TECHNOLOGY+PROFICIENCY+STANDARDS

The following Technology Proficiency Standards are to be used to determine technology literacy. Eighth grade students must meet seven or more of these standards to be identified as proficient.
//Note: The bulleted list beneath each standard are suggestions only; the bulleted lists are not all inclusive.//

PROFICIENCY 1:
Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday use.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in recognizing and describing strategies for identifying, solving, and preventing minor hardware and software problems.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in investigating, discussing, and explaining why computers, networks, and information must be protected from viruses, vandalism and intrusion, both malicious and mischievous.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in modeling ethical behavior relating to security, privacy, passwords, and personal information, and recognizing possible consequences of misuse.

PROFICIENCY 2:
Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society.
 * The student demonstrates knowledge of new technologies as they continue to evolve.
 * The student demonstrates knowledge of information technologies and their effects in society.
 * The student demonstrates knowledge of the use of information technologies and their effects in the workplace.

PROFICIENCY 3:
Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in respecting the work of others in the online community (copyright, Fair Use, attributions).
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in using technology safely in the online networking community.
 * The student demonstrates knowledge of the consequences of the misuse of information technologies.

PROFICIENCY 4:
Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in using databases and why they are used in North Carolina(e.g., schools, government, business, and science) to collect and organize information.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in using spreadsheets to organize, report, and display data and why they are useful mathematical tools.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in the selection, organization, and presentation of content area information from the Internet for a specific purpose.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in selecting and using responsibly a variety of computing devices Ie.g., probeware, handhelds, digital cameras, scanners) to collect, analyze and present content area information.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in using evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for contend and usefulness in content area assignment.

PROFICIENCY 5:
Student creates multimedia curriculum projects. Student presents multimedia curriculum projects.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in using external computer devices and tools.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in recalling multimedia tools and peripherals throughout the technology curriculum.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency when working with external computer devices and tools when working alone and when collaborating in groups.
 * PROFICIENCY 6:**
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in using multimedia presentation resources to communicate to internal and external audiences.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in determining the appropriate communication resources to use with each product and audience.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in communicating curriculum concepts.

PROFICIENCY 7:
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.
 * Student demonstrates proficiency in the appropriate use of various Web 2.0 collaborative tools (wikis, blogs, etc).
 * Student demonstrates proficiency in applying appropriate technology tools create products or solutions.
 * Student demonstrates proficiency using technology in the collection and analysis of data as they solve problems and complete investigations.
 * Student demonstrates proficiency in the appropriate use of online communication tools as they collaborate with others.

PROFICIENCY 8:
Student selects technology tools that enhance the efficiency and output of curriculum projects.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in determining the appropriate tools and technology resources to solve problems.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in accomplishing multiple tasks and problems with the appropriate tools and technology resources.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in problem solving and multi-tasking by using the correct technology tools and resources.

PROFICIENCY 9:
Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity and of practical applications to learning and problem solving.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in selecting and using a variety of technology tools to collect, analyze, and present information.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in identifying and discussing terms/concepts associated with safe, effective and efficient use of the Internet (e.g., password, firewalls, Spam, security, Fair Use, AUP/IUPS).
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in the use of technology terms/concepts to explain the strategies used to collect, organize and present findings for assignment/projects.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in choosing appropriate technology resources to solve problems and complete assignments.
 * The student demonstrates proficiency in identifying, discussing and using online collaborative tools (e.g., email, surveys, videoconferencing) to collect data for content area assignments/projects.

PROFICIENCY 10:
Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.
 * Student demonstrates proficiency in identifying appropriate online resources for assignments or project-based activities.
 * Student demonstrates proficiency in evaluating online information resources (accuracy, points of view, bias, etc.).
 * Student demonstrates proficiency in identifying information in online resources that is relevand to research questions or problems to be solved.