Information Technology
Standards and Benchmarks
Canadian Academy Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Standards
Grade: Building Blocks (I)=Introduce / (E)=Explore / (D)=Developed
Standard 1: Ethics - Use information and technology systems responsibly and ethically.
1. (I) Demonstrate proper use and treatment of equipment.
2. (I) Cooperate with others when using technology.
3. (I) Discuss the school's technology policy.
4. (I) Discuss Internet Safety Rules.
5. (I) Describe and explain the right of ownership of created work.
Standard 2: Library and Information - Use the library and other information systems effectively and critically.
1. (I) Locate and choose appropriate picture and Book/Cassettes.
2. (I) Use a library place marker properly.
3. (I) Understand that each book has a unique location in the library.
4. (I) Follow correct circulation procedures.
5. (I) Explain the difference between an author and an illustrator.
6. (I) Explain the difference between real and not-real.
7. (I) Explain different styles in book illustration.
8. (I) Demonstrate proper book care.
9. (I) Demonstrate proper library behavior.
Standard 3: Foundation - Understand basic operations and concepts.
1. (E) Use a mouse as a pointing device.
2. (E) Use a mouse to click on icons.
3. (E) Recognize when there are problems with the computer, and call a teacher for help.
Standard 4: Productivity - Use information and technology tools, both
collaboratively and individually, to produce quality analytical and
creative works and to communicate various forms of information
effectively.
1. (I) Use a graphics program to illustrate written work.
2. (I) Use a variety of multimedia resources for directed and independent learning activities.
3. (I) Complete a multimedia project from a template or from a teacher directed model.
Standard 5: Research - Use information and technology tools, both
collaboratively and individually, for research, problem solving, and
decision-making.
1. (I) Define questions to be answered
2. (I) Identify types and amount of information needed to complete a task and answer a question.
3. (I) Review information analytically and transform it into useful knowledge to answer defined questions.
4. (I) Work with a group to collaboratively research and present results.
May 7, 2007