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High School Technology Standards

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

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Ninth – Twelfth Grade
Curriculum Standard One: Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
Performance Objective	Sample Critical Attributes	Benchmarks/Assessments
Students apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.	Can the students create and publish an online art gallery with examples and commentary that demonstrate an understanding of different historical periods, cultures, and countries?


Students create original works as a means of personal or group expression.	Can the students design, develop, and test a digital learning game to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to curriculum content?

Students use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.	Can the students use simulations and graphical organizers to explore and depict patterns of growth such as the life cycles of plants and animals?

Students identify trends and forecast possibilities.	Can the students gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using digital tools and resources?



Curriculum Standard Two: 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.

Performance Objective	Sample Critical Attributes	Benchmarks/Assessments
Students interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.	Can the students create and publish an online art gallery with examples and commentary that demonstrate an understanding of different historical periods, cultures, and countries?

Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.	Can the students create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events?

Students develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.	Can the students identify a complex global issue; develop a systematic plan of investigation, and present innovative sustainable solutions?

Students contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.	Can the students use collaborative electronic authoring tools to explore common curriculum content from multicultural perspectives with other learners?


Curriculum Standard Three: Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

Performance Objective	Sample Critical Attributes	Benchmarks/Assessments
Students plan strategies to guide inquiry.	Can the students identify a complex global issue; develop a systematic plan of investigation, and present innovative sustainable solutions?

Students locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.	Can the students model legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology by properly selecting, acquiring, and citing resources?


Students evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.	Can the students select digital tools or resources to use for a real-world task and justify the selection based on their efficiency and effectiveness?


Students process data and report results.	Can the students employ data-collection technology such as probes, handheld devices, and geographic mapping systems to gather, view, analyze, and report results for content-related problems?

Curriculum Standard Four: Sample Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use Sample Critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

Performance Objective	Sample Critical Attributes	Benchmarks/Assessments
Students identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.	Can the students configure and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems to optimize their use for learning and productivity?

Students plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.	Can the students design, develop, and test a digital learning game to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to curriculum content?

Students collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.	Can the students identify a complex global issue; develop a systematic plan of investigation, and present innovative sustainable solutions?


Students use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.	Can the students analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs?


Curriculum Standard Five: Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

Performance Objective	Sample Critical Attributes	Benchmarks/Assessments
Students advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.	Can the students model legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology by properly selecting, acquiring, and citing resources?

Students exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.	Can the students analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs?


Students demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.	Can the students design a Web site that meets accessibility requirements?


Students exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.	Can the students create media-rich presentations for other students on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources?


Curriculum Standard Six: Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Performance Objective	Sample Critical Attributes	Benchmarks/Assessments
Students understand and use technology systems.	Can the students select digital tools or resources to use for a real-world task and justify the selection based on their efficiency and effectiveness?

Students select and use applications effectively and productively.	Can the students analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs?

Students troubleshoot systems and applications.	Can the students configure and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems to optimize their use for learning and productivity?

Students transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.	Can the students independently develop and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems?