techSteps Statewide Rollout

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techSteps Statewide Roll-out Introduction to
Program Methodology
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2001 NCLB Part D Enhancing Education Through
TechnologySEC. 2402. PURPOSES AND GOALS.

• (1) PRIMARY GOAL- The primary goal of this part
  is to improve student academic achievement
  through the use of technology in elementary
  schools and secondary schools.
• (2) ADDITIONAL GOALS- The additional goals of
  this part are the following
• (A) To assist every student in crossing the
  digital divide by ensuring that every student is
  technologically literate by the time the student
  finishes the eighth grade, regardless of the
  student's race, ethnicity, gender, family income,
  geographic location, or disability.
• (B) To encourage the effective integration of
  technology resources and systems with teacher
  training and curriculum development to establish
  research-based instructional methods that can be
  widely implemented as best practices by State
  educational agencies and local educational
  agencies.

Key Points Ensure every student is
technologically literate by the time the student
finishes the eighth gradeMost states used the
old NETSS to define technology literacy
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In this part, the term student technology
literacy means student knowledge and skills in
using contemporary information, communication,
and learning technologies in a manner necessary
for successful employment, life-long learning and
citizenship in the knowledge-based, digital, and
global 21st century, which includes, at a
minimum, the ability to use technology to-
2007 NCLB Part D Achievement Through Technology
and Innovation SEC. 2403. STUDENT TECHNOLOGY
LITERACY.

• effectively communicate and collaborate with
  others in a safe and ethical manner
• analyze and solve problems
• access, evaluate, manage, and create information
  and otherwise gain information literacy and
• demonstrate creative thinking, construct
  knowledge, and develop innovative products and
  processes.

Key Points Literacy is achieved not by learning
to use technology but by using technology to
learnRecognizes the larger goal of 21st century
learning
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(7) Identification of the State challenging
academic content standards and challenging
student academic achievement standards that the
State will use to ensure that each student is
technology literate by the end of the 8th grade
consistent with the definition of student
technology literacy, and a description of how the
State will assess, not less often than once by
the end of 8th grade, student performance in
gaining technology literacy only for the purpose
of tracking progress towards achieving the 8th
grade technology literacy goal (but not for
meeting adequate yearly progress goals),
including through embedding such assessment items
in other State tests, performance based
assessments, portfolios, or through other valid
and reliable means. Nothing in this part shall be
construed to require States to develop a separate
test to assess student technology literacy.
2007 NCLB Part D Achievement Through Technology
and Innovation SEC. 2407. STATE APPLICATIONS.
Key Points Academic content standards for
technology literacyConduct technology literacy
assessment by 8th grade - not AYP
(high-stakes) - valid and reliable means
(portfolios, performance-based)
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Others Have Suffered - Unintended Consequences
LEARNING
ASSESSMENT
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West Virginia Building Tech Literacy in a 21st
Century Context
Learning and Innovation Skills
Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes
Information, Media, and Technology Skills
Life and Career Skills
21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools
CSOs.
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21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools
CSOs Effective July 1, 2008
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21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools
CSOs Planning for Student Learning
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Our Approach Must be Integrated and Systematic
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Our Approach Must be Integrated and Systematic
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Our Approach Must be Integrated and Systematic
Integrated Projects
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Our Approach Must be Integrated and Systematic
Technology Literacy Integrated Projects
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Our Approach Must be Integrated and Systematic
Student Technology Literacy Profiles
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Phase 1 Results
10 counties participated Thousands of
activities were completed We gathered a sample
of assessment data from two schools in each
county That provided results for 671
students The results show that students were
able to use the activities to learn and
demonstrate a sample of grade level appropriate
technology skills 93 demonstrated the sample
skills successfully. The average score was 81.8.
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Phase 1 Results
I did the Fact and Fiction with my 7th Grade
gifted students. They did a FANTASTIC job. The
activBook is so easy to use even for teachers who
have minimal technology skills. The kids enjoyed
putting their project together and presenting at
the end. Amy FloresMartinsburg North Middle
School
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Phase 1 Results

• We chose the Famous Person Plaque lesson, and
  it was inspiring to see the students combine what
  were learning in class and be able to use
  technology to create a finished product they were
  proud of.  The techSteps program was easy for the
  students to use and manipulate, and they were
  able to have their questions thoroughly answered
  by the readings in the program itself.
• Shawna ZervosMcNinch Elementary School

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Phase 1 Results
The Multiplication Calculator activity clearly
showed them that multiplication is simply
repeated addition.  That was one of my goals I
wanted them to achieve. Vanessa WalkerAnsted
Elementary School TechSteps software is an
excellent educational program The activities
are very real-life oriented. My students came
away with a working knowledge of word processing,
spreadsheet, and presentation software. Judy
TiceSistersville Elementary School
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Our Approach Must be Integrated and Systematic
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Digital Storytelling
Online Book Review
From Issue to Action
Animate a Change Process
Database Analysis
Linear Data Deductions
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Critical Reading
Fact and Fiction
Dynamic Journeys
Collaborative Database
Vector Translations
Random Climb
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Poetry in Motion
Write a Research Report
Famous Person Plaque
Interactive Timelines
Investigate Paper Copters
How Does Fair Food Fare?
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Write and Interactive Story
Talk to a Topic
Opinion Survey
Build a Database
Ray's Electricity Model
Problem Solving Table
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Note Taker
E-Pals
Prove It
Zoom In
Now You're In Business
Extend a Pattern
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Is it Fact?Is it Fiction?
Who Am I?
Neighborhood Maps
Mini Field Trip
Class Favorites
Multiplication Calculator
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Flight Write
Visual Clues
Trading Cards
Sounds Like
Interpret a Pictograph
Mental Math
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Look at the Clouds
What's the Weather?
Classify Leaves
Colors of the Rainbow
Identify and Draw Shapes
Measure Your Hand
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What's Missing?
By Air, Water, or Land?
Sorting Science
Five Senses
What's Next?
Shape Hunt
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