Digital Standards
Overview
SVUSD has adopted Digital Standards K-12 for two reasons:
- We want to ensure our students are college and career ready. They will have competitive and appropriate technology skills upon graduation.
- We want to help our teachers know what to expect and do at each grade level when it comes to integrating technology into classroom activities.
Structure
The standards are divided into K-5 and 6-12 to emulate the same organization as the California Common Core Standards.
There are three main standards for each grade band:
- Basic Computer Skills
- Digital Citizenship
- Research, Collaboration, and Publishing
Each grade has a scope and sequence that indicates whether the teacher should Introduce (I), Reinforce (R), or Master (M).
Strand 1: Basic Computer skills
Strand 1 requires students to demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer and applications as an understanding of the concepts underlying the hardware, software and connectivity.
Evaluation and Measurement for Strand 1
Students will be monitored and evaluated with "I Can..." statements.
Categories
Basic Computer Skills consist of the following areas:
- Basic Operations
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheet (Tables/Charts and Graphs)
- Multimedia Presentations
Strand 2: Digital Citizenship
Strand 2 focuses on human online behavior and relationships. The standards listed in the Digital Citizenship section are met and measured through the SVUSD Digital Citizenship curriculum.
Categories
Digital Citizenship consist of the following areas:
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Fair Use Guidelines
- Copyright and Plagiarism
Strand 3: Research, Collaboration, and Publishing
Standards found in strand 3 of the Digital Standards are pulled directly from the grade-aligned California CCSS. Some wording has been modified for clarity and/or necessity.
Categories
21st Century Literacy requires the students to use technology for
- Research (gathering and using information)
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Communication and collaboration with both peers, teachers and outside audiences
- Display creativity and innovation