The Duval County Public Schools

K-12 STUDENT TECHNOLOGY STRANDS, STANDARDS,

AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

 

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The Duval County Instructional Technology Performance Standards are intended as a guideline for using technology tools to meet instructional objectives in all curricular areas.

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Strand 1: Basic Operations and Concepts

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1.1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

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1.       Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.

 

 

 

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2.       Demonstrate how hardware, software, and connectivity can be used and applied for learning and problem solving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.       Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services.

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1.2 Students are proficient in the use of technology.

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1.       Use input devices and output devices to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies efficiently and effectively.

 

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2.       Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, and elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support directed and independent learning.

 

 

 

 

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3.       Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday use.

 

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GRADES

The Duval County Instructional Technology Performance Standards are intended as a guideline for using technology tools to meet instructional objectives in all curricular areas.

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Strand 2: Social, Ethical and Human Issues

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2.1 Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

 

 

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1.       Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.

 

 

 

 

 

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2.       Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.       Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole.

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2.2 Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

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1.       Demonstrate responsible use of technology systems and software.

 

 

 

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2.       Identify basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.       Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.

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2.3 Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

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1.       Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.

 

 

 

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2.       Demonstrate an understanding of common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.

 

 

 

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3.       Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.       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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5.       Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services.

I = Introduction

D = Development

M = Mastery

 

GRADES

The Duval County Instructional Technology Performance Standards are intended as a guideline for using technology tools to meet instructional objectives in all curricular areas.

K

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Strand 3: Technology productivity tools

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3.1 Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

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1.       Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.

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2.       Use technology resources for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

 

 

 

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3.       Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations to support learning and research.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.       Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information.

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3.2 Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

 

 

 

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1.       Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.

 

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2.       Use productivity, multimedia tools, and peripherals to support productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.       Use technology tools to investigate and solve real-world problems.

I = Introduction

D = Development

M = Mastery

 

GRADES

The Duval County Instructional Technology Performance Standards are intended as a guideline for using technology tools to meet instructional objectives in all curricular areas.

K

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Strand 4: Technology communications tools

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4.1 Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

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1.       Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.

 

 

 

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2.       Use telecommunications efficiently to access remote information, communicate with others in support of learning, and pursue personal interests.

 

 

 

 

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3.       Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using technology 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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4.       Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.

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4.2   Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

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1.       Use technology resources for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

 

 

 

 

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2.       Design, develop, publish, and present products using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.       Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.       Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5.       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.

I = Introduction

D = Development

M = Mastery

 

GRADES

The Duval County Instructional Technology Performance Standards are intended as a guideline for using technology tools to meet instructional objectives in all curricular areas.

K

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Strand 5: Technology research tools

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5.1 Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

 

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1.       Use technology resources for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

 

 

 

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2.       Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations to support learning and research.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.       Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.

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5.2 Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

 

 

 

 

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1.       Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using technology 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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2.       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.

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5.3 Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

 

 

 

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1.       Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.

 

 

 

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2.       Design, develop, publish, and present products using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.       Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, for lifelong learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.       Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5.       Use technology tools to investigate and solve real world problems.

I = Introduction

D = Development

M = Mastery

 

GRADES

The Duval County Instructional Technology Performance Standards are intended as a guideline for using technology tools to meet instructional objectives in all curricular areas.

K

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Strand 6: Technology problem-solving and decision-making

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6.1 Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

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1.       Use technology resources for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

 

 

 

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2.       Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.

 

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3.       Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.

 

 

 

 

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4.       Design, develop, publish, and present products using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom.

 

 

 

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5.       Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.

 

 

 

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6.       Demonstrate how hardware, software, and connectivity can be used and applied to learning and problem solving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7.       Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.

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6.2 Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

 

 

 

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1.       Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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