Technology Education, Grade 9 - 12, Computer Applications, 2009
1.) Explain data encryption procedures.
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2.) Diagnose hardware and software problems.
Examples: viruses, error messages
• Applying strategies to correct malfunctioning hardware and software
• Performing routine hardware maintenance
• Describing the importance of antivirus and security software
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3.) Demonstrate advanced technology skills, including compressing, converting, importing,
exporting, and backing up files.
• Transferring data among applications
• Demonstrating digital file transfer
Examples: attaching, uploading, downloading
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4.) Utilize advanced features of word processing software, including outlining, tracking changes,
hyperlinking, and mail merging.
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5.) Utilize advanced features of spreadsheet software, including creating charts and graphs,
sorting and filtering data, creating formulas, and applying functions.
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6.) Utilize advanced features of multimedia software, including image, video, and audio editing.
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7.) Utilize advanced features of database software, including merging data, sorting, filtering,
querying, and creating reports.
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8.) Practice safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.
• Recognizing dangers of online predators
• Protecting personal information online
Example: recognizing risk of identity theft
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9.) Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.
• Explaining consequences of illegal and unethical use of technology systems and digital
content
Examples: cyberbullying, plagiarism
• Interpreting copyright laws and policies with regard to ownership and use of digital
content
• Citing sources of digital content using a style manual
Examples: Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological
Association (APA)
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10.) Analyze capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technologies.
• Assessing effects of technology on culture, economics, politics, and the environment
• Comparing capabilities of various technologies to address personal, social, lifelong
learning, and career needs
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11.) Critique digital content for validity, accuracy, bias, currency, and relevance.
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12.) Use digital tools to publish curriculum-related content.
Examples: Web page authoring software, coding software, wikis, blogs, podcasts
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13.) Demonstrate collaborative skills using curriculum-related content in digital environments.
Examples: completing assignments online; interacting with experts and peers in a
structured, online learning environment
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14.) Use digital tools to defend solutions to authentic problems.
Example: disaggregating data electronically
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15.) Forecast technology innovations based on trends.
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16.) Create a product that integrates information from multiple software applications.
Example: pasting spreadsheet-generated charts into a presentation
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17.) Create an interactive digital product using programming logic.
Examples: products-digital games, interactive learning tools
- programming logic-"if-then" statements, authoring software
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