Comprehensive Curriculum and Grade-Level Expectations:

Louisiana's new Comprehensive Curriculum is based on Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs), statements of what all students should know or be able to do by the end of each grade, PreK-12, in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The Louisiana Department of Education is providing this Comprehensive Curriculum to every district in the state. The curriculum is aligned with state content standards, as defined by grade-level expectations (GLEs), and organized into coherent, time-bound units with sample activities and classroom assessments to guide teaching and learning. You may view or print the standards by clicking on the following link.

http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/saa/2108.html

K-12 Educational Technology Standards:

1. Technology Communication Tools (Communication Foundation Skill)

¤ Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts and other audiences.

¤ Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate and present information and ideas
effectively to multiple audiences.

2. Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools (Problem Solving
Foundation Skill)

¤ Students use appropriate technology resources for solving problems and making informed
decisions.

¤ Students employ technology for real world problem solving.

¤ Students evaluate the technology selected, the process, and the final results through the use of
informed decision-making skills.

3. Technology Productivity Tools (Resource Access and Utilization Foundation Skill)

¤ Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

¤ Students use productivity tools to work collaboratively in developing technology-rich, authentic,
student-centered products.

4. Technology Research Tools (Linking and Generating Knowledge Foundation Skill)

¤ Students use appropriate technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of
sources.

¤ Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

¤ Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on
the appropriateness to specific tasks.

5. Social, Ethical, and Human Issues (Citizenship Foundation Skill)

¤ Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

¤ Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

¤ Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning,
collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

6. Basic Operations and Concepts

¤ Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

¤ Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Performance Indicators for Grades 5-8:

The following performance indicators should be used as standards in integrating technology into
the content standards.

1. Technology
Communication Tools

2. Technology Problem
Solving and Decision-
Making Tools

3. Technology
Productivity Tools

4. Technology Research
Tools

5. Social, Ethical, and
Human Issues

6. Basic Operations and
Concepts

A. Identify and define computer and networking terms (e.g. modem, file server, client
station, LAN, Internet/Intranet, data storage device). (6)

B. Understand and apply common troubleshooting techniques. (6)

C. Demonstrate the operations of a computer (e.g., touch-keyboarding skills, save,
organize and back-up files) and other peripheral devices (scanner, digital and video
cameras, VCR, laser disc player) at an intermediate level. (6)

D. Compose and edit a multi-page document with appropriate formatting using wordprocessing
skills. (e.g., menu, tool bars, dialog boxes, spell check, thesaurus, page
layout, headers and footers, word count, margins, tabs, spacing, columns, page
orientation) (1, 3, 6)

E. Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner which includes
following the school’s acceptable use policy, adhering to copyright laws, respecting
the rights of others, and employing proper etiquette in all forms of communication.(4,
5)

F. Recognize the importance of information technology and its effect on the workplace
and society. (5)

G. Use multimedia tools and desktop publishing to develop and present computergenerated
projects for directed and independent learning activities. (1,3)

H. Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, writing tools, digital cameras,
drawing tools, web tools) to gather information for problem solving, communication,
collaborative writing and publishing to create products for various audiences. (1,3,4)

I. Demonstrate intermediate e-mail skills (e.g., sending attachments, organizing an
address book, forwarding messages). (1,4)

J. Understand Internet concepts (e.g., website, hypertext link, bookmarks, URL
addresses) and apply intermediate on-line searching techniques (e.g., employ
keyword, phrases, and Boolean Operators). (1,4)

K. Use telecommunications and online resources efficiently and effectively to collaborate
with peers, experts, and others to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues,
and information and to develop solutions or products for various audiences. (1,2,3,4)

L. Communicate information using spreadsheets and databases to visually represent
data and integrate into other documents (e.g., entering data, formatting using
formulas, analyzing data, and sorting). (1,2,3,4)

M. Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and
technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. (2)

N. Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness,
comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information. (2,4,5)
Louisiana Department of Education