STANDARD 3: TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

*STANDARD 3: TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS*
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, to increase productivity and creativity, and to
construct technology-enhanced models, prepare publications and produce other creative works.
READINESS (Kindergarten)
Students know and are able to do the following:
• 3T-R1. Use technology drawing tools for communicating and illustrating
See: Language Arts (R-R5, PO1 and W-R3, PO1)
PO 1. Using a drawing program, create a picture story with support from teacher, family
members or student partners
PO 2. Using a drawing program, add name and letters to illustrations
FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:
• 3T-F1. Use prescribed technology writing or drawing tools for communicating and	Paint On The Internet, Drawing For Kids
illustrating
See: Language Arts (W-F1, PO5), Science (6SC-F7) and Social Studies (1SS-F1)
PO 1. Use word processing to create a document and, where developmentally appropriate,	Kids At Hope Poster, Fill Me In
use editing tools
PO 2. Insert a graphic into a word processing document	Kids At Hope Poster, Fill Me In
• 3T-F2. Use prescribed technology tools for data collection and basic analysis
See: Mathematics 2M-F1 and 2M-F2)
PO 1. Use a spreadsheet or database application to perform simple data analysis
(e.g., comparisons, collections, graphs and charts)
• 3T-F3. Use prescribed technology tools for publishing and presenting information
PO 1. Use a pre-designed template or stationery to publish a document (e.g., newsletter,	Powerpoint 1
slide show, greeting card, certificate)
PO 2. Create a multimedia product with support from teachers, family or student partners	Powerpoint 1
(e.g., slide show, hyperstack, video)
ESSENTIALS (Grades 4-8)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:
• 3T-E1. Use formatting capabilities of technology tools for communicating and
illustrating
See: Language Arts (W-F1, PO5)
PO 1. Use word processing editing tools to revise a document (e.g., cut and paste, tabs and	Word Assignments 6-8 PowerPoint The Car Project
margins, font size, font style, delete and undo, selecting, spell check, click and drag)
PO 2. Design a word processing document with graphical elements (e.g., clip art, digital	Word Assignments 6-8 The Car Project
photographs, symbols, using text wrap, cropping, sizing, drawing tools)
• 3T-E2. Use a variety of technology tools for data collection and analysis
See: Mathematics (5M-E6) and Social Studies (1SS-E8, PO1)
PO 1. Use technology device(s) to collect and record data (e.g., science probe, graphing
calculator, PDA {personal digital assistant}, alternative keyboards, webcams, GPS
and Internet)
PO 2. Create and use a spreadsheet to analyze data (e.g., use formulas, create charts and	SSAssg1, SSAssg2, SSAssg4, SSAssg5, SSAssg6, SSAssg7, SSAssg8, SSAssg9, SSAssg10, SSAssg11, SSAssg12, SSAssg13 Technology Lesson Plans
graphs)
PO 3. Create a database with multiple fields to manipulate data in a variety of ways (e.g.,
sort, merge, list and report)
• 3T-E3. Publish and present information using technology tools
See: Science (1SC-E3, PO2 grades 4-5, or PO1, grades 6-8)	PowerPoint The Car Project
PO 1. Design and create a multimedia presentation or Web page using multiple digital	PowerPoint The Car Project
sources (e.g., from camera, video, scanner, CD-ROM, Internet)
PO 2. Publish or present the above production (See Technology 4T-E2, PO1 or 4T-E3)	PowerPoint The Car Project
• 3T-E4. Use technology tools to support system analysis and modeling
See: Mathematics (2M-E5,6M-E1), Science (1SC-E2, E5) and Workplace Skills
(6WP-E1)
PO 1. Manipulate several variables in a computer simulation to reach a desired outcome
(e.g., simulation software, Web-based simulation, textbook support software)
PROFICIENCY (Grades 9-12)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:
• 3T-P1. Communicate to a variety of audiences using professional level technology tools
See: Mathematics (2M-P2), Science (5SC-P3-4) and Social Studies (4SS-P2, PO1-2)
PO 1. Create documents using professional format (e.g., résumé, letter of application,
electronic portfolio, research paper)
PO 2. Merge information from one document to another (e.g., mail merge, publish and
subscribe)
PO 3. Create a document that utilizes hyperlinks (e.g., Web link in documents, linking a
word to a glossary, creating an interactive index)
• 3T-P2. Use a variety of technology tools for data collection and analysis to support a
decision
See: Arts {Theatre}(1AT-P6), Mathematics (2M-P2, 3M-P3) and Social Studies
(1SS-P1, PO2)
PO 1. Select appropriate technology devices to collect and record data (e.g., science probe,
graphing calculator, PDA {personal digital assistant}, alternative keyboard, webcam,
GPS and Internet)
PO 2. Create and use a spreadsheet to analyze variables (e.g., 12-month budget, loan rates,
science and math experiments, and investment portfolios)
PO 3. Analyze data and create a database report from information manipulated in a variety
of ways to support decisions (e.g., census data, polls and surveys, annual report)

• 3T-P3. Use technology tools to publish and present information with interactive
features
See: Mathematics (2M-P7, 4M-P2) and Science (5SC-P2 and P6, 6SC-P1)
PO 1. Design and create a multimedia presentation or Web site with interactive features
(e.g., animation, sound, action buttons to play, video, control devices, open other
applications, link to a Web site)
• 3T-P4. Use technology tools to support modeling and system analysis
See: Science (3SC-P2) and Workplace Skills (6WP-P3)
PO 1. Manipulate several variables in a computer simulation to reach a desired outcome
(e.g., simulation software, Web-based simulation, textbook support software)
DISTINCTION (Honors)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:
• 3T-D1. Demonstrate technical standards, practices and techniques in videography by
creating a product
See: Arts {Theatre} (1AT-D4-6)