Seattle School District Technology Standards

These Standards are reprinted with permission from National

Educational Standards for Students-Connecting Curriculum and Technology,

Copyright © 1999, ISTE (the International Society for Technology in Education),

800.336.5191 (U.S. & Canada) or 541.302.3777 (Int’l), iste@www.iste.org . All rights reserved. All sections in italics are Seattle School District Additions

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD 1. Basic Operations and Concepts

1.1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. – Identify physical components of the computer system such as disk drive, monitor, printer, and mouse. – Use appropriate language and behavior while using technology, as is appropriate to this grade band, i.e. computer, mouse, keyboard, monitor.
3-5	· Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.
6-8	· Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, and of practical applications to learning and problem solving. – Use a VCR, camcorder, scanner, and digital camera as part of preparing reports and is able to connect these devices to a computer and operate them.
9-12	· Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. – Students choose the best hardware and software to meet their needs.

1.2 Students are proficient in the use of technology

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, telephones, and other technologies. – Use a telephone, voice mail, answering machines, e-mail as part of class exchange of information. – Use a VCR, CD/ROM and multimedia products to present information on a given topic. · Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. · Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning.
3-5	· Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively. – Use video and digital camera to record simple events and classroom projects. – Keyboard faster than handwriting (approximately 20 wpm).
6-8
9-12	· Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. – Write a 10-20 page document using spell and grammar checkers and graphics.

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD 2. Social, ethical, and human issues

2.1 Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. – Uses appropriate language and behavior while using technology.
3-5	· Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide. – Explains how technology is used in industry, business, and education.
6-8	· Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society. – Explains how technology is transforming the workplace and the economy, identifies technological skills needed for jobs.
9-12	· Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole.

2.2 Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. – Takes turns using available technology.
3-5	· Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use. – Understands that violation of copyright law is a crime.
6-8	· Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse. – Discriminates between ethical and unethical access to computer files. – Identifies examples of copyright law violations and possible penalties.
9-12	· Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information. – Models ethical behavior and acceptable practice in the use of technology and technological resources. – Intervenes when others are practicing unacceptable practices in the use of technology and technological resources.

2.3 Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.
3-5
6-8	· Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.
9-12	· Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology resources and assess the potential of these systems and services to address personal, lifelong learning and workplace needs. · Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services.

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD 3. Technology productivity tools

3.1 Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. – Writes a short story using simple editing tools. – Correctly opens, uses and quits software programs. · Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
3-5	· Use general-purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and fabricate learning throughout the curriculum. – Uses a word processor to write, revise and publish class report. – Creates charts from spreadsheets.
6-8	· Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g. environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research.
9-12	· Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence).

3.2 Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. – Uses other people's multimedia products – Uses video camera to record events.
3-5	· Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. – Uses a video camera to record simple events and classroom projects. Edits clip art and imports graphics. Creates a presentation using multimedia software with sound, graphics, and text to share ideas. – Create a multimedia book using text and graphics, create a database.
6-8	· Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. – Presents projects developed using multi-media software with sound, graphics, and multiple sources of information. – Creates a database, school yearbook, or newsletter using multiple sources of information.
9-12	· Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations. – Use specialized software for content areas (e.g., Geometer’s Sketchpad).

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD 4. Technology communications tools

4.1 Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Students gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications (e.g. telephone, video conferencing, the Internet, email), with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
3-5	· Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning and for pursuit of personal interests. – Use email to request and send information locally and globally to research curriculum projects. – Use the Internet to communicate with local or global sites to collect or disseminate information concerning curriculum projects, and/or personal interests. · Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
6-8	· Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues and information, and develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
9-12	· Routinely and efficiently use telecommunications and online resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity. · Collaborate with peers, experts, and others to contribute to a content related knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information, models and other creative works.

4.2 Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Use technology tools and resources for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. – Write a short story using simple editing. – Use multimedia products such as KidPix, etc. to present information and original art.
3-5	· Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners, etc.) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
6-8	· Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., web pages, videotapes) that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts t audiences inside and outside the classroom.
9-12	· Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence).

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD 5. Technology research tools

5.1 Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. · Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
3-5	· Use telecommunications and on-line resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
6-8	· Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
9-12	· Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity. – Uses search tools like AltaVista, Yahoo and e-mail. – Publish classroom projects on the Internet. · Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision-making in content learning. – Evaluates Internet resources for relevancy. – Routinely locates and uses electronic resources available beyond the school through the Internet.

5.2 Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
3-5	· Use telecommunications and on-line resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. – Use the Internet or e-mail to exchange, compare, and contrast information. · Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.
6-8	· Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g. environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research. · Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom.
9-12	· Collaborate with peers, experts, and others to contribute to a content related knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce and disseminate information, models, and other creative works. – Creates formal multimedia presentations combining charts, bulleted text, and images.

5.3 Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2
3-5	· Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. – Evaluates electronic reference materials such as encyclopedias and on-line materials for relevancy.
6-8	· Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems. · Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.
9-12	· Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, for lifelong learning. · Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations.

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD 6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

6.1 Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
3-5	· Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. · Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.
6-8	· Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. · Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems. · Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underling hardware, software, and connectivity, and of practical applications to learning and problem solving.
9-12	· Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.

6.2 Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

GRADE BAND	BENCHMARK
K-2	· Use technology tools with the assistance of an adult to bring real world experiences into the classroom.
3-5	· Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias, of electronic information.
6-8	· Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom. · Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias, of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.
9-12	· Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations. · Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.