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Technology Curriculum
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has adopted the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) publication, as its standard. This publication, National Education Technology Standards for Students – Connecting Curriculum and Technology should be used in conjunction with the standards for grades Kindergarten through Grade 8 as a resource. The ISTE web site is www.ISTE.org. The skills presented were derived from Microsoft© MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) certification requirements and ISTE standards. The skills are listed by grade and application.
Technology Foundation Standards for Students
1. Basic operations and concepts
- Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
- Students are proficient in the use of technology.
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
- Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
- Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
- Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
3. Technology productivity tools
- Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
- Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
4. Technology communications tools
- Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
- Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
5. Technology research tools
- Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
- Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
- Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
- Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
- Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.