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CAP would like to acknowledge that this guide is based on the excellent Bellingham School District's Technology and Learning Implementation Plan 2004-2007, especially the Technology Learning Standards document, and thank the Bellingham District Schools Board, Washington, USA, for its kind permisssion to reproduce it here.
Visit http://www.bham.wednet.edu/technology/technology.htm to see the full plan.

Recommended competencies have been identified and grouped into five areas with the recommended stage for introduction shown in blue.

	ES1	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
1.1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of tech systems, including networked environments.
Use appropriate terminology in describing technology
Develop skills in basic computer operations (keyboard functions, logon, logoff, mouse techniques
Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software and how they interact.
Navigate computer systems (organize documents into folders, move between different applications).
1.2 Develop sufficient technical skills to successfully use, troubleshoot and maintain technology and telecommunications tools in daily life, work situations and learning environments.
Successfully operate computers, VCRs, printers, scanners, cameras and other technologies.
Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday use.
Develop keyboarding skills.
Demonstrate and use ergonomically appropriate posture and techniques to perform tasks.
1.3 Discriminate among a variety of technologies and media to select appropriate technology for specific purposes.
Use multimedia resources (interactive books, software, encyclopedias) to support learning.
Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks

	ES1	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
2.1 Practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software.
Cooperate with others while using technology
Care for and safely operate equipment
Practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software
Demonstrate respect for privacy and work for others.
2.2 Understand the ethical, cultural, environmental and societal implication of technology and telecommunications
Demonstrate positive and ethical social behaviour when using technology (follow rules)
Discuss consequences of misuse
Understands basics of information, ownership and copyright law
Demonstrate the understanding of intellectual property and copyright law by properly crediting work of self and others.
Research the accuracy and relevance of information sources

	ES1	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
3.1 Use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
Create documents using word processing and desk top publishing software.
Revise documents using processing program features, including spell checking.
Use advanced editing and text formatting.
Use a spreadsheet to create tables, graphs & charts and explain what each means.
3.2 Use telecommuncations to collaborate, publish and interact with peers, experts and other audiences.
Share information with others using data networks and telecommunications (telephone, email with class)
Communicate with others using email. Develop good habits for managing email.
3.3 Create, produce and present ideas in a variety of forms, including text, video, graphics and conversation.
Enhance documents with graphics including clipart & original artwork, using paint, chart & draw programs.
Design, develop, publish and deliver presentations using technology.

	ES1	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
4.1 Enhance learning activities with integration of technology.
Use a variety of media and technology resources to support learning
Use a variety of media and technology resources for independent activities to support learning
4.2 Use computer modelling, image processing, simulations and data manipulation to develop understanding.
Make a graph to sort and understand information
Sort, organise, interpret, analyse and display information using databases and spreadsheets
Use content specific tools and software to support thinking and learning

	ES1	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
5.1 Use technology to locate, evaluate, collect and organise information from a variety of sources.
Use key words as a search strategy.
Use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information (electronic encyclopedias, library catalog, selected Internet sites, magazines).
Use search strategies, including logical operators, keywords and record sorting, in a prepared database.
5.2 Review information analytically and transform it into useful knowledge to solve problems.
Use technology to research a problem or make a decision.
5.3 Work with a group to collaboratively solve a problem and present results.
Collaborate with peers, experts and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate problems, issues and information, and to develop solutions.