WHAT IS HAPPENING TO KEYBOARDING? 2013 ACTE Conference July 28-31, 2013 Jim Brock Arkansas Department of Career Education

GRADE 2 – READING STANDARDS Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot Craft and Structure – Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently

GRADE 2 – WRITING STANDARDS Production and Distribution of Writing With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers

GRADE 2 – SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS Comprehension and Collaboration Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media

GRADE 2 – LANGUAGE STANDARDS Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases

GRADE 3 – READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT Craft and Structure Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently

GRADE 3 – WRITING STANDARDS Production and Distribution of Writing With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others Production and Distribution of Writing – Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories

GRADE 3 – SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS Comprehension and Collaboration Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally

GRADE 4 – READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g. in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears

GRADE 4 – WRITING STANDARDS Text Types and Purposes Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections: include formatting (e.g. headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension

GRADE 4 – WRITING STANDARDS Production and Distribution of Writing With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single setting

GRADE 4 – WRITING STANDARDS Research to Build and Present Knowledge Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources

GRADE 4 – LANGUAGE STANDARDS Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine of clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases

GRADE 5 – READING STANDARDS Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem

GRADE 5 – READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears

GRADE 5 – WRITING STANDARDS Text Types and Purposes Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically: include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension

GRADE 5 – WRITING STANDARDS Production and Distribution of Writing With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single setting

GRADE 5 – WRITING STANDARDS Research to Build and Present Knowledge Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources

GRADE 5 – SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual display in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual display in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes

GRADE 5 – LANGUAGE STANDARDS Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases

GRADE 6 – READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue

GRADE 6 – WRITING STANDARDS Text Types and Purposes Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension

GRADE 6 – WRITING STANDARDS Production and Distribution of Writing Use technology, including the Internet, to product and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting

GRADE 6 – WRITING STANDARDS Research to Build and Present Knowledge Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources

GRADE 6 – SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS Comprehension and Collaboration Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study

GRADE 6 – SPEAKING AND LISTENING STANDARDS Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information

GRADE 6 – LANGUAGE STANDARDS Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

GRADE 6 – READING STANDARDS FOR LITERACY IN HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts

GRADE 6 – READING STANDARDS FOR LITERACY IN SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL SUBJECTS Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic

GRADE 6 – WRITING STANDARDS FOR LITERACY IN HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, AND TECHNICAL SUBJECTS Text types and Purposes Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension

GRADE 6 – WRITING STANDARDS FOR LITERACY IN HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, AND TECHNICAL SUBJECTS Production and Distribution of Writing Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently

GRADE 6 – WRITING STANDARDS FOR LITERACY IN HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, AND TECHNICAL SUBJECTS Research to Build and Present Knowledge Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation

K-4 Not only Keyboarding is in the standards Careful consideration how this information will be integrated into classrooms Professional Development and Teaching Qualifications Up to Districts to come up with plan Help is available through ADE and ACE and the district faculty as well as educational cooperatives.

GRADE 5 A new course, Input Technologies (355910), may be taught for grade five. This course shall enhance and refine the beginning technology skills students learned in the lower grades. The minimum required amount of time to teach this course is forty minutes per week or its equivalent during the school year. Qualifications to teach this course are: Hold a valid Arkansas teaching license with a Business Education certification of 031, 032, 033, 034, 036, 037, 224, 225, or 250; or Hold a valid Arkansas teaching license, complete the ACE-approved professional development, and receive the endorsement (419).

GRADE 6 A new course, Technologies Communications (366910), may be taught for grade six. This course shall continue to enhance and refine the beginning technology skills learned in the lower grades, but shall also include instruction in business communications. The minimum required amount of time to teach this course is forty minutes per week or its equivalent during the school year. Qualifications to teach this course are: Hold a valid Arkansas teaching license with a Business Education certification of 031, 032, 033, 034, 036, 037, 224, 225, or 250; or Hold a valid Arkansas teaching license, complete the ACE-approved professional development, and receive the endorsement (419).

GRADES 7/8 Grade 7/8A new course, Introduction to Business Communications and Technology (377920) for grade seven/eight. This will be an introductory course that will teach beginning technology skills necessary in the workforce and everyday personal communications. The minimum required amount of time to teach this course is sixty clock hours or one semester. Teachers must hold a valid Arkansas teaching license with a Business Education certification of 031, 032, 033, 034, 036, 037, 224, 225, or 250. This course will be a CTE foundations course for all programs of study. This course would only be necessary if Grade 5-6 was not taught.

GRADES 7/8 A new course, Information and Communications Technology (377910), may be taught for grade seven/eight. This course shall complete the required technology curriculum. The minimum required amount of time to teach this course is sixty clock hours or one semester. Teachers must hold a valid Arkansas teaching license with a Business Education certification of 031, 032, 033, 034, 036, 037, 224, 225, or 250. This course will be a CTE foundations course for all programs of study.

GRADES 9-12 CORE COURSE A new course, Technology Design and Applications (460100), may be taught for grades nine through twelve, replacing the current courses, Computer Business Applications and Computer Applications I, II, and III, which are part of the required 38 units to be taught in all high schools. The required amount of time to teach this course is 120 clock hours for one unit of credit. Teachers must hold a valid Arkansas teaching license with a Business Education certification of 031, 032, 034, 037, 225, or 250.

TRANSITIONS Submit transition plans to Jim Brock, Business and Marketing Technology. #3 Capitol Mall #502 Little Rock AR

No transition is required, standards remain the same QUESTIONS