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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes drive the selection of technology. In order for learning outcomes to drive the selection of technology, teachers must first be sure of their desired student learning outcomes. This important direction allows the efficient selection of technology applicable and appropriate for their learning outcomes. Teachers are often compelled to look to outside sources for standards in their practice, and this resource area provides links and descriptions of some of the major national standards for the subject.
Standards for Language Arts
Standards for the English Language Arts
URL: http://www.ncte.org/standards
Description: Standard 8 calls for students to "use a variety of technological and information resources...." This site has information on reading standards for preschool-12 education.
Sponsoring Organizations: National Council of Teachers of English www.ncte.org
Benchmarks and Standards
URL: http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/browse.asp
Description: Benchmarks and Standards is a comprehensive set of content knowledge standards based on numerous state, regional and national standards for all learning areas.
Sponsoring Organization: Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) www.mcrel.org
Minnesota's Academic Standards
Description: Access the state high standards for primary, intermediate, middle or high school levels.
Sponsoring Organizations: Minnesota Department of Education http://education.state.mn.us/stellent/groups/public/documents/translatedcontent/pub_mde_home.jsp
Minnesota Electronic Curriculum Repository
Description: Online performance packages and curriculum materials for all levels of all learning areas designed to assist teachers in graduation standard implementation.
Sponsoring Organization: Minnesota Department of Education http://education.state.mn.us/stellent/groups/public/documents/translatedcontent/pub_mde_home.jsp
The National Standards for Arts Education
URL:
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/professional_resources/
standards/nat_standards_main.html
Description: The National Standards for Arts Education is a document which outlines basic arts learning outcomes integral to the comprehensive K-12 education of every American student.
Sponsoring Organization: Consortium of National Arts Education Associations
McREL, A Compilation of Content Standards for K-12 Curriculum
URL: http://www.mcrel.org/standards-benchmarks/
Description: A database of K-12 content standards, entitled Content Knowledge: A Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education (Kendall & Marzano), also links to posted standards based resources.
Sponsoring Organization: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) www.mcrel.org
CHAPTER 3501d: Department of Children, Families and Learning Graduation Standards
URL: http://cfl.state.mn.us/GRAD/rule3501.htm
Description: The Minnesota Graduation Rule (Chapter 3501) that established the Profile of Learning at the Department of Children, Families and Learning web site. Lists all standards & requirements in detail.
Sponsoring Organization: MN Department of Children, Family and Learning http://cfl.state.mn.us
EdSTAR Minnesota, Educational Standards, Technology, Applications and Resources
URL: http://edstar.ncrel.org/mn/Start.asp
Description: The EdSTAR Minnesota Web Site is a comprehensive site for teachers to provide substantive help, direction and professional development in the area of Minnesota Graduation Standards implementation. Highlights of EdSTAR Minnesota include: Learning Areas are aligned and linked to national standards; the site reflects current research in content, pedagogy and assessment; and resources are provided for both students and teachers.
Sponsoring Organizations:
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning http://cfl.state.mn.us
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory www.ncrel.org
North Central Mathematics and Science Consortium www.ncrel.org/msc/msc.htm
Standards for Media Literacy
URL: http://teachworld.com/tw_pages/media_lit_standards.html
Description: This site is focuses on standards needed to inform students about viewing and media processes.
Sponsoring Organization: Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning www.mcrel.org