Technology

= National Education Technology Standards =

// Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making (Units 7 & 8) //
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using apprropriate 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**

// Research and Information Fluency (Units 3 & 4) //
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.

//Digital Citizenship (Units 1 & 2)//
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.

//Technology Operations and Concepts (All Year)//
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

// Creativity and Innovation (Providing Evidence of Learning) (Units 5 & ) //
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:
 * 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

//Communication and Collaboration (Practice, Review & Apply) (Units 5 & 6)//
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.