Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world. Thus, in kindergarten, students might practice their spelling and vocabulary by creating illustrated words using KidPix . First graders can learn word webbing by creating graphic organizers using Inspiration software. Second graders might learn about marine life by participating in a virtual Internet expedition which visits the Galapagos Islands. Further information on how technology is integrated into the disciplines can be found in the Learning Expectations for each subject area.