Basic Indicator Use of technology positively affects and fosters the student's motivation to engage in learning practices that lead to new ways of thinking, understanding, constructing knowledge, communicating results, and acquiring basic skills. The student's initial use of technology supports the acquisition of basic skills and increased productivity. All uses of technology are teacher directed. Teachers weave the use of some technology tools and devices into student lessons and activities. Evidence Students use calculators, games, tutorial, and application programs to practice and acquire basic skills and increase their understanding of a particular subject area curriculum.
Students begin to explore the Internet and become acquainted with e-mail.
Level 2 Students use some technology nearly every day in relation to learning activities. The primary emphasis of technology use is still on basic skill acquisition, but evidence shows that the student is beginning to use technology to engage in learning practices that lead to new ways of thinking, understanding, constructing knowledge, and communicating results. The vast majority of student technology use is teacher directed, with students assigned to use particular technology tools, applications, or resources as part of their academic work. Evidence Similar to Level 1, except technology use becomes more routine and regular. More advanced uses begin.