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Technology
Standards
The Walnut Creek School District
Technology Standards for Teachers and Students were adopted by the Governing
Board on March 18, 2002. They are based on national technology standards
and customized by the District Technology Committee to meet the needs
of our community of learners.
Kindergarten
- First - Second Grades
Third - Fourth - Fifth Grades
Sixth - Seventh -
Eighth Grades
Walnut
Creek School District
Education Technology Standards for Students
Kindergarten
- First - Second Grades
Key:
Standards (bold), Performance Indicators (normal) and Suggested
Activities (italics)
Standard
I - Basic Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound
understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
K-2.1.1 Communicate about
technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.
Students are proficient in the use of technology:
K-2.1.2 Use input devices
(e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor,
printer) to successfully operate computer, VCRs, audiotapes, telephones
and other technologies.
K-2.1.3 Use developmentally
appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational
software and elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning.
K-2.1.4 Use a variety of
media and technology resources for directed and independent learning
activities.
K: Listen to and interact
with stories from CD-ROM discs.
1: Read stories from CD-ROM discs.
Standard
II - Social, Ethical and Human Issues
Students understand the
ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
K-2.2.1 Understand and adhere
to District policies for computer use.
K-2.2.2 Demonstrate positive
social and ethical behaviors when using technology.
Students practice responsible
use of technology systems, information and software.
K-2.2.3 Practice responsible
use of technology systems and software.
Students develop positive
attitudes toward technology used that support lifelong learning, collaboration,
personal pursuits and productivity.
K-2.2.4 Work cooperatively
and collaboratively with peers, family members and others when using
technology in the classroom.
Standard
III - Technology Productivity Tools
Students use technology
tools to enhance learning, increase productivity and promote creativity:
K-2.3.1 Use a variety of
media and technology resources for directed and independent learning
activities.
K: Create an illustration
using a paint program and write a sentence describing the picture.
1: Create an illustration using a paint program and write two or three
sentences describing the picture.
2: Compose a story or a poem using a word processing program and create
an illustration.
Students use productivity
tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing
publications and producing other creative works.
K-2.3.3 Create developmentally
appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members
or student partners.
K-2.3.4 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.
2: Compose a story or
a poem using a word processing program and illustrate.
2: Create a class book relating to a content area.
Standard
IV - Technology Communications Tools
Students use telecommunications
to collaborate, publish and interact with peers, experts and other audiences:
K-2.4.1 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.
2: Telecommunicate as
a class via e-mail to Key Pals or Book Buddies.
Students use a variety of
media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to
multiple audiences:
K-2.4.2 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.
K-2.4.3 Create developmentally
appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members
or student partners.
Standard
V - Technology Research Tools
Students use technology
to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources:
K-2.5.1 Use technology resources
to research a topic.
2: Access the Internet
under adult supervision to extend learning.
Students use technology
tools to process data and report results:
K-2.5.2 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.
Students evaluate and select
new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness
to specific tasks.
Standard
VI - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
Students use technology
resources for solving problems and making informed decisions:
K-2.6.1 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.
Students employ technology
in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
Walnut Creek School
District
Educational Technology Standards for Students
Third
- Fourth - Fifth Grades
Key: Standards (bold),
Performance Indicators (normal) and Suggested Activities (italics)
Standard
I - Basic Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound
understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems:
3-5.1.1 Discuss common uses
of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those
uses provide.
Students are proficient
in the use of technology:
3-5.1.2 Use keyboards and
other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when
necessary) efficiently, effectively and safely (with attention to ergonomics
and physical surroundings.)
3: Begin to learn correct
keyboarding skills.
4: Continue to develop keyboarding skills.
5: Continue to develop proficient keyboarding skills.
Standard
II - Social, Ethical and Human Issues
Students understand the
ethical, cultural and societal issues related to technology.
3-5.2.1 Understand and adhere
to District policies for computer use.
3-5.2.2 Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages
and disadvantages those uses provide.
Students practice responsible
use of technology systems, information and software.
3-5.2.3 Discuss basic issues
related to responsible use of technology and information and describe
personal consequences of inappropriate use.
Students develop positive
attitudes toward technology use that support lifelong learning, collaboration,
personal pursuits and productivity.
3-5.2.4 Discuss common uses
of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those
uses provide.
Standard
III - Technology Productivity Tools
Students use technology
tools to enhance learning, increase productivity and promote creativity:
3-5.3.1 Use general-purpose
productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity,
remediate skill deficits and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
3-5.3.2 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.
3: Create a multimedia
presentation or slide show for a content area.
4: Incorporate graphics into a text document.
4: Compose essays, letters, stories and/or reports that include graphics.
5: Create newsletters and journals.
5: Create a multimedia project that includes voice or sound.
5: Produce informational multimedia presentations in a content area.
Students use productivity
tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing
publications and producing other creative works:
3-5.3.3 Use general-purpose
productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity,
remediate skill deficits and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
3: Compose a friendly
letter using a word processing program.
3: Combine text and graphics to create greeting cards, banners or
business cards.
4: Compose a business letter using a word processing program.
4: Create a story, science report or California historical reflection
using a word processing program.
5: Compose essays, letters, stories and/or reports that include graphics.
5: Create newsletters and journals.
3-5.3.4 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.
3: Create a multimedia
presentation or slide show for a content area.
4: Create a story, science report or California historical reflection
using a multimedia application.
5: Create a multimedia project that includes voice or sound.
5: Produce informational multimedia presentations in a content area.
Standard IV - Technology Communications Tools
Students use telecommunications
to collaborate, publish and interact with peers, experts and other audiences:
3-5.4.1 Use telecommunications
efficiently and effectively to access remote information, communicate
with others in support of direct and independent learning and pursue
personal interests.
3-5.4.2 Use telecommunications
and online resources such as Web environments to participate in collaborative
problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing solutions or
products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
Students use a variety of
media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to
multiple audiences:
3-5.4.3 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.
3-5: Use a camcorder
or digital camera as a class to record activities/field trips.
Standard
V - Technology Research Tools
Students use technology
to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources:
3-5.5.1 Use technology resource
to locate, evaluate and collect information.
4: Research information
using digital resources (encyclopedias, atlases, etc.) or the Internet
with adult supervision.
5: Research information using the Internet or digital resources (encyclopedias,
atlases, etc.).
3-5.5.2 Use technology resources
(e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software)
for problem solving, self-directed learning and extended learning activities.
Students use technology
tools to process data and report results:
3-5.5.3 Use technology
tools to process data and report results.
5: Print graphs of class
surveys or projects.
Students evaluate and select
new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness
to specific tasks:
3-5.5.5 Determine when technology
is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources
to address a variety of tasks and problems.
Standard
VI - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
Students use technology
resources for solving problems and making informed decisions:
3-5.6.1 Use technology resources
(e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software)
for problem solving, self-directed learning and extended learning activities.
3-5.6.2 Determine when technology
is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources
to address a variety of tasks and problems.
3-5.6.3 Evaluate the accuracy,
relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic
information sources.
Students employ technology
in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world:
3-5.6.3 Determine when technology
is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources
to address a variety of tasks and problems.
5: Create a multimedia
project that includes voice or sound.
Walnut Creek School
District
Educational Technology Standards for Students
Sixth
- Seventh - Eighth Grades
Key: Standards (bold),
Performance Indicators (normal) and Suggested Activities (italics)
Standard I - Basic Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound
understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems:
6-8.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding
of concepts underlying hardware, software and connectivity, and of practical
applications to learning and problem solving.
Students are proficient
in the use of technology:
6-8.1.2 Apply strategies
for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that
occur during everyday use.
Standard
II - Social, Ethical and Human Issues
Students understand the
ethical, cultural and societal issues related to technology.
6-8.2.1 Understand and adhere
to District policies for computer use.
6-8.2.2 Demonstrate knowledge
of current changes in information technologies and the effect those
changes have on the workplace and society.
Students practice responsible
use of technology systems, information and software.
6-8.2.3 Exhibit legal and
ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss
consequences of misuse.
6-8.2.4 Research and evaluate
the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias
of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.
Students develop positive
attitudes toward technology use that support lifelong learning, collaboration,
personal pursuits and productivity.
Standard
III - Technology Productivity Tools
Students use technology
tools to enhance learning, increase productivity and promote creativity:
6-8.3.1 Use content-specific
tools, software and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing
calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning
and research.
6-8.3.2 Apply productivity,
multimedia and web design tools and peripherals to support personal
productivity, group collaboration and learning throughout the curriculum.
Students use productivity
tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing
publications and producing other creative works.
Standard
IV - Technology Communications Tools
Students use telecommunications
to collaborate, publish and interact with peers, experts and other audiences:
6-8.4.1 Collaborate with
peers, experts and others using telecommunications and collaborative
tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues and information,
and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside
the classroom.
Students use a variety of
media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to
multiple audiences:
6-8.4.3 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.
Standard
V - Technology Research Tools
Students use technology
to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources:
6-8.5.1 Research and evaluate
the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias
of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.
Students use technology
tools to process data and report results:
6-8.5.3 Use content-specific
tools, software and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing
calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) so support learning
and research.
6-8.5.4 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.
6-8.5.5 Collaborate with
peers, experts and others using telecommunications and collaborative
tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues and information,
and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside
the classroom.
Students evaluate and select
new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness
to specific tasks:
6-8.5.5 Select and use appropriate
tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and
to solve problems.
Standard
VI - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
Students use technology
resources for solving problems and making informed decisions:
6-8.6.1 Apply productivity/multimedia
tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration
and learning throughout the curriculum.
6-8.6.2 Select and use appropriate
tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and
solve problems.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving
problems in the real world:
6-8.6.3 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.
6-8.6.4 Demonstrate an understanding
of concepts underlying hardware, software and connectivity, and of practical
applications to learning and problem solving.
6-8.6.5 Research and evaluate
the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias
of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.
Ways to Integrate
Technology into the 6-8 Curriculum, Department Specific
Art
- Create projects using
digital tablet input devices and paint software.
- Present projects, how-to
demonstrations or reports using multimedia software.
- Use color printers to
create hard copies of student work.
Computers
- Prepare reports and business
correspondence using word processing, drawing, spreadsheets and the
Internet.
- Master keyboarding skills.
- Create interdisciplinary
reports using multimedia software.
- Author and publish web
pages.
- Access the Internet to
research ethical issues, troubleshooting resources and criteria for
judging web sites.
- Learn software applications
commonly used in the business world.
Core,
English & Social Studies
- Use word processing and
database programs to develop and improve note-taking skills.
- Use word processing programs
for poetry and prose writing assignments.
- Access the Internet for
online news services and current events.
- Create multimedia presentations.
- Utilize CD-ROM and online
resources to do research for projects.
Drama
- Videotape class productions.
- Refine movie production
using video-editing equipment.
- Coordinate lighting and
sound for dramatic presentations using computer equipment.
- Videotape activities
for other classrooms.
English Language
Learners (ELL)
- Create presentations
and displays using camcorders, VCRs and monitors.
- Use CD-ROM for language
acquisition and development of proper pronunciation, research and information.
- Access the Internet and
use word processing for writing reports, gathering information and doing
research.
Foreign
Language Study
- Study and enhance language
skills learned in the classroom using technology.
- Create and publish stories
using language related word processing and dictionary software.
- Film oral exercises and
presentations using a video camera.
- Use a Flex-cam as a presentation
tool.
- Use multimedia software
for class presentations.
Home
Economics
- Use technology to determine
the nutritive value of food, design and plan menus, comparison shop
and analyze cost of recipes.
- Create and enter recipes
in a database.
- Use electronic sewing
machine to customize projects.
Industrial
Technology
- Develop technical drawings
using CAD software.
- Test and modify project
design using technology and CAD software.
- Use spreadsheet for project
analysis, including cost analysis, times, weights and strength-to-weight
ratios.
- Use printers and plotters
to print final drawings for evaluation and further development.
- Use machinery (CAD/CAM)
that is linked to CAD systems to produce projects.
- Research projects using
the Internet.
- Use VCR/TV for individual
tutorials and computer display.
Leadership
- Access other school web
pages to see what leadership classes offer.
- Use multimedia software
to document student life.
- Create certificates and
awards using word processing, database and graphics.
- Prepare morning announcements
and student council publicity using word processing software.
Math
- Use scientific calculators.
- Use geometry software
(grade 7).
- Create spreadsheets for
data analysis.
- Perform computer-simulated
experiments, (i.e., roll dice, shuffle cards, pitch pennies) (grade
7).
- Work with graphing calculators
(grade 8).
- Use algebra software
(grade 8).
Music
- Videotape musical presentations.
- Use music notation and
MIDI software to enhance the music program.
Newspaper
- Compose articles using
AlphaSmart devices.
- Use digital cameras,
scanners and graphics software to create images.
- Layout and publish the
newspaper using computers.
Science
- Use a variety of scientific
instruments such as the Flex-cam, barometer and pH meter, to take measurements
and make observations.
- Utilize computers and
appropriate software to analyze data and present projects.
- Access the Internet for
research.
- Use interactive laserdiscs
and CD-ROM discs that enhance curriculum.
Special
Education
- Use computers, AlphaSmart
devices, CD-ROM discs and printers to support general education assignments
and to address deficit skill areas.
Squire
News Network
- Produce news segments
and broadcasts using video cameras, editing equipment, computers and
software.
- Broadcast news to all
classrooms using closed circuit television.
- Produce Video Yearbook.
Yearbook
- Produce the yearbook
using computers.
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