Technology

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology:

  --apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

  --create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

  --use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

  --identify trends and forecast possibilities.*

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:

  --interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

  --communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

  --develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.**

  --contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

  --plan strategies to guide inquiry.

  --locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

  --evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

  --process data and report results.

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:

  --identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.

  --plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

  --collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

  --use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:

  --advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

  --exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

  --demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

  --exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:

  --understand and use technology systems.

  --select and use applications effectively and productively.

  --troubleshoot systems and applications.***

  --transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.