Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades 9-12

Other Kentucky Technology sets

Empowered LearnerEL

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    Students use technology to take an active role in their learning.

    1. 1

      Leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. EL1

      1. A

        Articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes. EL1.A

        1. 1

          Set and articulate personal learning goals and develop strategies leveraging digital tools to achieve those goals.EL1.A.1

        2. 2

          Reflect on successes, areas of improvement, and make necessary revisions to improve the learning over time and adjust for future learning.EL1.A.2

      2. B

        Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.EL1.B

        1. 1

          Initiate collaboration with a network of global partners ex.: students, teachers, professionals, or the global community to support and enhance the learning process. EL1.B.1

      3. C

        Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.EL1.C

        1. 1

          Seek feedback independently through the use of technology ex.: use video chat to share and reflect upon a learning process or product .EL1.C.1

        2. 2

          Use feedback to effectively demonstrate learning in a variety of ways.EL1.C.2

      4. D

        Understanding the fundamental concepts of how to use technology technology operations .EL1.D

        1. 1

          Understand the fundamental use of technology tools to embrace creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.EL1.D.1

        2. 2

          Choose and effectively troubleshoot technology tools to suit purpose. EL1.D.2

        3. 3

          Transfer and extend the knowledge of existing technology to explore new technologies.EL1.D.3

    2. 2

      Apply the fundamental concepts of technology operations and demonstrate the ability to choose, use, and/or troubleshoot current technologies.EL2

      1. A

        Demonstrate learning with the use of technology.EL2.A

        1. 1

          Select appropriate digital resources to develop, implement and/or evaluate communication with an authentic audience.EL2.A.1

      2. B

        Apply functions and concepts of technology operations; demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies.EL2.B

        1. 1

          Choose efficient functions and concepts appropriate to their task and purpose. 2. Apply an understanding of devices to troubleshoot current technology and adjust for future events.EL2.B.1

      3. C

        Transfer knowledge to emerging technology.EL2.C

        1. 1

          Apply and adapt knowledge of existing technology to the innovative redefinition-based use of new technologies.EL2.C.1

Digital CitizenDC

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    Students manage their digital identity in a safe, positive, and proactive way.

    1. 1

      Recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world; act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. DC1

      1. A

        Cultivate and manage your digital identity and reputation, and be aware of the permanence of your actions in the digital world. DC1.A

        1. 1

          Actively develop and maintain a positive, authentic digital identity and presence.DC1.A.1

        2. 2

          Comprehend the permanence of actions in the digital world and their potential visibility to future employers, colleagues and social relations.DC1.A.2

      2. B

        Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.DC1.B

        1. 1

          Make responsible decisions based on ethical standards, positive social behavior and the safety of oneself and others when interacting and collaborating in a digital world.  DC1.B.1

        2. 2

          Understand the mental and legal ramifications of cyber bullying and harassment; employ strategies to avoid and/or combat cyberbullying and harassment.DC1.B.2

      3. C

        Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online.DC1.C

        1. 1

          Think critically about the information shared in an online environment in order to keep sensitive personal information safe and secure.  DC1.C.1

        2. 2

          Comprehend the presence and ramifications of online data collection and how it is used to track online navigation and influence consumer decisions.DC1.C.2

    2. 2

      Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.DC2

      1. A

        Use information, media and digital resources in a responsible manner.DC2.A

        1. 1

          Understand the need for, and comply with, acceptable user policies and agreements. DC2.A.1

        2. 2

          Make responsible decisions in the use of information, media, social media and other digital resources in accordance with acceptable user policies and agreements.DC2.A.2

      2. B

        Respect intellectual property rights.DC2.B

        1. 1

          Respect the importance of intellectual property in encouraging thought, design, innovation and/or creation.DC2.B.1

        2. 2

          Use, share and/or interact with intellectual property in accordance with the rights given by the owner of the intellectual property.DC2.B.2

      3. C

        Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.DC2.C

        1. 1

          Apply understanding of "fair use" and copyright laws when sharing the intellectual property of others, as well as, when producing new intellectual property.DC2.C.1

        2. 2

          Seek permission and properly cite the usage of the intellectual property of others.DC2.C.2

Knowledge ConstructorKC

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    Students use various digital tools to find information and make meaning.

    1. 1

       Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge.KC1

      1. A

        Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.KC1.A

        1. 1

          Utilize a variety of digital resources effectively and safely by applying a variety of search strategies ex.: filtering searches, advanced settings/tools, file types, database/source selection .KC1.A.1

        2. 2

          Plan and use multiple research strategies to locate information from digital resources for a variety of purposes.KC1.A.2

      2. B

        Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources. KC1.B

        1. 1

          Evaluate digital sources for accuracy of information; compare and consider the perspectives of the sources; determine usefulness, and assess the credibility of the sources.KC1.B.1

      3. C

        Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.KC1.C

        1. 1

          Use multiple digital tools to select, organize, and communicate information from digital sources. KC1.C.1

        2. 2

          Utilize digital tools to communicate information in real world applications, to address or solve a problem, or to make meaningful connections.KC1.C.2

    2. 2

      Produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences from curated knowledge for themselves and others.KC2

      1. A

        Produce creative artifacts.KC2.A

        1. 1

          Choose and use digital tools to create products that exhibit choice and creativity. KC2.A.1

        2. 2

          Create products independently and collaboratively that incorporate creative elements, and communicate to multiple audiences.KC2.A.2

      2. B

        Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions. KC2.B

        1. 1

          Select and use digital tools to create products that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.  KC2.B.1

        2. 2

          Create products independently and collaboratively that explore real-world issues and problems and engage in discussion around current issues.KC2.B.2

Innovative DesignerID

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    Students use a variety of technologies to design and create. 

    1. 1

      Use a variety of technologies to identify and solve authentic real-world problems. ID1

      1. A

        Find authentic real-world problems in local and global contexts.ID1.A

        1. 1

          Use a variety of technologies to independently identify real-world problems in the local and global community.ID1.A.1

      2. B

        Exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity, perseverance and the capacity to work with open-ended problems.ID1.B

        1. 1

          Use a variety of technologies to independently demonstrate perseverance when dealing with ambiguous and open-ended problems.ID1.B.1

    2. 2

      Use a variety of technologies within a design process to create new, useful and imaginative solutions.ID2

      1. A

        Know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems.ID2.A

        1. 1

          Self-select and use a variety of digital tools within a deliberate process for generating ideas, researching, and testing ideas for solving problems or creating original products that demonstrate understanding.ID2.A.1

      2. B

        Select and use digital tools to plan and manage a design process that considers design constraints and calculated risks.ID2.B

        1. 1

          Self-select and use appropriate digital tools to manage work and create original products that take into consideration project constraints, obstacles and outcomes.ID2.B.1

      3. C

        Develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.ID2.C

        1. 1

          Select and use a variety of digital tools to aid in working collaboratively or independently to create, test and refine prototypes, drafts and concepts based on self-initiated feedback and reflection in design cycles. ID2.C.1

Computational ThinkerCT

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    Students understand sequences and use them to develop solutions to problems. 

    1. 1

      Develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.CT1

      1. A

        Formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions.CT1.A

        1. 1

          Precisely define a problem and develop a solution using digital tools, conducting data analysis, abstract models, and algorithmic thinking.CT1.A.1

      2. B

        Collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.CT1.B

        1. 1

          Use digital tool s to effectively collect, organize, and manipulate data to test, verify, and present possible solutions to a problem.CT1.B.1

      3. C

        Break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving.CT1.C

        1. 1

          Evaluate the problem-solving process to deconstruct data and information to develop effective solutions to real-world problems.CT1.C.1

      4. D

        Understand how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions.CT1.D

        1. 1

          Demonstrate their understanding of automation and logic to develop a process to create and verify automated solutions.CT1.D.1

    2. 2

      Apply strategies for understanding and solving problems by using technological methods to develop and test solutions.CT2

      1. A

        Use resources to collect, analyze, and represent data.CT2.A

        1. 1

          Use digital tools to collect relevant data, conduct analysis, and prepare data for presentation to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.CT2.A.1

      2. B

        Deconstruct components to understand systems and facilitate problem-solving.CT2.B

        1. 1

          Use technology-assisted methods to more easily identify key information by breaking down data to facilitate problem-solving.CT2.B.1

      3. C

        Create and test automated solutions.CT2.C

        1. 1

          Use digital tools and algorithmic thinking to develop automated systems to test solutions.CT2.C.1

Creative CommunicatorCC

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    Students communicate clearly and express themselves with a variety of digital tools.

    1. 1

      Communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals, audience and task.CC1

      1. A

        Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.CC1.A

        1. 1

          Evaluate and determine appropriate platforms and digital tools to create or share digital content with an authentic audience for a desired purpose.CC1.A.1

      2. B

        Create original works or responsibly repurpose and/or remix digital resources into new creations.CC1.B

        1. 1

          Create work for an authentic audience and desired purpose that reflects a responsible repurposing of digital media or resources.CC1.B.1

      3. C

        Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.CC1.C

        1. 1

          Analyze and communicate complex ideas, data, or solutions to an authentic audience for a desired purpose using digital tools.CC1.C.1

    2. 2

      Publish and present content customized for their audience s , purpose, and task.CC2

      1. A

        Publish and present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.CC2.A

        1. 1

          Present an idea or creative work that expresses ideas or content that is published for a range of authentic audiences outside of the classroom.CC2.A.1

Global CollaboratorGC

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    Students use digital tools to connect with learners inside and outside of their classroom. 

    1. 1

      Use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.GC1

      1. A

        Use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning.GC1.A

        1. 1

          Evaluate and use digital collaboration tools to connect with others from a variety of local and global backgrounds/cultures in order to exchange ideas, develop an understanding of diverse perspectives and encourage learning.GC1.A.1

      2. B

        Contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal. GC1.B

        1. 1

          Use digital tools to contribute to a project team, determine their role and responsibility within the group and work toward a common goal or a solution to a problem.GC1.B.1

      3. C

        Contribute to the exchange of ideas within and beyond the learning community.GC1.C

        1. 1

          Select digital tools to share and exchange interests, ideas and experiences with others from within and beyond the local learning community.GC1.C.1

    2. 2

      Use digital tools to connect with a global network of learners and engage with issues that impact local and global communities. GC2

      1. A

        Use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.GC2.A

        1. 1

          Use collaborative technologies to work with others peers, experts, community members to gain knowledge about issues through various perspectives and opinions and to find solutions for social change.GC2.A.1

      2. B

        Explore local and global issues and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.GC2.B

        1. 1

          Explore and analyze local and global issues and use collaborative digital tools to investigate, develop a plan and recommend solutions.GC2.B.1

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