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Digital Literacy Essential Standards (2024)

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Computer Science

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    Essential Standards 

    1. 1

      Create or modify a program that uses different forms of input and output.9-12.CS.1.4

    2. 2

      Create a model of how embedded systems sense, process, and interact in a given environment.9-12.CS.1.6

    3. 3

      Compare and contrast the viewpoints on cybersecurity from the perspective of security experts, privacy advocates, and the government.9-12.CS.2.6

    4. 4

      Identify and evaluate the beneficial and harmful effects of computing innovations on behavior and culture.9-12.CS.3.4

    5. 5

      Debate how the issues of equity, data access, and distribution of computing resources create a digital divide in a global society.9-12.CS.3.5

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      Research and explain the social, moral, ethical, and legal impacts of artificial intelligence systems and respective usage.9-12.CS.3.8

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      Design algorithms using sequence, selection, iteration and recursion. *Recursion will be addressed in an upper computer science course.9-12.CS.5.2

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    Supporting Standards

    1. 1

      Diagram the flow and execution and output of a given program. 9-12 CS.5.1

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      Discuss trade-offs such as privacy, safety, and convenience associated with the collection and large-scale analysis of personal information.9-12.CS.3.3

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      Explain the social and economic implications associated with unethical computing practices.9-12.CS.3.2

    4. 4

      Understand and define artificial intelligence.9-12.CS.3.7

    5. 5

      Critically examine algorithms and design an original algorithm (adapt, remix, improve).  9-12.CS.5.23

Information Computer Tech

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    Essential Standards

    1. 1

      Develop and manage their digital identity and understand the permanence of their digital actions including the effect on current and future reputation.9-12.ICT.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate an understanding of the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.9-12.ICT.2.3

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    Supporting Standards 

    1. 1

      Maintain their digital security and understand data collection technology used to track their online activity.9-12.ICT.2.4

    2. 2

      Demonstrate responsible digital citizenship (legal and ethical behaviors) in the use of technology systems and software. 9-12.CS.3.1

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      Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology.9-12.ICT.2.2

    4. 4

      Manage personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and be conscious and aware of data-collection technology used to track and exploit navigation online.ODC.9-10.5

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      Demonstrate the responsible and ethical use of information and communication technologies by distinguishing between kinds of information that should and should not be publicly shared and describing the consequences of a poor decision.ODC.11-12.5

Digital Communications

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    Essential Standards

    1. 1

      Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse digital media, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. ODC.9-12.6.

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    Supporting Standards

    1. 1

      Make strategic use of digital media presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.ODC.9-12.8

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Digital Literacy Essential Standards Extended Guide

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