The technology foundation standards for students are divided into six broad categories. Standards within each category are to be introduced, reinforced, and mastered by students. These categories provide a framework for linking performance indicators within the Profiles for Technology Literate Students to the standards. Teachers can use these standards and profiles as guidelines for planning technology-based activities in which students achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills. These are taken from the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) Project.

1.Basic operations and concepts
•Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
•Use technology proficiently.

2.Social, ethical, and human issues
•Understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
•Practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
•Develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

3.Technology productivity tools
•Use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
•Use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

4.Technology communications tools
•Use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers,experts, and other audiences.
•Use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

5.Technology research tools
•Use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
•Use technology tools to process data and report results.
•Evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

6.Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
•Use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
•Employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

PS-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following performances. Numbers in parentheses following each performance indicator refer to the standards category to which the performance is linked. The categories are:

Prior to completion of Grade 2, students will:
•Operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies. (1)
•Use a variety of media and technology resources. (1, 3)
•Communicate about technology using appropriate and accurate terminology. (1)
•Use multimedia resources (interactive books, educational software, multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. (1)
•Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom. (2)
•Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. (2)
•Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. (2)
•Create multimedia products with support from others. (3)
•Use technology resources (writing/drawing tools, digital cameras) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. (3, 4, 5, 6)
•Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunication. (4)

Performance standards for technology. Taken from The National Technology Standards created by the International Society for Technology in Education.

1. Basic operations and concepts

2. Social, ethical, and human issues

3. Technology productivity tools

4. Technology communication tools

5. Technology research tools

6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following performances. Numbers in parentheses following each performance indicator refer to the standards category to which the performance is linked. The categories are:

Prior to completion of Grade 5, students will:

•Use keyboards and other common input and output devices. (1)
•Discuss common uses of technology in daily life. (1, 2)
•Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information. (2)
•Use productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning. (3)
•Use technology tools (multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for writing, communication,and publishing activities. (3, 4)
•Use telecommunications to access remote information, communicate with other, and pursue personal interests. (4)
•Use telecommunications and online resources (e-mail, online discussions, Web environments) to participate in problem-solving activities. (4, 5)
•Use technology resources (calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5, 6)
•Determine which technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. (5, 6)
•Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources. (6)

Performance standards for technology. Taken from The National Technology Standards created by the International Society for Technology in Education.

1. Basic operations and concepts

2. Social, ethical, and human issues

3. Technology productivity tools

4. Technology communication tools

5. Technology research tools

6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Prior to completion of Grade 8, students will:

•Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems. (1)
•Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies. (2)
•Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology. (2)
•Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools).(3, 5) •Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals. (3, 6)
•Design, develop, publish, and present products (Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources. (4, 5, 6)
•Collaborate with others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information. (4, 5)
•Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems. (5, 6)
•Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, and of practical applications to learning and problem solving. (1, 6)
•Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems. (2, 5, 6)

Performance standards for technology. Taken from The National Technology Standards created by the International Society for Technology in Education.

1. Basic operations and concepts

2. Social, ethical, and human issues

3. Technology productivity tools

4. Technology communication tools

5. Technology research tools

6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Prior to completion of Grade 12, students will:

•Identify capabilities and limitations of technology resources and assess the potential of these systems to meet personal, lifelong learning, and workplace needs. (2)
•Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. (1, 2)
•Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and society. (2) •Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical use of technology and information by peers, family, and community. (2) •Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence). (3, 4)
•Evaluate technology-based options for lifelong learning. (5)
•Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity. (4, 5, 6)
•Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making. (4, 5) •Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations. (3, 5, 6)
•Collaborate with others using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information, models, and other creative works. (4, 5, 6)

Performance standards for technology. Taken from The National Technology Standards created by the International Society for Technology in Education.

1. Basic operations and concepts

2. Social, ethical, and human issues

3. Technology productivity tools

4. Technology communication tools

5. Technology research tools

6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Use instructional and information technologies to support literacy learning.

Provide opportunities to locate and use a variety of print, nonprint, and electronic reference sources.

Select and evaluate instructional materials for literacy, including those that are technology-based