Technology Education (2009): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Technology Operations and Concepts

Digital Citizenship

Research and Information Fluency

Communication and Collaboration

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Creativity and Innovation

Explain data encryption procedures.

Diagnose hardware and software problems.

Demonstrate advanced technology skills, including compressing, converting, importing, exporting, and backing up files.

Utilize advanced features of word processing software, including outlining, tracking changes, hyperlinking, and mail merging.

Utilize advanced features of spreadsheet software, including creating charts and graphs, sorting and filtering data, creating formulas, and applying functions.

Utilize advanced features of multimedia software, including image, video, and audio editing.

Utilize advanced features of database software, including merging data, sorting, filtering, querying, and creating reports.

Practice safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.

Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Analyze capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technologies.

Critique digital content for validity, accuracy, bias, currency, and relevance.

Use digital tools to publish curriculum-related content.

Demonstrate collaborative skills using curriculum-related content in digital environments.

Use digital tools to defend solutions to authentic problems.

Forecast technology innovations based on trends.

Create a product that integrates information from multiple software applications.

Create an interactive digital product using programming logic.

Applying strategies to correct malfunctioning hardware and software

Performing routine hardware maintenance

Describing the importance of antivirus and security software

Transferring data among applications

Demonstrating digital file transfer

Recognizing dangers of online predators

Protecting personal information online

Explaining consequences of illegal and unethical use of technology systems and digital content

Interpreting copyright laws and policies with regard to ownership and use of digital content

Citing sources of digital content using a style manual

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