Technology assessments

[Pam McKeta]

Hey Shanel --

I know of two sources of technology competencies. Maybe someone else on the
list knows of others?

1. ISTE has "Performance Indicators for Technology-Literate Students."
(ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education). They have
developed standards for students -- what students should know about
technology and be able to do with technology -- as part of their NETS
Project.

There's a check-off list of what kids should know by: Grades PreK - 2,
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. There are also sample lessons --
one for eighth graders, for example, is called "Using Technology to Learn
about Rocks and Minerals."

Unfortunately, their website is difficult to navigate, but here's a place
to start: http://cnets.iste.org/index2.html and then click on "Student
Profiles" on the navigation bar on the left.

<p>2. The state of Virginia has computer/technology standards that kids must
master by the end of grades 5, 8, and 12. These are quite detailed.

Go to: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/sol.html and then to the
end of the "General Resources" section.

Best wishes,
Pam

_________________________________
Pam McKeta, Morino Institute
pmcketa at morino.org | 703.716.4003
www.morino.org

<p>-----Original Message-----
From: Shanel Hicks <shahicks at YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Technology assessments

I am a technology educator with a non-profit organization and we are in the
process of revamping our competencies. I am interested in information from
others who have competencies that gauge basic technology progress of
students ages 5-18 (breakdowns - 5-8, 9-12, 13-18). We are looking at
competencies and/or assessments.

If there is any information in this area, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Shanel Hicks

<p>----------------------------------------------------------------
YouthLearn ( http://www.youthlearn.org ) brings together youth
professionals to share information on using technology to create
exciting learning environments. YouthLearn was created by the
Morino Institute ( http://www.morino.org ) and is now an Initiative
at Education Development Center ( http://www.edc.org ). We hope
this list assists you in your efforts to make a difference in the
lives and potential of young people.

Tips:
* To post a message to this group, send an email to
mailto:youthlearn at mail.edc.org

* To subscribe or unsubscribe from this list or
to receive YouthLearn in digest form, go to
http://www.youthlearn.org/join/subscribe.html

* To search the YouthLearn archives, go to
http://www.edc.org/hypermail/youthlearn/

* To contact the list facilitator, send an email to
mailto:wrivenburgh at edc.org