Educational Technology

OSPI just came out with new K-12 Technology Standards. Links to the standards at each grade level band are listed below.  The focus is on two EALRs.  Integration and Digital Citizenship. They've done a nice job of not only giving the standards, but giving examples of how each standard can be integrated into the core curriculum.  The focus is definitely on integrating and enhancing and not just adding one more thing to our overflowing plates.

Here is an example of how the new standards are set up.

EALR 1 – Integration
Students use technology within all content areas to collaborate, communicate, generate innovative ideas, investigate and solve problems.

Components
1.1: Innovate: Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
1.2: Collaborate: Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning, and contribute to the learning of others.
1.3: Investigate and Think Critically: Research, manage, and evaluate information, and solve problems using digital tools and resources.

EALR 2 - Digital Citizenship
Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal, and ethical behavior.

Components
2.1: Practice Safety: Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical behavior in the use of information and technology.
2.2: Operate Systems: Understand technology systems and use hardware and networks to support learning.
2.3: Select and Use Applications: Use productivity tools and common applications effectively and constructively.
2.4: Adapt to Change (Technology Fluency): Transfer current knowledge to new and emerging technologies. [Grades 6-12 only]