8th Grade Technology Literacy Survey 2013-2014

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* 1. School

Antonia Middle School

Fox Middle School

Ridgewood Middle School

Seckman Middle School

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* 2. Student's Name:

Students: Please check the highest level that describes what you can do at the present time. Marking Level 4 indicates that you can do Levels 2 and 3 also.

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* 3. Responsible Use

Level 1 - I do not understand what responsible use means.

Level 2 - I take care of the equipment I use and leave it in ready condition for the next user.

Level 3 - I understand and follow school rules concerning harassment, language, passwords, privacy, copyright, appropriate use and citation of resources, etc.

Level 4 - I model responsible use and teach others how to be responsible users.

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* 4. Basic Computer Use

Level 1 - I do not use a computer.

Level 2 - I log on, log off, open, use and close programs on my own.

Level 3 - I open programs from icons and the Start bar and use more than one program, at the same time.

Level 4 - I learn new programs and discover additional program features on my own.

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* 5. File Management

Level 1 - I do not save any documents I create using the computer.

Level 2 - I select, open and save documents on different drives.

Level 3 - I create my own folders to keep files organized and know how to identify the date and size of each file and folder.

Level 4 - I use the district network effectively by moving between drives and maintaining my H:drive within network limits.

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* 6. E-mail

Level - 1 - I do not use e-mail.

Level 2 - I compose and send appropriate e-mail messages within the school district.

Level 3 - I organized my mail folders to save messages and delete those I no longer need.

Level 4 - I use e-mail to request or send information for research or school projects.

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* 7. Word Processing

Level 1 - I do not use a word processor.

Level 2 - I use a word processor for basic writing tasks.

Level 3 - I use word processor tools (font style, spell check, grammar check) to edit my work.

Level 4 - I use a word processor to edit, compare or improve my previous drafts and publish a final document.

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* 8. Spreadsheet

Level 1 - I do not use a spreadsheet.

Level 2 - I enter data and use formulas in a spreadsheet.

Level 3 - I choose and create charts and graphs to make sense of spreadsheet information.

Level 4 - I explain my information using well-labeled and effective charts and graphs.

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* 9. Library Database

Level 1 - I do not use Library Catalog database.

Level 2 - I search for books and videotapes in the library using Title, Author, Subject and Keyword fields.

Level 3 - I use the information in the library database to locate and select books for research or reading.

level 4 - I use hyperlinks in the library database to find related topics or titles in the library.

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* 10. Research / Information-Searching

Level 1 - I do not use electronic sources to find information.

Level 2 - I locate information in electronic sources (World Book, nettrekker, selected websites).

Level 3 - I select, gather and use information from multiple electronic sources to answer a question.

Level 4 - I analyze, evaluate and communicate the information I've gathered, and credit the sources I've used.

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* 11. Internet

Level 1 - I do not use the Internet.

Level 2 - I visit school-selected websites and use navigation buttons to move between pages.

Level 3 - I use various search engines to efficiently locate information on my research question.

Level 4 - I evaluate and select Internet information that is reliable, accurate and appropriate to my research question.

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* 12. Technology Presentation

Level 1 - I do not use technology for presentations.

Level 2 - I use templates to create technology presentations (PowerPoint or web pages).

Level 3 - I start with a blank presentation, then add text, pictures and sound to create original presentations.

Level 4 - I create original presentations that are well organized, and use them to effectively share information or persuade an audience.