Elementary Student Use of Technology
1999-2000 Self-Evaluation

Students: Please check the level which best describes what you can do at the present time.

1. Basic Computer Use
___Level 1 - I do not use a computer.
___Level 2 - I log-on, log-off, open, use and close a program on my own.
___Level 3 - I open and use more than one program at the same time.
___Level 4 - I learn new programs on my own.

2. 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.
___Level 4 - I move files between folders and drives.

4. Spreadsheet
___Level 1 - I do not use a spreadsheet.
___Level 2 - I enter data in a spreadsheet and create charts.
___Level 3 - I choose a chart which best reflects my data and apply title and labels.
___Level 4 - I use formulas to help analyze data in a spreadsheet.

5. Database
___Level 1 - I do not use a database.
___Level 2 - I locate information from a pre-made database such as Library Search and electronic magazine sources.
___Level 3 - I create my own database and add or delete information.
___Level 4 - I generate reports from a database in order to answer questions.

6. Graphics
___Level 1 - I do not use graphics with my word processing pieces.
___Level 2 - I create pictures with painting and drawing programs and use clip art.
___Level 3 - I edit clip art, scan and import graphics from a variety of sources and modify them using a graphic editor (L-View).
___Level 4 - I invent, select and use graphics in order to make a point or illustrate what I have learned.

7. E-mail
___ Level 1 - I do not use e-mail.
___ Level 2 - I compose and send 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 and send information for research.

9. 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.

10. Technology Presentation
___Level 1 - I do not use technology for presentations.
___Level 2 - I use templates or wizards to create multimedia presentations.
___Level 3 - I combine text with pictures imported from different sources, to create original multimedia presentations.
___Level 4 - I design multimedia presentations employing audio, video and still graphics to share ideas.

11. Internet
___Level 1 - I do not use the Internet.
___Level 2 - I visit Internet sites selected by my teacher and use navigation buttons to move between pages.
___Level 3 - I use search tools efficiently to locate information.
___Level 4 - I create web pages for classroom projects.

12. Responsible Use
___Level 1 - I do not understand what responsible use means.
___Level 2 - I take care of the equipment and leave it ready for the next user.
___Level 3 - I understand and follow District rules concerning harassment, language, passwords, copyright, privacy, appropriate use of resources, etc.
___Level 4 - I model responsible use and teach others.

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 staff technology skills.

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