Information and Technology Literacy Benchmarks
A.8.1
• scan, crop and save a graphic using a scanner, digital camera or other digitizing equipment
A.8.2
• use a graphics program to create or modify detail to an image or picture
A.8.3
• explain the use of basic word processing functions (e.g., menu, tool bars, dialog boxes, radio buttons, spell checker, thesaurus, page layout, headers and footers, word count, tabs
• use a graphical organizer program to construct outlines or webs that organize ideas and information
A.8.4
• define basic on-line searching and Internet terminology (e.g., website, HTML, home page, hypertext link, bookmark, URL address)
A.8.5
• use draw, paint or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class project or report B.8.1
• formulate general and specific research questions using a variety of questioning skills
• revise and narrow the information questions to focus on the information need
B.8.2
• select multiple sources that reflect differing or supporting points of view
• identify and select keywords and phrases for each source, recognizing that different sources use different terminology; for similar concepts
• organize ideas, concepts, and phrases using webbing, outlines, trees or other visual or graphic tools
• focus search strategies on matching information needs with available resources
B.8.4
• analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables
B.8.5
• organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding and other relational techniques
• organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience and intended format of presentation
B.8.6
• analyze findings to determine need for additional information
B.8.7
• determine the audience and purpose for the product or presentation
C.8.1
• identify information appropriate for decision making and personal interest
C.8.3
• identify and select materials that reflect diverse perspectives
C.8.4
• identify and select topics of personal interest to expand classroom learning projects
• recommend criteria for judging success of learning projects
• establish goals and develop a plan for completing projects on time and within the scope of the assignment
D.8.1
• demonstrate acceptance to new ideas and strategies from workgroup members
D.8.2
• describe and explain the school policy on technology and network use, media borrowing and Internet access
• identify and define the consequences of violations to the school’s policies on media and technology use
