ICT (Information and Communications Technologies)

This website serves as a clearing house for information pertaining to the Bow School District and how it intends to meet the
New Hampshire ICT Literacy Standards for K-12 Students

What is ICT?

ICT (information and communications technology - or technologies) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning. ICTs are often spoken of in a particular context, such as ICTs in education, health care, or libraries.

Where is my Digital Portfolio?

Bow students will use their home directories as their portfolios. Every student already has a personal folder assigned to them when they log into the network, and that folder already has numerous artifacts which can be used in the ICT Digital Portfolio. However, some students will need to do some house cleaning to get their folders organized. Students who have taken a Bow Memorial School Computer Literacy Class since 2005, should already have a start on this organization as follows:

What do I put in my Digital Portfolio?

The New Hampshire ICT Literacy Standards for K-12 Students requires all students K-12 to create digital portfolios which:

a. Address the following components:

1.  Basic operations and concepts;
2.  Social, ethical, and human issues;
3.  Technology productivity tools;
4.  Technology communications tools;
5.  Technology research tools; and
6.  Technology problem solving and decision-making tools;

b. Represent proficient, ethical, responsible use of 21st century tools within the context of the core subjects; and

c. Include, at a minimum, such digital artifacts as:

1. Standardized tests;
2. Observation;
3. Student work; and
4. Comments describing a student’s reflection on his/her work.

Here are some examples of artifacts that might address the 6 components

What High School courses can I take at Bow High School to earn my required 1/2 credit in ICT?

Ed 306.42 requires that all high school students (starting with the class of 2009) earn a 1/2 credit in ICT. Students can elect to have their Digital Portfolios assessed to earn the 1/2 credit, or they can take any course approved by the BHS Guidance Department as a qualified ICT course.

List of approved BHS courses

BHS ICT and Digital Portfolios Presentation