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| Home > Parents > Curriculum > Educational Technology > Assessment Rubric > Student Competencies |
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| Student Competencies |
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PAUSD helps students develop the following technology skills:
At the end of Grade 3, students will
- Use basic computer tools and commands (e.g., the mouse and the print command)
- Use simple computer learning applications and CD-ROMs
- Use simple word processing programs (e.g., Writing Center)
- Use simple applications for self-expression (e.g., KidPix)
- Save files to specific locations and retrieve them
- Explore child-friendly sites on the Internet
At the end of Grade 5, students will
- Master basic keyboarding skills
- Write and revise using word processing
- Use production tools to create school assignments (e.g., HyperStudio, PowerPoint)
- Use more advanced simulation programs (e.g., Oregon Trail)
- Use an electric encyclopedia
- Use the electronic card catalog
- Use telecommunications for class projects to communicate with each other, their teachers, and others in and outside PAUSD
- Use child-oriented search engines to do research on the Internet (e.g., Yahooligans)
- Demonstrate responsible use of school technology resources
At the end of Grade 8, students will
- Edit and revise written work for all subject areas
- Use electronic library reference tools and online databases
- Use spreadsheets and databases to assist in the interpretation of raw data
- Use email and telecomputing to gather and share information
- Use multimedia tools to create products (e.g., PowerPoint or webpages)
- Work with a variety of media, such as video, audio, and graphics
- Use a variety of Internet resources and research tools
- Demonstrate information literacy skills and knowledge of the ethical use of electronic resources
- Operate basic peripherals such as scanners and digital cameras
- Troubleshoot basic operational difficulties
- Demonstrate responsible use of school technology resources
At the end of Grade 12, students will
- Evaluate and use sophisticated electronic reference tools and online databases
- Integrate into a project the use of spreadsheets and databases for a data analysis
- Use e-mail and telecommunication for distant collaboration
- Use multimedia tools to create products for a class presentation
- Use advanced search techniques in Internet research
- Use correct form to cite Internet and other electronic resources and seek permission for their use whennecessary
- Use network storage spaces to save and distribute work
- Work comfortably with two or more computer platforms
- Demonstrate responsible use of school technology resources
From PAUSD Technology Plan 2001 - 2006 |
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If you have questions, contact Educational Technology at (650) 329-3776 or edtech@pausd.org.
Revised January 2003 |
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