Technology Literacy

 

The Broad View 

enGauge

EnGauge, a Web-based framework developed by NCREL with Metiri Group, to provide deep insights into the use of technology in schools.

Introduction to enGauge

enGauge 21st Century Skills: Literacy in the Digital Age online or downloadable file explaining 21st century skills, how to get there, and match to national standards/models.

Quick Start Quick entry points for using the enGauge web site and answers to frequently asked questions.

 

 

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills - Home

The leading advocacy organization infusing 21st century skills into education

MILE Guide  Downloadable guide to assist educators and administrators in measuring the progress of their schools in defining, teaching and assessing 21st century skills.

ICT Literacy Maps Downloadable literacy maps for science, geography, math and English

Assess 21 A database of 21st century skills assessments.

North Carolina Test of Computer Skills

Route 21 An Interactive Guide to 21st Century Skills

 

Educational Technology Fact Sheet U.S. Government information

 

Standards

Technology Foundation Standards for All Students ISTE

NETS for Students. List of standards and profiles for technology literate students.

 

List of Technology Standards and Assessments Michigan Department of Education

Instructional Technology Across the Curriculum Michigan Benchmarks

State Academic Standards Pennsylvania

Science and Technology

 

Tech Literacy for All Students K12 

 

Connecticut Teacher Technology Competencies

 

School District Examples

Santa Cruz City Schools Technology Scope and Sequence Santa Cruz City Schools, California

Technology Scope and Sequence. Shows levels for introduction, reinforcement, and independent use of skills.

Technological Studies: Instructional Technology Curriculum The School District of Philadelphia 

Duxbury Public Schools Duxbury Massachusetts

K-12 Technology Guidelines matrix

Matrix: Student Standards The San Diego Unified School District, California****

Shows District standards correlated to NETS standards with link to guide for expectations of skill development and mastery levels.

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY BENCHMARKS Tredyffrin/Easttown, Pennsylvania

Benchmarks for grades 4 and 8.

FCPS Instructional Technology Standards Fayette County Schools, Kentucky

Suggested list of standards by grade level. Accompanying each standard are links to assessment strategies and suggested activities for integrating technology into your curriculum.

Groton Public Schools | Media Technology Curricula Groton, Connecticut

Information and Technology Literacy K-12.

Beliefs

ITL Curriculum Goals

Student Integrated Technology Experiences, K-8

Philosophy

Content Standards, K-12

FSHS Technology Grad. Requirements

The Connecticut Common Core of Learning

Content Standards Strands

Appendices

Learning Environment

Benchmarks

Scope & Sequence

Recommendations

Performance Standards

 

Assessment

NETS Online Technology Assessment ISTE

The NETS Online Technology Assessment helps teachers measure student skills in using software applications and helps measure student progress toward meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS•S).

International Computing Driving License International view

To achieve an ICDL the student must successfully pass one theoretical and six practical tests on: Basic concepts of IT; Using the computer and managing files; Word processing; Spreadsheets; Databases; Presentations; Information and Communication

The syllabus

Innovative Classrooms--George Lucas Foundation Professional Development Modules

Instructional Modules Contains information on assessment.

 

enGauge Student Success Stories enGauge

includes video

 

Programs

iSafe--Internet Safety for Kids