The Jonesboro School District Technology Committee has examined the links between existing curriculum and technology. Indicators of Quality Information Technology Systems in K-12 Schools , produced by the National Study of School Evaluation in 1996. This listing continues to fit the Jonesboro District's grade span grouping and overall philosophy of technology. Students can identify the basic components of the computer system, can use industry-accepted terminology in referring to these, and can describe whether each has an input, output, or processing function. Students touch-type accurately and use common function keys including return, spacebar, delete, backspace, and shift.
Students learn to protect themselves and the equipment as they work.
Students demonstrate effective use of computer-mediated learning software designed for their age. Students master the basic skills of file management and document manipulation. Students demonstrate competency in using communication and information networks and software. Students can correctly attach and detach the components of a computer. Students make extensive use of instructional software to support and extend their learning.