High School Culminating Project – Student Technology Standards
Kent School District student technology standards at the 12th grade level reflect students’ utilization of the
following applied skills. The culminating project portfolio could consist of an electronic interactive
document (Word, Excel or PowerPoint) with embedded student works that demonstrate proficiency with
the technology standards. Student artifacts within the portfolio should be created in context of high
school core academic or applied vocational courses, reflecting students’ application of learned skills.
I.
The student as information navigator
a. Information Acquisition: Use online and electronic resources to communicate, collaborate and
retrieve information.
i. At least one example of research process/product related to a core academic or
applied vocational course research assignment. Product may include evidence of
the use of:
1. Encarta Researcher
2. ProQuest
3. eLibrary
4. ABC-CLIO
5. Other research databases
6. Contact with outside experts, groups, etc.
II.
The student as critical thinker and analyzer using technology
a. Source verification: Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness,
comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.
i. As evidenced above.
III.
The student as creator of knowledge using technology, media and telecommunications.
a. Input/Output Devices: Use input and output devices to successfully use modern technologies.
i. As evidenced below.
b. Productivity Tools: Use a variety of technology resources and applications to facilitate learning
throughout the curriculum and support personal, academic and professional productivity.
i. Use word processing applications; and, use draw and paint applications
1. At least two examples of word-processed documents (Word, Publisher,
etc.) that include ClipArt and may additionally include digital
photo(s), scanned student work and/or custom-created graphics
(using ImageBlender, Paint and/or Draw, etc.). One of these
examples might include a professional résumé.
2. At least one example of either a concept map or a writing plan that utilizes
a graphic organizer (Inspiration, Word, etc)
ii. Use spreadsheet applications; and, Integrate two or more applications
1. At least one example of a spreadsheet with data
2. At least one example of a graph/chart created from spreadsheet data
3. At least one example of an exported data/graph into another application
(PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, FrontPage, etc.)
IV.
The student as effective communicator through a variety of appropriate technologies/media
a. Publishing: Design, develop, publish and present multimedia and online products using
technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences
inside and outside the classroom.
i. Create multimedia and/or online projects.
1. Include at least two multimedia projects that include animation, sound,
video, text and graphics. One of the projects could be career-related and
include a section on the role of technology in career opportunities (see VII
B1). Projects can be created using PowerPoint, FrontPage, digital video,
etc.
ii. Present multimedia and/or online projects to audiences inside and outside the
classroom.
1. Present and/or publish at least one of the above projects to audiences
outside the classroom. Examples: a published FrontPage Web site, a
PowerPoint presentation to a panel of experts.
V.
Make appropriate technology resource choices according to learning processes and outcomes
a. Tool selection and Use: Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s)
and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.
i. As evidenced above.
VI.
The student as technician
a. Terminology and Usage: Understand and communicate, using accurate terminology, common
uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.
i. As evidenced above.
b. Basic Operations and Networking: Understand and effectively utilize a networked computer
system.
i. Access, print, save and retrieve resources using the network
1. Portfolio documents and resources saved and printed appropriately.
ii. Use basic operating system features. For example, using help menus and control panels.
1. As evidenced above.
c. Troubleshooting: Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software
problems.
i. As evidenced above.
VII.
The student as a responsible citizen, worker, learner, community member and family member
in a technological age.
a. Ethics: Advocate and apply positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology and
identify the consequences of misuse.
i. Understand and apply the basic workings of the copyright law and appropriate usages
of materials, including citing resources.
1. Apply appropriate copyright guidelines and citation of resources in
portfolio documents.
ii. Demonstrate appropriate behavior for technology use and show respect for technology
equipment.
iii. Apply and advocate the Kent School District Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
b. Adapting to Changes in Technology: Demonstrate knowledge of, and make informed choices
among technology systems, resources and services.
i. Understand the relationship that technology has to career opportunities, history, and to
today’s society and world.
1. See IVA1 (career-related multimedia project).