Name: _____________________________________ -- HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Education -Technology Standards Checklist
(Based on the Virginia Instructional Personnel Standards and Grades 3, 5, and 12 Technology Standards)
Basic computer skills (includes vocabulary, language and operation)
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The student will develop basic technology skills to include:
o Basic vocabulary
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Keyboarding/touch-typing skills ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Use of related peripheral devices ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Communicate with appropriate use of terminology ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Explore use of imaging devices
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
Network and Internet
 The student will communicate through local and worldwide network communication systems.
o Develop hypermedia “home page” documents accessible by networks ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Use networks to deliver and access information from electronic sources ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Explore the difference between local and worldwide network systems ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Use telecommunication tools for storing and sharing information
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Demonstrate distance learning applications ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Describe how computers are connected to form a network
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
Search and research strategies
 The student will process, store, retrieve and transmit electronic information; will use technology appropriately to gather, analyze and report data.
o Use search strategies and electronic storage systems to retrieve information
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Evaluate usefulness and validity of electronically published information
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
Word processing/Information database
 The student will use application software to enhance communication and accomplish a variety of learning tasks.
o Create documents using word-processing and writing process ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Integrate simple graphics, spreadsheets, databases, charts, etc. to word processed documents ___ Completed ___ Not Completed
Context: _________________________
o Edit multi-page documents
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Produce page layouts using publishing software, graphics and peripherals
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Organize and generate data reports using spreadsheets and databases ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
Using hardware and peripherals
 The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of fundamental computer operations through use of electronic devices and related peripherals.
o Demonstrate interactive use of laser disc (or DVD) ___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Integrate specific purpose devices to content instruction
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Successfully operate multimedia system with peripheral devices
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Troubleshoot simple hardware/software problems
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
Technology Standards Checksheet – School of Education/VA Tech DH/SS
Name: _____________________________________ -- HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Education -Technology Standards Checklist (Continued)
(Based on the Virginia Instructional Personnel Standards and Grades 3, 5, and 12 Technology Standards)
Project and Integration
 Instructional personnel should be able to locate, integrate and use appropriate instructional hardware and software to support VA SOL’s and to meet the diverse needs of
learners in a variety of educational settings.
o Select and use audience and content-appropriate technology for communicating and presenting information
___ Completed ___ Not Completed
Context: _________________________
o Create multi-media presentations using video and graphics
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Integrate technologies to problem solving and critical thinking tasks
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
Copyright and legal issues
 Instructional personnel shall demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal issues relating to use of technology.
o Apply Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines in reporting information
___ Completed ___ Not Completed Context: _________________________
o Explain legal, personal safety, network etiquette and ethical behaviors regarding the use of technology and information
___ Completed ___ Not Completed
Context: _________________________
Student Signature: _______________________________________________
Advisor’s Signature:
Date:
Technology Standards Checksheet – School of Education/VA Tech DH/SS
Date: __________________________