Technology Education, Grade K - 2, 2009
1.) Identify basic parts of various technology systems.
• Naming input and output devices
Examples: input-keyboard, stylus
- output-printer
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2.) Identify applications and operations of various technology systems.
Examples: applications-word processing, multimedia presentation software
- operations-opening, closing, and saving files
• Using accurate terminology related to technology
Example: "press," not "hit," keys
• Using input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols
• Using special functions of input devices
Example: keyboard shortcuts
• Labeling storage media
• Removing storage media safely
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3.) Demonstrate correct posture and finger placement while using a technology system.
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4.) Identify safe use of technology systems and applications.
Examples: protecting personal information online, avoiding inappropriate sites, exiting
inappropriate sites
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5.) Practice responsible use of technology systems and applications.
Example: maintaining proper settings
• Demonstrating care of digital equipment and media
Examples: washing hands before use, cleaning work area before and after use
• Distinguishing between ethical and unethical use of others' work
Examples: avoiding plagiarism, avoiding manipulation of others' work without
permission
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6.) Identify uses of technology systems in daily living.
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7.) Use digital tools to access and retrieve information.
Examples: online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, search engines, directories
• Evaluating accuracy of digital content
Example: determining fact versus opinion
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8.) Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.
Examples: other states, other countries
• Producing digital works collaboratively
Examples: developing shared writing projects, creating language experience
stories
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9.) Identify digital tools used for problem solving.
Examples: spell check, digital graphic organizers, electronic drawing programs,
simulation software
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10.) Design original works using digital tools.
Examples: tools-digital drawing tools, music software, word processing software,
digital cameras
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Technology Education, Grade 3 - 5, 2009
1.) Use input and output devices of technology systems.
Examples: input-recording devices, keyboards, touchscreens
- output-printers
• Demonstrating ergonomics relative to technology systems
• Demonstrating correct keyboarding techniques
• Demonstrating safe removal of storage media
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2.) Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software.
• Using navigational features commonly found in technology applications
• Identifying digital file types
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3.) Identify common hardware and software problems.
• Determining basic troubleshooting strategies to correct hardware and software
problems
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4.) Identify various operating systems of technology devices.
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5.) Practice safe use of technology systems and applications.
Examples: protecting personal information online, avoiding inappropriate sites, exiting
inappropriate sites
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6.) Describe social and ethical behaviors related to technology use.
Examples: social-developing positive attitudes for using technology collaboratively
- ethical-citing sources of text and digital content, avoiding plagiarism,
avoiding manipulation of others' work without permission
• Describing the global nature of the Internet
• Following local acceptable-use policies regarding technology
• Identifying intrusive applications, including worms, viruses, spyware, and pop-up
advertisements
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7.) Explain the influence of technology on society.
Examples: multiple digital communities, medical and agricultural advancements
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8.) Collect information from a variety of digital sources.
Examples: online libraries, multimedia dictionaries
• Using technology tools to organize information
• Demonstrating efficient Internet search strategies
Example: keyword search
• Evaluating electronic resources for reliability based on publication date, bias,
accuracy, and source credibility
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9.) Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
Examples: spreadsheets, databases, electronic graphing tools
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10.) Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.
Examples: publishing online journals, sharing presentations, contributing to online
discussions, communicating with experts
• Producing digital works collaboratively
Examples: developing shared writing projects and group multimedia projects
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11.) Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems.
Examples: electronic graphing tools, concept-mapping software
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12.) Create a product using digital tools.
Examples: products-digital story, podcast, digital artwork
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Technology Education, Grade 6 - 8, 2009
1.) Appraise technology systems to determine software and hardware compatibility.
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2.) Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts.
Examples: Web pages, videos, podcasts, multimedia presentations
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3.) Explain how network systems are connected and used.
Examples: file sharing, collaborating, wireless networking
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4.) Determine basic troubleshooting strategies to correct common hardware and software
problems.
Examples: checking connections, restarting equipment, creating a backup copy of digital
data
• Describing the importance of antivirus and security software
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5.) Use basic features of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
Examples: word processing-reports, letters, brochures
- spreadsheets-discovering patterns, tracking spending, creating budgets
- databases-contact list of addresses and telephone numbers
- presentation software-slideshow
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6.) Select specific digital tools for completing curriculum-related tasks.
Examples: spreadsheet for budgets, word processing software for essays, probes for data
collection
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7.) Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.
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8.) Identify safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.
• Recognizing dangers of online predators
• Protecting personal information online
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9.) Practice responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.
Examples: avoiding plagiarism; complying with acceptable-use policies, copyright laws,
and fair use standards; recognizing secure Web sites
• Identifying examples of computer crime and related penalties
Examples: computer crime-phishing, spoofing, virus and worm
dissemination, cyberbullying
- penalties-fines, incarceration
• Citing sources of digital content
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10.) Describe advances in technology and effects of each on the workplace and society.
Examples: agriculture, manufacturing, medicine, warfare, transportation, communication,
education
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11.) Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, evaluate, and synthesize
information.
Examples: locating-Boolean searches, graphic organizers, spreadsheets, databases
- collecting-probeware, graphing calculators
- organizing-graphic organizers, spreadsheets
- evaluating-reviewing publication dates, determining credibility
- synthesizing-word processing software, concept-mapping software
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12.) Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global.
Examples: instant messages, e-mail, blogs, wikis, collaborative authoring tools, online
learning communities
• Demonstrating digital file transfer
Examples: attaching, uploading, downloading
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13.) Use digital tools to formulate solutions to authentic problems.
Examples: electronic graphing tools, probes, spreadsheets
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14.) Use digital tools to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
Examples: ideas-predictions, trends
- products-animation, video
- processes-models, simulations
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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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