International
Society of Technology for Education
National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students
Educational Technology Competencies for Students by Grade Level
Prior
to completion of Grade 2, students will:
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Use
input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output
devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers,
VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies.
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Use
a variety of media and technology resources for directed and
independent learning activities.
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Communicate
about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate
terminology.
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Use
developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive
books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias)
to support learning.
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Work
cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members,
and others when using technology in the classroom.
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Demonstrate
positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.
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Practice
responsible use of technology systems and software.
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Create
developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support
from teachers, family members, or student partners.
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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.
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Gather
information and communicate with others using telecommunications,
with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
Prior
to completion of Grade 5, students will:
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Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including
adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively.
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Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages
and disadvantages those uses provide.
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Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology
and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate
use.
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Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support
personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate
learning throughout the curriculum.
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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.
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Use telecommunications efficiently to access remote information,
communicate with others in support of direct and independent
learning, and pursue personal interests.
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Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., e-mail, online
discussions, Web environments) to participate in collaborative
problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing solutions
or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
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Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection
probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed
learning, and extended learning activities.
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Determine which technology is useful and select the appropriate
tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks
and problems.
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Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness,
and bias of electronic information sources.
Prior
to completion of Grade 8, students will:
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Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware
and software problems that occur during everyday use.
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Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies
and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society.
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Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and
technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.
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Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g.,
environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments,
Web tools) to support learning and research.
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Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support
personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout
the curriculum.
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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.
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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.
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Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to
accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.
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Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware,
software, and connectivity, and of practical applications to
learning and problem solving.
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Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness,
comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources
concerning real-world problems.
Prior
to completion of Grade 12, students will:
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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.
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Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and
services.
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Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance
on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole.
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Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among
peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology
and information.
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Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating
personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules,
addresses, purchases, correspondence).
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Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and distributed
education, for lifelong learning.
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Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to
meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications,
and productivity.
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Select and apply technology tools for research, information
analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content learning.
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Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and
simulations in real-world situations.
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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.
General
Technology Standards
For
detailed information on NETS, visit ISTE's Website: http://cnets.iste.org
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