Standards
Curriculum and Content Area Standards
NETS for Students
Technology Foundation Standards for Students
1. Basic operations and concepts
· Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
· Students are proficient in the use of technology.
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
· Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
· Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
3. Technology productivity tools
· Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
· Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
4. Technology communications tools
· Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
· Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
5. Technology research tools
· Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
· Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
· Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
· Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
· Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
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