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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 Arts and Literature
The National Standards for Arts Education
URL:
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
Minnesota's Profile of Learning High Standards
URL: http://cfl.state.mn.us/GRAD/highstandards
Description: Access the state high standards for primary, intermediate, middle or high school levels. Additional Graduation Standards Information can be found as well.
Sponsoring Organization: Department of Children, Families and Learning http://cfl.state.mn.us
Minnesota Electronic Curriculum Repository II
URL: http://mecr.state.mn.us/
Description: The Minnesota Electronic Curriculum Repository (MECR) is a database of assessment materials that supports the implementation of Minnesota's High Standards. By entering through the you can find information on: the ten learning areas, content standards at four grade levels, large processes and concepts, state scoring criteria, state model performance assessments, assessment tasks, and learning activities and resources.
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