Technology classes focus on the direct teaching and assessing of the skills listed below as graduation outcomes.  In addition to demonstrating skills in technology class, students will be assessed based on their ability to use technology in other academic areas.  This means that, if they create a word document for language arts, their ability to use the software, spell check, choose appropriate font, print once (not 16 times), etc. will factor into the assessment for technology class.  We will stay in communication with the other teachers as to how students are demonstrating their mastery of the graduation outcomes. 

Below are  the technology graduation outcomes for Assumption St. Bridget.    We will be articulating the SLE’s for each unit/assignment we work on throughout the year.  Each trimester, you will receive a document that will describe how the SLE’s were implemented into the technology curriculum program during that period.   

A graduate of Assumption-St. Bridget School will:

 Demonstrate technical skills and knowledge needed to operate a computer independently.  The student will:

• Start computer, open/close applications, save and transfer data, and use peripheral equipment i.e.:  printers, scanners, digital cameras and various storage devices.
• Troubleshoot and solve common problems.
• Understand and communicate, using accurate terminology, common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.
• Use technology appropriately and effectively at school and for personal use.
• Know and use the correct technique for keyboarding.
• Know and use the command keys to navigate within applications.

Distinguish similarities and differences among platforms and software applications and how to move between them.  The student will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of how to use applications correctly to complete an appropriate task.
• Recognize that Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are applications, and use the applications appropriately.
• Demonstrate the ability to use Macintosh, Windows, and Linux operating systems.

  Demonstrates the ability to use technology in real-life situations.  The student will:

• Use technology to prepare and present projects. 
• Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information concerning real-world problems. 
• Use online resources to communicate, collaborate and retrieve information.  These include:  email, message boards, and search engines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and use, a networked computer system.
• Discuss the changes and advancements in technological material.

Demonstrates an understanding of ethical implications of the use of technology, and how technology affects the world.  The student will:

• Advocate and apply positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology and identify the consequences of misuse.
• Understand the choices and consequences offered in a technological world.

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively through a variety of technology. The student will:

• Design, develop, publish and present multimedia and online products using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom.
• Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool and resources to address a variety of tasks.

 Resources

• Word Press
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