Ohio Technology Standards August 9, 2005

Why Standards in Technology? No Child Left Behind Technology Literacy requirement Computer and Multimedia Literacy Information Literacy Technological Literacy The Ohio Standards in Technology provides teachers with a set of clear, rigorous expectations for what all students should know and be able to do. No Child Left Behind – by the 8th grade – Technology skills will be assessed Question is how will these be assessed? No one seems to know. Educational Testing Service has developed a test. . .what will this mean? *The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requires all students to become technology literate by the end of the 8th grade. This means that basic or introductory technology concepts are addressed by benchmarks and indicators in the K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 grade bands in order to achieve the NCLB goal. Computer and Multimedia Literacy is the ability to appropriately use hardware, software applications, multimedia tools, and other electronic technology. It includes the usage of technology tools for productivity and communication. Computer and multimedia literacy forms the foundation for advanced study in computer science. Information Literacy is the acquisition, interpretation, and dissemination of information. Information literacy focuses on effective methods for locating, evaluating, using, and generating information. Technology-based information literacy skills encompass the utilization of the Internet and other electronic information resources for research and knowledge building. Technological Literacy addresses the abilities needed to participate in a technological world. It is the intersection of mathematics, science, and technology. It encompasses unique knowledge, devices, and capabilities used to solve problems. It identifies career connections between technology and the world of work. Technological literacy includes technology education and encompasses pre-engineering concepts.

How should these standards be implemented? “The Technology academic standards can be interwoven into each curricular discipline. The purpose of integrating technology is to help students make realistic connections between what they learn in each content area and the real world.” Question of time – Will take hours to find things.l . . Remember that you don’t need to create, there is a vast amount of information on the Web. . . It takes time to find exactly what you want, or change something to meet your needs. . . Liz search. . .this will help

Standard 1 Nature of Technology Students develop an understanding of technology, its characteristics, scope, core concepts, and relationships between technologies and other fields.

Standard 2 Technology and Society Interaction Students recognize interactions among society, the environment and technology, and understanding technology’s relationship with history. Consideration of these concepts forms a foundation for engaging in responsible and ethical use of technology.

Standard 3 Technology for Productivity Applications Students learn the operations of technology through the usage of technology and productivity tools. Use of computer and multimedia resources to support their learning Understanding terminology, communicate technically and select the appropriate technology tool basked on the need. Collaborate, plan, and produce sample product to enhance their learning. Solve problems – investigating, troubleshooting, and experimenting using technical resources.

Standard 4 Technology and Communication Applications Students use an array of technologies to communicate with multiple audiences, acquire and disseminate information and enhance learning. Acquire and publish information in a variety of media formats Disseminate information to multiple audiences Telecommunications tools to interact with others. Collaborate in real time with others located in different schools, communities, states, and countries. Distance education opportunities.

Technology and Information Literacy Standard 5 Technology and Information Literacy Students engage in information literacy strategies, use the Internet, technology tools, and resources, and apply information-management skills to answer questions and expand knowledge.

Standard 6 Design Students apply a number of problem-solving strategies demonstrating the nature of design, the role of engineering and the role of assessment.

Standard 7 Designed World Students understand how the physical, informational, and bio-related technological systems of the designed world are brought about by the design process. Critical to this will be student’s understanding of their role in the designed world: its processes, products, standards, services, history, impact, issues,and career connections.

The 3rd Grade student should be able to: Standard 1: Identify technology in the classroom & discuss its use. Demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom Describe different properties of material, color, weight, mass, hardness, temperature, List process examples from each of the 7 technological systems. Standard 2: Discuss how technology may have positive & negative consequences. Describe how technology affects the environment in a positive & negative ways. Know how the district AUP describes the rules for using classroom technology and the Internet. Link to PCS AUP. Standard 3: Communicate about computers & multimedia technology using correct terminology.

The 3rd Grade student should be able to: Discuss networks & their uses. Identify and use a variety of software programs. Tell a story using presentation software. Touch type letters on a keyboard with both hands. Growing Course Website Use & demonstrate how productivity tools support personal productivity. Standard 4: Include the elements of design in print & electronic media. Use graphic organizers to sequence & organize information & projects. Send & receive email. Compose, send, & reply to email messages with teacher direction. Internet Schoolhouse Projects Standard 5: Identify primary source information. Develop questions, discuss search words, search for information. Perform a simple search – teacher lead &/or selected. Yahooligans Use age appropriate Internet resources & fee based resources delivered by the Internet. Sirs Discoverer

The 4th Grade student should be able to: Standard 1: Demonstrate how tools, materials, & skills are sued to perform tasks. Cite examples of how tools & machines extend human capabilities. Describe what is needed to cause a technology to develop further in each of the technological systems. Standard 2: Explore & compare common uses of technology in daily life & the advantages & disadvantages those uses provide. Discuss basic issues related to responsible uses of technology information, describe personal consequences of inappropriate use. Explain the role of Ohio inventors in the social & economic development of society, Ohio Links Discuss technology ownership rights including the creator is the owner, & that users must purchase the rights to use. Copyright for Kids Discuss policies in the district AUP, understand that the AUP describes the rules for use.

The 4th Grade student should be able to: Standard 3: Learn & use new technology terminology based on the computer & multimedia technology resources being used. Demonstrate ability to login & use basic network services. Discuss image formats (JPEG, GIF, TIFF) Imaging for Kids Save, transport, & access stored information from portable devices. Demonstrate appropriate keyboarding skills. Growing Course Website Use technology resources for collaborating & brainstorming ideas. Standard 4: Investigate online learning environments (video conferencing, distance learning) Edit digital images. Using Picasa Develop a slideshow using graphics, text, & audio from more than 1 source. Growing Course Website

The 4th Grade student should be able to: Identify the proper structure & components to email. Compose, send, receive, & reply to email. Standard 5: Discuss & define the difference between fact & opinion. Select needed information from a defined group of resources. Record & organize information gathered fro selected resources. Choose a web site & examine the information for facts. Web Literacy

The 5th Grade student should be able to: Standard 1: Use tools, materials, & processes to produce products & carry out tasks efficiently & effectively. Demonstrate the use of technology in daily life, noting advantages & disadvantages those uses provide. Select & use tools to design, make, modify, & assess technology. Compare services provided in each of the 7 technology systems and identify specialized tools. Standard 2: Distinguish basic issues related to responsible use of technology & information & relate personal consequences of inappropriate use. Investigate alternative methods for the protection of the environment. Explain how technology & invention have changed economics & social development. Use technology to collaborate with others & credit all participants for their contribution to the work.

The 5h Grade student should be able to: Standard 3: Define & use new technology terminology based on the computer & multimedia resources being used. Select the appropriate device to store needed information. Managing Files Collect information for projects using still & video digital cameras, scanners, & electronic resources. North Canton Tutorials Use appropriate hand/finger positions to key all letters. Select & use appropriate software applications to compete content specific tasks. Standard 4: Collaborate in a class video project. Use advance software features to publish information in a printed form (card, calendar, banner, etc.)

The 5h Grade student should be able to: Demonstrate how to use email to communicate with another student in a remote location. Communicate in a monitored, online discussion. Standard 5: Distinguish between relevant & irrelevant information in an information source. Identify questions, determine best sources, record & use information, & cite sources. Identify information on the Web site, examine information for authors expertise & accuracy. Check the FACS Distinguish different types of online information databases. Infohio databases

The 6th Grade student should be able to: Standard 1: Suggest alternative technological solutions for everyday problems that occur in school or the classroom. Describe the relationships among input, process, output, feedback as components of a system. Identify technological systems that interrelate. Standard 2: Discuss how new technologies have resulted from demands, values, & interests. Explain how new technology can be used to repair damage caused by natural disasters. Distinguish original work from work that is plagiarized. Employ the use of measuring instruments to collect data. Standard 3: Use vocabulary related to computer & multimedia technology systems.

The 6th Grade student should be able to: Present independent research findings in a multimedia format. Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques, assess accuracy. Use content specific tools, software, & simulations to support learning & research. Standard 4: Define principles of design (color, contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity), use to create print, multimedia, and Web communications. Create & publish information in a printed form & in an electronic form. Use email functions including: receiving, sending, replying, adding of hyperlink, organize new folders, adding attachments. Investigate assigned topics using online learning resources, video conferencing, distance learning.

` The 6th Grade student should be able to: Standard 5: Determine the information located can be used legally & choose appropriately. Check copyright & publication dates to determine currency of Information. Recognize that finding & using more than 1 source can produce a better product. Identify keywords which describe the information needed& use keywords as search topics. Use online library catalog. Using Easybib.

Assessing your Technology Skills or the skills of your students: Posted on the web are many assessments, the following from the state of Texas is a good one. How do your skills stack up? http://www.msad50.org/to/skills/TXselfassess.htm

Additional Sites: Growing with Technology – Grade 5 Inspiration Infohio Sites 6-8 grades Viking Treasure Chest –all grades Diagnostic Test Support—ODE Grade 3 Getting Students Connected—Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

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Webliography: Ohio Department of Education: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/academic_content_standards/acstechnology.asp#Technology_Academic_Content_Standards Skills Assessment: http://www.msad50.org/to/skills/TXselfassess.htm