Ticonderoga Central Schools

Exit Goals: May 2002

Elementary School:

K-2

  • Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
  • Students are proficient in the use of technology.
  • Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
  • Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong-learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
  • Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
  • Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate ideas effectively.
  • Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
  • Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
  • Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

3-5

  • Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
  • Students are proficient in the use of technology.
  • Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
  • Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
  • Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong-learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
  • Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
  • Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.
  • Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers and other audiences.
  • Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate ideas effectively.
  • Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
  • Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
  • Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions

 

Middle School:

6th

  • Teach basic computer vocabulary.
  • Produce a business letter using a word processor.
  • Use the word processor edit functions (cut, copy, paste, select all, spell check, and thesaurus.
  • Use the CD-ROM/Internet as a reference source for projects.
  • Use the word processor to create small papers for academic classes.

7th

  • Write a story using the computer (including rough drafts, final draft.)
  • Create a Power Point presentation.
  • Teach file management skills.
  • Enhance work with digital imagery.
  • Create a database and spreadsheet.

8th

  • Use the computer to produce papers using various multi-media elements.
  • Use the Internet for research.
  • Create a presentation.
  • Write a story; create multiple drafts, and a final draft with cover sheet.
  • Teach the validity on electronic information.
  • Teach the efficient use of the Internet.

 

High School:

9th

  • Use word processing to develop research papers, business letters, lab reports, and essays.
  • Use web based simulations for science demonstrations and virtual labs.
  • Use CAI for enrichment and remediation.
  • Discriminate between valid and invalid web resources.
  • Use spelling, grammar checking, and proof reading to produce error free documents.
  • Download pictures from the internet to be used in a paper or a coversheet.
  • Use online data bases such as "Electric Library" for research.
  • Use the career and education planning software "Choices" to complete an interest profile and write an expository essay.
  • Start to develop an electronic portfolio of career and education planning activities.

10th

  • Use a word processor to generate a letter of application ., acceptable resume., write a book report and prepare a presentation.
  • Use the internet to research career opportunities.
  • Use "Choices" to complete an on-line occupational survey and skills checklist and add to their portfolio.
  • Collaborate with peers and teachers to formulate technology based presentations.
  • Students will make use of the school web site for direct learning, to keep up with assignments during absences, and access recommended resources and assistance.

11th

  • Use data acquisition probes and computers to gather, store, organize, and help interpret data.
  • Use spreadsheets to develop charts and graphs.
  • Use the word processor for an "I-search" paper.
  • Exploration of Post Secondary School and Occupations Database results.
  • Use on-line SAT and ACT preparation programs.
  • Utilize e-mail and other resources for communications.
  • Use on-line databases such as "IcePac" for on-line literature searches.

12th

  • Develop research papers using computer based literature searches, Internet searches, graphics, and multimedia with the appropriate citations.
  • Most reports should be completed using a word processor.
  • Recognize and use the appropriate technology for work in all courses.
  • Extensively use digital technologies where appropriate for a senior research project/presentation such as PowerPoint® and Inspiration®.
  • Read literature and discuss themes of technology and its impact on human beings.
  • Encourage on-line and distance learning courses for advanced study for seniors who want to pursue undergraduate credit.
  • Research and use technology to make choices for the future: college search and applications, job applications, on-line financial information (FAFSA, PROFILE), scholarship searches and applications, and loan and federal government loan applications.