District/School Administration PK-16 Program Support Educational Technology
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Springfield Public Schools

Learning Standards

Learning Standards Addressed

Massachusetts Foreign Languages Curriculum Framework

Communication Strand, Grades PreK-12
Standard 1. Students of modern languages will converse in a language other than English to provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions …

Standard 2. Students will understand and interpret ideas and information written or spoken in a language other than English.

Standard 3. Students of modern languages will write and speak in a language other than English to present information, concepts, and ideas on a variety of topics.

Communities Strand, Grades PreK-12
Standard 8. Students will use languages other than English within and beyond the school setting.

Technology performance indicators addressed

Massachusetts Recommended PreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards (2001)

Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity. Grades 9-12
1.36 Run multiple applications simultaneously, alternating among them.
1.38 Identify and use methods for transferring, downloading, and converting graphic, sound, and video files. Use different graphic file formats where appropriate (e.g., PICT, TIFF, JPEG).
1.40 Use a variety of external peripherals (e.g., printers, Zip drives, scanner, digital camera) and understand how they connect to a computer.
1.57 Create a multimedia presentation, desktop-published report, or Web page that incorporates data from other files.

Standard 3. Demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem-solving, and communication. Students locate, evaluate, collect, and process information from a variety of electronic sources. Students use telecommunications and other media to interact or collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences. Grades 9-12
3.17 Import graphics, photos, and other media into report or presentation, citing sources appropriately.

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