Middle School Student Use of Technology

2004-2005 Self-Evaluation

Students: Please check the highest level that describes what you can do at the present time. Marking Level 4 indicates that you can also do Levels 2 and 3.

1. Responsible Use

__ Level 1 - I do not understand what responsible use means.

__ Level 2 - I take care of the equipment I use and leave it in ready condition for the next user.

__ Level 3 - I understand and follow school rules concerning harassment, language, passwords,

                  privacy, copyright, appropriate use and citation of resources, etc.

__ Level 4 - I model responsible use and teach others how to be responsible users.

2. Basic Computer Use

__ Level 1 - I do not use a computer.

__ Level 2 - I log on, log off, open, use and close programs on my own.

__ Level 3 - I open programs from icons and the Start bar and use more than one program at the

                  same time.

__ Level 4 - I learn new programs and discover additional program features on my own.

3. File Management

__ Level 1 - I do not save any documents I create using the computer.

__ Level 2 - I select, open and save documents on different drives.

__ Level 3 - I create my own folders to keep files organized and know how to identify the date

                  and size of each file and folder.

__ Level 4 - I use the district network effectively by moving between drives and maintaining my

                  H:drive within network limits.

4. E-mail

__ Level 1 - I do not use e-mail.

__ Level 2 - I compose and send appropriate e-mail messages within the school district.

__ Level 3 - I organize my mail folders to save messages and delete those I no longer need.

__ Level 4 - I use e-mail to request or send information for research or school projects.

5. Word Processing

__ Level 1 - I do not use a word processor.

__ Level 2 - I use a word processor for basic writing tasks.

__ Level 3 - I use word processor tools (font style, spell check, grammar check) to edit my work.

__ Level 4 - I use a word processor to edit, compare or improve my previous drafts and publish

                   a final document.

6. Graphics

__ Level 1 - I do not use graphics.

__ Level 2 - I create pictures with painting and drawing programs.

__ Level 3 - I insert my own graphics and clip art, citing my sources.

__ Level 4 - I select and modify graphics (example: digital photos, scanned drawings) in order

                  to make a point or illustrate what I have learned.

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7. Desktop Publishing

__ Level 1 - I do not use a publishing program.

__ Level 2 - I use templates or wizards to create a published document.

__ Level 3 - I create original publications from a blank page combining design elements such as

                  columns, clip art, tables, word art and captions.

__ Level 4 - I design original publications that communicate to others what I’ve learned.

8. Spreadsheet

__ Level 1 - I do not use a spreadsheet.

__ Level 2 - I enter data and use formulas in a spreadsheet.

__ Level 3 - I choose and create charts and graphs to make sense of spreadsheet information.

__ Level 4 - I explain my information using well-labeled and effective charts and graphs.

9. Library Database

__ Level 1 - I do not use Library Catalog database.

__ Level 2 - I search for books and videotapes in the library using Title, Author, Subject and

                  Keyword fields.

__ Level 3 - I use the information in the library database to locate and select books for research

                  or reading.

__ Level 4 - I use hyperlinks in the library database to find related topics or titles in the library.

10. Research / Information-Searching

__ Level 1 - I do not use electronic sources to find information.

__ Level 2 - I locate information in electronic sources (World Book, netTrekker, selected web

                  sites).

__ Level 3 - I select, gather and use information from multiple electronic sources to answer

                  a question.

__ Level 4 - I analyze, evaluate and communicate the information I’ve gathered, and credit the

                  sources I've used.

11. Internet

__ Level 1 - I do not use the Internet.

__ Level 2 - I visit school-selected web sites and use navigation buttons to move between pages.

__ Level 3 - I use various search engines to efficiently locate information on my research question.

__ Level 4 - I evaluate and select Internet information that is reliable, accurate and appropriate to

                  my research question.

12. Technology Presentation

__ Level 1 - I do not use technology for presentations.

__ Level 2 - I use templates to create technology presentations (PowerPoint or web pages).

__ Level 3 - I start with a blank presentation, then add text, pictures and sound to create original

                  presentations.

__ Level 4 - I create original presentations that are well organized, and use them to effectively

                  share information or persuade an audience.

This form was developed by the library media specialists and teachers of the Bellingham Public Schools who based it upon the Mankato Scale first developed by the Mankato (Minnesota) Public Schools to measure the growth of student technology skills.