APPENDIX L (page 2)

rds Gom puter/Tech nology Standa

of Learn ing

Introduction

lierale support learning' personal no"J# i"itt"oto gy sliilts that p-Ouctivity, decision making' and daily life' for Virginia, 20c3-2a09 Six-Year Educational Technology Plan
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TheComputerlTechnologyStandardsofl,earningidentityarrddefinetheprogressivedevelopnretrtof-tlsrng create intbrmatlon fot tiuO"""itt" acccss' evaluate- use and essential f("o*f"ig"'rni?'titt, n."",,u'y -provide demonstrate a progressiott from and a framework firi #;;i;;y1ii.ru.y They use' to
rechnology.

phvsical ,r,unipuluiion skills fo' the

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lbr working responsibry ""d #;;"",#il;il;;;;"ps loctrs is on leamtng ustng rouniutiori for continuous learning' The not an end i" i,*rr, t"i'ilv, i'n" technology l""flnofogy rather ihan leaming about
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infonnatiou to inteilectual skiils necessary for

Computernechnology proficiencv is

Tobeconeteclrnologicallyproficient,thestudentmustdeveloptheskillsthroughintegratedactivitiesinall
be introduced and refined one specific course' These skills should content areas K-12, rather than through

Teacherscanusethesestandardsas

collaborativelybyallK-12teachersasanintegralpartofthelearningprocess guidelinesforplanningtechnology-basedactivitiesinwlriclrstudentsachievesuccessirrleaming'communication, work' of today's technology-rich world of

and prepare them to meet the challenges

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Computer/Technology Standards of Lea rn in g

Grades 6-8

Basic Operations and ConcePts

CIT

6-8.1

The student

will

demonstrate knowledge of the nature and operation of technology systems.

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Describe how technology impacts learning. Explore how software and hardware are developed to respond to the changing needs

of

tecirrology. Describe compatibility issues' between various types oftechnology.

The student will demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology' Understand that hardware and software have different operating systems that rnay affect their
use.

IJse self-help features such as online tutorials and manuals to learn to ttse hardware and

sottrvare.

Social and Ethical lssues

ctT 6-8.3
The student

will

demonstrate knowledge ofethical. cultural, and societal issues related to

technology.

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Demonstrate knowledge of curent changes in information technologies. Explain the need for laws and policies to govern technologyExplore career opportunities in technology related careers.

c/T 6-8.4

The student will practice responsible use of technology systems, infonnation. and sot'tware. Demonstrate the correct use offair use and copyright regulations. Demonstrate compliance with the school division's Acceptable Use Policy and other legal guidelines.

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c/T 6-8.5

The stuclent

pur

sui ts,

will dentonstrate lonwledge of technologies that support collaboration, personal ot d pr odtt c tiv i $t.

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Work collaboratively and/or independently when using teclnology. Practice preventative maintenance ofequipment, resources, and facilities' Explore the potential ofthe Internet as a means ofpersonal learning and the respectful
exchange ofideas and products.

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Com puter/Tech nology Standa rds of Learn ing

Tec h nolosv Resea rch

c/T 6-8.6

Tools nr^nrlnrtrill use teclmologr,

to locate, evaluate, and collect information.from avarieO

of

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Use databases and spreadsheets to evaluate inlbrmation Use technology rsources such as calculators and data collection probes for gathering

information. l]se Internet and other electronic resources to locate information in real time.

The student will evaluate and select new information tesources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. t IJse search strategies to retdeve information. r Evaluate the accuracy. relevance, and appropriateness ofelectronic informatiorl sources.

crT 6-8.7

Prohlem-solving and Decision-making lools

c/T 6-8.8
The sludenr

will

use technology resources

for

solving problems and making irformed decisions

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Employ technology in the development of strategies lor solving problems IJse a variety oftechnologies to identi$ and provide possible solutions to real-world
problems.

use content-specific tools, software. and simulations such as envirotrtnental probes. graphic calculators. exploratory environments. and web tools. Participate in collaborative problem-solving activities' Select and use appropriate tools and technology rsources to accomplish a variety oftasks

Technology Communication Tools

C/T

6-8.g

The stwlent

ffictivellt

will u,se a variety of media andformats to communicate information and ideas to multiPle audiences.

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Choose the appropriate tool, format, and style to communicate btfomtation. Intlependently use technologs tools to create and conlnunicate.for bdh'idual anilor c ol lab or atit e pr oj e c ts. Produce documents demonstrating the abili$, to edit, refomtat, illd integr&te various software tools.

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ALBEMARLECOT]NTYSTANDARDSFORETHICALUsEoFTECHNOL0GY
AllAlbemarleCountyPublicschoolstudentsandstaffareexpecledtofollowthehighestethicalstandards The laws and related policies' t;;i"ai"e of conduct in or" orinror*,,li|n i"rtoott sttouto u" timit"d to academic pursuits' available in eruonn'r" lo'lnry usE of information technologies of information technology' uov tt'ut ao not reflect responsible use specifically forbiJden by this policy *" Activities games' accessing of private information non-instructional computer including but not limited to: playing of destroy or damage files or computer systems int"naed (including electronic mail,) oi use oi creation of pt"gt"*t accessing or publishing inappropriate (viruses), unauthorized changing ofhardware or *t*ui" "onngurations, )""i"tiui. una abusc ofpassword protections'

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