V. 8th Grade Technology Literacy A description of how the LEA is addressing the 8th grade technology literacy by clearly outlining evidence of the tools and strategies defining technology literacy. Evidence of the tools and strategies the LEA is implementing to ensure that all students are technologically literate by the end of 8th grade. An estimation of the students’ school-based experiences with developing technology skills and technology literacy at all grade levels.
8th Grade Technology Literacy Assessment
2007
2008
Number of 8th graders
4056
3837
Number Assessed
2416
2522
Number of students who achieved mastery
418
508
Percentage
17.3%
20.1%
*Results calculated every December
Clayton County Public Schools is addressing 8th grade technology literacy by creatively implementing the following strategies:
2009-2010
N/A
2010-2011
Implement mandatory 5-8 grade tech literacy strategies Create National Education Technology Standards (NETS) campaign for all employees Assess all middle school th students on the 8 grade TLA
Clayton County Public Schools | 2009-2012
2011-2012
Extend the strategies from year 2 Build an online course for teachers that targets aggressive technology integration for all subject areas Build and include tech integration resources in the EasiTeach repository for teachers
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