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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