NETS for Students

Profiles for Technology Literate Students: PreK – 2

 

 

Performance Indicators

 

A major component of the NETS Project is the development of a general set of profiles describing technology-literate students at key developmental points in their pre-college education. These profiles reflect the underlying assumption that all students should have the opportunity to develop technology skills that support learning, personal productivity, decision making, and daily life. These profiles and associated standards provide a framework for preparing students to be lifelong learners who make informed decisions about the role of technology in their lives.

 

 

 

GRADES PRE K - 2

 

Performance Indicators:

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following performances. Prior to completion of Grade 2 students will:

 

  1. Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies. (1)
  2. Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. (1, 3)
  3. Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (1)
  4. Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. (1)
  5. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom. (2)
  6. Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. (2)
  7. Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. (2)
  8. Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (3)
  9. Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. (3, 4, 5, 6)
  10. Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (4)

 

Numbers in parentheses following each performance indicator refer to the standards category to which the performance is linked. The categories are:

 

  1. Basic operations and concepts
  2. Social, ethical, and human issues
  3. Technology productivity tools
  4. Technology communications tools
  5. Technology research tools
  6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools