Lexington Public Schools Student Technology Competencies

Grade 8


Technology Categories

Technology Skills

Sample Curriculum Connections

Basic Operations and Concepts

use input and output devices
use computers for learning activities
• Save and retrieve a file to the server (RE)
• Identify and report common hardware and software problems (e.g., frozen screen, disk error, printing problems)(RE)
• Follow printing protocol and demonstrate efficiency (i.e. printing selected text and graphics using NetPrint)(RE)
• Select appropriate peripheral for an assignment (e.g. camera, scanner, camcorder)(RE)
• Understand and apply concept of connectivity and networking (RE)
• Use correct terminology in speaking about electronic communications (e.g., browser,search engine, online)(RE)

Social and Ethical Issues

practice responsible use of technology systems
• Protect personal identification (RE)
• Follow classroom rules for responsible use of computers (RE)
• Abide by Lexington Public School's Acceptable Use Policy, and know the consequences of violating that policy(RE)
• Understand responsibility to cite all electronic sources (BP)
• Demonstrate ethical and legal behavior in copying files, applications and media(RE)

Instructional Tools

use technology tools to enhance learning and increase productivity
 
word processor
spreadsheet
draw
database
Inspiration/Graphic Organizer
Claris Slide Show
PowerPoint
HyperStudio
iMovie
problem solving software
graphing calculator
word processor
• Create and use a template(I)
• Insert and manipulate images (e.g. graphics, clip art, tables from other files into document)(BP)
• Format a bibliography (BP)
spreadsheet
• Use more advanced functions of spreadsheet(I)
draw and paint
• know the difference between draw and paint(I)
• Introduce basic paint techniques(I)
• Use more advanced draw functions as appropriate for class projects(P)
database
•Use a database (e.g. record, field) (RE)
•Create a database (e.g. record, field) (RE)
graphic organizer for concept mapping
• Create organizer (BP)
slideshow tool (Claris SlideShow, PowerPoint)
• Design with master page (P)
multimedia tool (HyperStudio, PowerPt., iMovie)
• Import graphics, sound, text (BP)
content specific tools (I)
• Select appropriate technology tool for a problem-solving task:
• simulation software
• environmental probes
• measuring devices
• dynamic geometry software
Graphing Calculator
• Use scientific calculator functions and operations (BP)
• Use graphing capabilities (Y=menu, windows, zoom and trace scatterplots) (I/P)
• Use regression calculation feature (I/P)
• Use simple ERROR troubleshooting (I/P)

Communications Tools

use a variety of media to communicate information and ideas to multiple audiences
• Create a slide show (ie. Claris SlideShow, PowerPoint) (BP)
• Create a multimedia presentation (ie. HyperStudio, PowerPoint) (RE)
• Create a published product (ie. brochure, flier, newsletter) (BP)

Research Tools

use technology to locate,
collect and process information from a variety of sources
• Locate information on the Internet (RE)
• Use browser features effectively (including bookmarking, go, back) (RE)
• Use search engines and directories (BP)
• Research using online databases (BP)
• Evaluate online resources for authenticity, objectivity, accuracy, currency (BP)
• Write correct citations for text and images gathered from electronic sources (BP)
• Use key word searching and other search strategies effectively to find appropriate information(P)


Lesson Planner

DRAFT: School year 2001- 2002 *based on National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS project)

key: (I) Introductory (P) Practice (BP) Basic Proficiency (RE) Reinforce