Spreadsheets -calculating/ analyzing/ charting 

A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.

B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.

1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators or experts in the field.

2. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal.

3. Use productivity tools to publish information.

4. Use Multiple digital sources to communicate information on-line.

E-mail 

Wireless technology
Portable Digital Assistants 
Administrative Software-Discourse
Smartboards

Blackboard - Discussion Board
-digital drop box
 
-Digital Divide
 -Emerging Technologies

Create  web pages to post information.

Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social, and ethical issues related to technology use.

1. Identify ethical and legal issues using technology.

2. Analyze issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings.

3. Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, Fair Use guidelines, security, privacy, and student on-line protection.

4. Use classroom procedures to manage an equitable, safe, and healthy environment for students.

Evaluate web sites for appropriate content.   

Create student/class accounts and passwords for security.

Understand that the Internet is a learning tool and used for educational purposes.  

Follow copyright law, and understand plagiarism and privacy issues. Use proper etiquette at all times. 

IV. Assessment for Administration and Instruction

Use technology to analyze problems and develop data-driven solutions for instructional and school improvement.

1. Research and analyze data related to student and school performance.

2. Apply findings and solutions to establish instructional and school improvement goals.

3. Use appropriate technology to share results and solutions with others, such as parents and the larger community.

Compare student scores between schools in county and state.

Deliver presentations to parents and community which inform about student technology usage and achievement. 

V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction

Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration.

1. Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.

2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use.

3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction.

4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.

5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes.

6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology.

7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.

Create web site lists of reviewed/approved sites for topics

WebQuest - design web based lessons

Presentation Software - PowerPoint

PowerPoint -interactive tutorials, student projects

Evaluating educational software 

"Hot list" of content related web sites.

Digital Photography

Understand human, equity, and developmental issues surrounding the use of assistive technology to enhance student learning performance and apply that understanding to practice.  

1. Identify and analyze assistive technology resources that accommodate individual student learning needs.

2. Apply assistive technology to the instructional process and evaluate its impact on learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.

-Use computers that are equipped for physically disabled.  

-Use supplementary software that reads computer screen text aloud to students for differentiation.  

-Use Alpha-Smart keyboards for students with fine motor skill problems.

VII. Professional Growth

Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology

1. Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in life long learning.

2. Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction.

3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning.

4. Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.