Curriculum

St Jude's Technology Curriculum is based on the Wisconsin Model for Academic Standards in Information and Technology Literacy. the following is a summary of the 4 major areas that students need to be literate in.

The information and technology literacy standards are grouped into four categories or content standards specifying what a student should know and be able to do. The first two content standards focus on technology use and information processing skills. The latter two build upon these by adding performance standards that deal with attitudes, appreciation, independent learning, teamwork skills, and personal and social responsibility.

The four content standards are:

A.        Media and Technology—Students in Wisconsin will select and use media and technology to access, organize, create, and communicate information for solving problems and constructing new knowledge, products, and systems.

B.        Information and Inquiry—Students in Wisconsin will access, evaluate, and apply information efficiently and effectively from a variety of sources in print, nonprint, and electronic formats to meet personal and academic needs.

C.        Independent Learning—Students in Wisconsin will apply technological and information skills to issues of personal and academic interest by actively and independently seeking information; demonstrating critical and discriminating reading, listening, and viewing habits; and, striving for personal excellence in learning and career pursuits.

D.        The Learning Community—Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in teams or groups, use information and technology in a responsible manner, respect intellectual property rights, and recognize the importance of intellectual freedom and access to information in a democratic society.

Here is the link to the actual document from the State of Wisconsin

http://dpi.state.wi.us/standards/pdf/infotech.pdf

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