National Educational Technology Standards
National Educational
Technology Standards
Basic operations and concepts
Social, ethical, and human issues
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.
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,
preparing publications, and producing other creative
works.
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.
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 to specific tasks.
Technology problem-solving and
decision-making tools
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The grade level performance indicators are
listed below in three separate sections:
Grades PreK-2
Performance Indicators:
All students should have opportunities to
demonstrate the following performances.
Prior to completion of Grade 2 students
will:
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Use input devices (e.g., mouse,
keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g.
monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers,
VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies. (1)
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Use a variety of media and
technology resources for directed and independent
learning activities. (1,3)
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Communicate about technology using
developmentally appropriate and accurate
terminology. (1)
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Use developmentally appropriate
multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books,
educational software, elementary multimedia
encyclopedias) to support learning. (1)
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Work cooperatively and
collaboratively with peers, family members, and
others when using technology in the classroom. (2)
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Demonstrate positive social and
ethical behaviors when using technology.
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Practice responsible use of
technology systems and software. (2)
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Create developmentally appropriate
multimedia products with support from teachers,
family member, or student partners. (3)
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Use technology resources (e.g.,
puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools,
digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving,
communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas,
and stories. (3,4,5,6)
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Gather information and communicate
with others using telecommunications, with support
from teachers, family members, or student partners.
(4)
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Grades 3-5
Performance Indicators:
All students should have opportunities to
demonstrate the following performances.
Prior to completion of Grade 5 students
will:
Use keyboards and other common input
and output devices (including adaptive devices when
necessary) efficiently and effectively. (1)
Discuss common uses of technology in
daily life and the advantages and disadvantages
those uses provide. (1,2)
Discuss basic issues related to
responsible use of technology and information and
describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.
(2)
Use general purpose productivity
tools and peripherals to support personal
productivity, remediate skill deficits, and
facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
Use technology tools (e.g.,
multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools,
digital cameras, scanners) for individual and
collaborative writing, communication, and publishing
activities to create knowledge products for
audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3,4)
Use telecommunications efficiently
and effectively to across remote information,
communicate with others in support of direct and
independent learning, and pursue personal interests.
(4)
Use telecommunications and online
resources (e.g., e-mail, online discussions, Web
environments) to participate in collaborative
problem-solving activities for the purpose of
developing solutions or products for audiences
inside and outside the classroom. (4,5)
Use technology resources (e.g.,
calculators, data collection probes, videos,
educational software) for problem solving,
self-directed learning, and extended learning
activities. (5,6)
Determine when technology is useful
and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology
resources to address a variety of tasks and
problems. (5,6)
Evaluate the accuracy, relevance,
appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of
electronic information sources. (6)
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Grades 6-8
Performance Indicators:
All students should have opportunities to
demonstrate the following performances.
Prior to completion of Grade 8 students
will:
Apply strategies for identifying and
solving routine hardware and software problems that
occur during everyday use. (1)
Demonstrates knowledge of current
changes in information technologies and the effect
those changes have on the workplace and society. (2)
Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors
when using information and technology, discuss
consequences of misuse. (2)
Use content-specific tools,
software, and simulations (e.g., environmental
probes, graphing calculators, exploratory
environments, Web tools) to support learning and
research. (3,5)
Apply productivity/multimedia tools
and peripherals to support personal productivity,
group collaboration, and learning throughout the
curriculum. (3,6)
Design, develop, publish, and
present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using
technology resources that demonstrate and
communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside
and outside the classroom. (4,5,6)
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. (4,5)
Select and use appropriate tools and
technology resources to accomplish a variety of
tasks and solve problems. (5,6)
Demonstrate an understanding of
concepts underlying hardware, software, and
connectivity and of practical applications to
learning and problem solving. (1,6)
Research and evaluate the accuracy,
relevance; appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and
bias of electronic information sources concerning
real-world problems. (2,5,6)
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