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The Technology Literacy Proficiency Checklist for K–8 students was developed in response to a request from the state members of the North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium (NCRTEC) at Learning Point Associates, founded as the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL). The states reported a need for tools aligned with the technological literacy requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology. The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act (2002) requires schools to place new emphasis on developing students’ academic skills. This involves a research-based focus on practice in science, mathematics, language arts, and social studies. The NCLB Act also takes this emphasis one step further by requiring that students reach technological proficiency by the end of the eighth grade, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, family income, geographic location, or disability.
Technology is a very large part of every day life. Students in the K-12 system today will be exposed to technologies that we can only imagine at this time. To prepare students for future work sites, we must begin integrating technology into every aspect of education. From calculators in math, scientific probes in the lab, and e-books in language arts, students will gain an almost passive knowledge of technology tools. These tools will enable our students to break down the four walls of the classroom and become independent thinkers and learners.
State of Michigan Technology Goals/Expectations and Checklists
Grade Level |
Goals/Expectations |
Grade Level |
Checklists |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-2 | K-8 | ||
| 3-5 | 9-12 | Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS) |
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| 6-8 | |||
| 9-12 |
YPS 8th Grade Technology Assessment