Student Technology Literacy Proficiency Checklist
Grade Level K-8
Student: _____________________________________________
Technology Operation Skills: The student is able to use hardware and software components.
The student understands the difference between input and output devices.
1. Uses hardware and peripherals (input and output devices) to support content area learning.
2. Demonstrates effective keyboarding techniques.
3. Connects to the Internet using school network and browser.
4. Uses still imaging with digital cameras.
5. Uses scanners.
6. Uses mouse and/or keyboard to input information.
7. Uses monitor, printer, and/or speakers to review information (output devices).
8. Uses the graphical user interface of the operating system to launch and operate software.
9. Uses the graphical interface of the operating system to save files on the hard drive, diskette, or
server.
10. Uses the graphical interface of the operating system with application software to import
images, text, and video/sound (i.e., databases, spreadsheets, word processors, or educational
software. See specific productivity tools.)
11. Uses the graphical interface of the operating system to organize electronic files.
Yes No
Technology Conceptualization Skills: The student is able to demonstrate a comprehensive
understanding of the interactivity and operation of technology systems.
1. Understands the use of and the necessity for input and output devices.
2. Understands the organizational concept behind using files and folders for storing information
and is able to organize files into folders.
3. Understands the purpose and necessity of saving documents as files and is able to save a
document as a file.
4. Uses technology terminology appropriately.
5. Understands the function of the central processing unit, motherboard, etc.
6. Understands the use of and the difference between temporary memory (RAM), permanent
memory (ROM), and storage (such as digital storage on hard, floppy, and zip disks; magnetic
tape; and CD/DVD optical storage.)
7. Can identify technological advances in society.
Yes No
Social and Ethical Issues of Technology: The student understands the social, legal, and ethical
issues related to technology use. The student practices responsible use of hardware, software, and
data and positively interacts with technology independently and in collaboration with others.
1. Practices respectful and responsible use of technology through abiding by the school
technology and Internet use policy.
2. Demonstrates an understanding of plagiarism and fair use, and respects copyright laws of
information producers, such as authors and artists.
3. Understands how changes in technology affect the workplace and society.
Yes No
Technology as a Productivity Tool: The student is able to use technology as a tool to enhance
Yes No
learning and creativity. Students are able to use technology to increase productivity in developing
models, publications, and other creative works.
1. Demonstrates word-processing skills by using the word processor editing features to write
papers and create brochures or posters.
2. Demonstrates spreadsheet and database skills by creating tables and graphic representations of
information.
3. Demonstrates multimedia production through the use of paint, draw, or graphics packages to
create simple visual aids (e.g., signs, posters, banners, and charts.)
4. Demonstrates spreadsheet and database skills by assessing and retrieving data.
5. Logs on to pre-selected Internet sites and views information.
6. Demonstrates word-processing skills by typing with correct keyboard skills.
7. Demonstrates spreadsheet and database skills by organizing and analyzing data.
8. Demonstrates presentation skills through the use of presentations package to create wellorganized, informative, oral presentations with highlighted key concepts.
9. Demonstrates ability to use Internet to access information by utilizing Web browser functions
to locate and bookmark Internet Web sites.
10. Uses packaged or online help features of software program to support product use.
11. Demonstrates presentation skills through the use of basic design skills to enhance visual
presentation.
12. Demonstrates ability to use Internet search engines to access information by identifying and
conducting searches using Internet/Intranet search engines and directories.
13. Demonstrates software skills by using Inspiration or other graphics organizer to create
outlines for papers.
14. Demonstrates word-processing skills by using the word processor or reference software to cite
references.
Technology as an Information Research Tool: The student uses technology to access, review,
Yes No
evaluate, and select information from multiple resources for reporting purposes.
1. Uses technology to conduct research by identifying a problem or question to be researched or
resolved.
2. Uses technology to conduct research by using common electronic reference resources to access
information, such as almanacs, encyclopedias, indexes, online specialized databases, and online
catalogs.
3. Evaluates and selects several resources from a variety of information sources by reviewing
print, non-print, video, electronic, and human resources for supporting and differing perspectives.
4. Evaluates and selects several resources from a variety of information sources by reviewing each
author’s credentials and validates the accuracy of information.
5. Evaluates and selects several resources from a variety of information sources by gathering
information and applying it to solve the problem or question.
6. Evaluates and selects several resources from a variety of information sources by adapting
information for presentation to audience.
7. Uses technology to conduct searches by using basic search techniques (e.g., subject, author,
title, and keyword) to locate needed information on Internet/Intranet search engines.
8. Uses technology to conduct searches by using Boolean operators independently or with
guidance to locate information.
9. Uses technology to conduct searches by using reference tools, such as biographical dictionaries
and thesauruses in print and electronic formats.
Technology as a Problem-Solving and Data-Driven Decision-Making Tool: The student uses
technology to develop strategies for solving problems.
1. Uses technology-based, data-driven, decision-support modeling software tools to analyze a
problem from different perspectives.
2. Uses technology-based, data-driven, decision-support simulation software tools to analyze a
problem from different perspectives
3. Uses technology-based, data-driven, decision-support tools to review the outcome of a problem
scenario over time.
Yes No
Technology as an Assessment Tool: The student uses technology to take developmentally
appropriate tests utilizing audio and/or visual feedback when necessary.
1. Takes computer adaptive multiple choice and true/false tests.
2. Takes computer-based narrative tests.
3. Takes computer-based tests for topic remediation and support, and uses feedback appropriately
for self-assessment.
Yes No