Technology Rubric

Oakmont Regional High School

Learner Expectation: Effective use of Technology

	Superior -- 5	Advanced -- 4	Proficient -- 3	Needs Improvement -- 2	Unacceptable -- 1
Computer Operation	Uses computer to organize and communicate data. Understands advanced applications. Has knowledge of numerous appropriate Internet sites.	Uses computer without assistance. Uses advanced applications of word processing, spreadsheets, and software programs. Navigates Internet with ease.	Uses computer for work processing with occasional assistance. Can navigate the Internet. Has the ability to use software with occasional assistance.	Uses basic computer functions such as word processing and the Internet with assistance.	Has difficulty using basic computer functions. Needs much assistance using software and navigating the Internet.
Use of technology to gather information	Shows advanced technology skills to gather and evaluate information.	Independently gathers information using varied and appropriate technology .	Uses appropriate technology to gather information with occasional assistance.	Uses technology to gather information with assistance.	Has significant difficulty using technology to gather information.
Use of technology to communicate ideas	Uses a variety of technological means to communicate ideas both creatively and independently.	Uses appropriate technology to communicate ideas independently.	Uses appropriate technology to communicate ideas with occasional assistance.	Uses technology to communicate ideas with assistance.	Has significant difficulty using technology to communicate ideas.
Responsible use of technology	Demonstrates outstanding respect for and ethical use of technology.		Uses technology properly. Complies with rules regarding the ethical use of technology.	Uses technology properly with supervision. Usually complies with rules regarding the ethical use of technology.	Fails to use technology properly. Does not follow directions regarding the ethical use of technology.