Strand | Standard |
1. Creativity and innovation -Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. | A. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes |
B. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression |
C. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues |
D. Identify trends and forecast possibilities |
2. Communication and collaboration -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. | A. Interact, collaborate, & publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments & media |
B. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats |
C. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures |
D. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems |
3. Research and information fluency -Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. | A. Plan strategies to guide inquiry |
B. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources & media |
C. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks |
D. Process data and report results |
4. Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making -Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. | A. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation |
B. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project |
C. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions |
D. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions |
5. Digital citizenship -Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. | A. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology |
B. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity |
C. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning |
D. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship |
6. Technology operations and concepts -Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. | A. Understand and use technology systems |
B. Select and use applications effectively and productively |
C. Troubleshoot systems and applications |
D. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies |