Technology+Literacy

Technology Literacy

 * Students​ responsibily use the appropriate technology to communicate; solve problems; access, manage, integrate, evaluate, design, and create information to improve learning in all subject areas and to acquire lifelong knowledge and skills in the 21st century. Students:**
 * Apply technology effectively.
 * Communicate responsibly in awareness of their digital footprint.
 * Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information.
 * Use digital technologies (Computers, media players, PDA's, GPS, etc), communication/networking tools appropriately to access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information.
 * Develop an awareness of technology-related careers, as well as an understanding of and sensitivity to societal issues related to technology.
 * Use innovative ways of applying technology in challenging new situations.
 * Use social media and other electronic tools to communicate and collaborate with people in other nations.

@Technology Literacy Assessment Tools
"Computer skills and the ability to use computers and other technology to improve learning, productivity, and performance." Ideas for Best Practices: The Technology Integration Matrix - self assessment tool for teachers
 * Suggested Best Practices:**


 * AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner
 * ISTE NETS for Students
 * ISTE NETS for Teachers
 * ISTE NETS for Administrators
 * Digital Citizenship is a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information technologies.

Thomas & Knezek. //Technology Literacy for the Nation and for Its Citizens //, 1995. "P21 Framework Definitions Document." //Partnership for 21st Century Skills// (2009): pp 5-6. Web. 2 Dec 2009. <@http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/documents/p21_framework_definitions_052909.pdf>.
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