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**(K-5,6-8,9-12)** || Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues d. identify trends and forecast possibilities || Hardware: Laptop cart with 30 computers, digital cameras, ipads, server space, wireless Internet and browsers, LCD projectors.
 * Technology Steering Committee/Technology Standards and Goals **
 * ** District/Nets Standards for Students ** || ** Technology Inventory (hardware/software/applications) ** || ** Program Development ** || ** Reflection-Performance Indicators ** || ** Grade Level **
 * **1. Creativity and Innovation **

Software: I-Life Suite/PC applications, Microsoft Office, Kidspiration/Inspiration, web 2.0, Adobe software ||  ||   ||   || Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">and media <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">b. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">c. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">d. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems || Hardware: Laptop cart with 30 computers, digital cameras, ipads, server space, wireless Internet and browsers, LCD Projectors
 * **<span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif';">2. Communication and Collaboration **

Software: Wikispaces, Moodle, web 2.0, editgrid, Google apps, Skype, Garageband/Audacity, Gaggle ||  ||   ||   || <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">a. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">plan strategies to guide inquiry <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">b. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">media <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">c. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">d. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">process data and report results || Hardware: Laptop cart with 30 computers, digital cameras, ipads, server space, wireless Internet and browsers, LCD Projectors
 * **<span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif';">3. Research and Information Fluency **

Software: Inspirations/Kidspirations, Comic Life, online textbooks, Moodle, Excel, Vernier software ||  ||   ||   || <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">a. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">b. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">c. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">d. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions || Hardware: Laptop cart with 30 computers, digital cameras, ipads, server space, wireless Internet and browsers, LCD Projectors
 * **<span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif';">4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making **

Software: Excel, Vernier software, Adobe software, geogebra, web 2.0, CAD software ||  ||   ||   || <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">behavior. Students: <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">a. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">b. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">c. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">d. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">exhibit leadership for digital citizenship || Hardware: Laptop cart with 30 computers, digital cameras, ipads, server space, wireless Internet, LCD Projectors, filters
 * **<span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif';">5. Digital Citizenship **

Software: Microsoft office, I-Life Suite, web 2.0, filters, online textbooks, computer monitoring software ||  ||   ||   || <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">a. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">understand and use technology systems <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">b. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">select and use applications effectively and productively <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">c. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">troubleshoot systems and applications <span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Semibold','sans-serif';">d. <span style="font-family: 'AGaramondPro-Regular','serif';">transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies || Hardware: Laptop cart with 30 computers, digital cameras, ipads, server space, wireless Internet, LCD Projectors, printers
 * **<span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif';">6. Technology Operations and Concepts **

Software: Microsoft office, i-Life Suite, web 2.0 ||  ||   ||   ||