Technology Literacy by
Grade 8 Grant
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.
Background
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3 year grant started in October 2003
Involves all 24 Local Educational Agencies
Guided by a State Advisory Council
Definition of Technology Literacy
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Technology literacy is the ability of an
individual, working independently and with
others, to responsibly, appropriately and
effectively use technology tools to access,
manage, integrate, evaluate, create and
communicate information.
TL8 Grant Consortium Work
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Maryland Technology Literacy Student
Standards (MTLSS)
Professional Development
Assessment
Why is there a need for Technology
Literacy Student Standards?
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Standards identify what students need to
know and be able to do with technology as
it relates to the curriculum standards
Standards will guide teachers on the
effective use of the technology
Students will increase their content
knowledge and develop 21st Century
skills
Research
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Technology is most influential when
integrated with curriculum and assessment.
In a review of studies, the (CEO Forum,
2001) concluded that "technology can have
the greatest impact when integrated into
the curriculum to achieve clear, measurable
educational objectives."
http://caret.iste.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=evidence&answerID=1
Research
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Integration of technology with curriculum
and professional growth increases student
achievement. (Bain & Ross, 1999).
http://caret.iste.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=evidence&answerID=1
Research
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A study of a comprehensive effort to
integrate technology into schools shows a
increase in test scores related to the use of
technology. (Mann et al.,1999)
http://caret.iste.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=evidence&answerID=1
Technology Literacy by Grade 8 Grant
Brainstorming Activity
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What skills do you
think a technologically
literate student should
know by grade 8?