Creativity and Innovation

  • 1.

    apply advanced software features (e.g., built-in thesaurus, templates, styles) to redesign the appearance of word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations9-12.CI.1

  • 2.

    create a web page (e.g., Dreamweaver, iGoogle, Kompozer)9-12.CI.2

  • 3.

    use a variety of media and formats to design, develop, publish, and present projects (e.g., newsletters, web sites, presentations, photo galleries)9-12.CI.3

Communication and Collaboration

  • 1.

    identify various collaboration technologies and describe their use (e.g., desktop conferencing, listserv, blog, wiki)9-12.CC.1

  • 2.

    use available technologies (e.g., desktop conferencing, e-mail, videoconferencing, instant messaging) to communicate with others on a class assignment or project9-12.CC.2

  • 3.

    collaborate in content-related projects that integrate a variety of media (e.g., print, audio, video, graphic, simulations, and models)9-12.CC.3

  • 4.

    plan and implement a collaborative project using telecommunications tools (e.g., ePals, discussion boards, online groups, interactive web sites, videoconferencing)9-12.CC.4

  • 5.

    describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications9-12.CC.5

  • 6.

    use technology tools for managing and communicating personal information (e.g., finances, contact information, schedules, purchases, correspondence)9-12.CC.6

Research and Information Fluency

  • 1.

    develop a plan to gather information using various research strategies (e.g., interviews, questionnaires, experiments, online surveys)9-12.RI.1

  • 2.

    identify, evaluate, and select appropriate online sources to answer content related questions9-12.RI.2

  • 3.

    demonstrate the ability to use library and online databases for accessing information (e.g., MEL, Proquest, Infosource, United Streaming)9-12.RI.3

  • 4.

    distinguish between fact, opinion, point of view, and inference9-12.RI.4

  • 5.

    evaluate information found in selected online sources on the basis of accuracy and validity9-12.RI.5

  • 6.

    evaluate resources for stereotyping, prejudice, and misrepresentation9-12.RI.6

  • 7.

    understand that using information from a single internet source might result in the reporting of erroneous facts and that multiple sources must always be researched9-12.RI.7

  • 8.

    research examples of inappropriate use of technologies and participate in related classroom activities (e.g., debates, reports, mock trials, presentations)9-12.RI.8

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

  • 1.

    use digital resources (e.g., educational software, simulations, models) for problem solving and independent learning9-12.CT.1

  • 2.

    analyze the capabilities and limitations of digital resources and evaluate their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs9-12.CT.2

  • 3.

    devise a research question or hypothesis using information and communication technology resources, analyze the findings to make a decision based on the findings, and report the results9-12.CT.3

Digital Citizenship

  • 1.

    identify legal and ethical issues related to the use of information and communication technologies (e.g., properly selecting and citing resources)9-12.DC.1

  • 2.

    discuss possible long-range effects of unethical uses of technology (e.g., virus spreading, file pirating, hacking) on cultures and society9-12.DC.2

  • 3.

    discuss and demonstrate proper netiquette in online communications9-12.DC.3

  • 4.

    identify ways that individuals can protect their technology systems from unethical or unscrupulous users9-12.DC.4

  • 5.

    create appropriate citations for resources when presenting research findings9-12.DC.5

  • 6.

    discuss and adhere to fair use policies and copyright guidelines9-12.DC.6

Technology Operations and Concepts

  • 1.

    complete at least one online credit, or non-credit, course or online learning experience9-12.TC.1

  • 2.

    use an online tutorial and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of this method of learning9-12.TC.2

  • 3.

    explore career opportunities, especially those related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and identify their related technology skill requirements9-12.TC.3

  • 4.

    describe uses of various existing or emerging technology resources (e.g., podcasting, webcasting, videoconferencing, online file sharing, global positioning software)9-12.TC.4

  • 5.

    identify an example of an assistive technology and describe its potential purpose and use9-12.TC.5

  • 6.

    participate in a virtual environment as a strategy to build 21st century learning skills9-12.TC.6

  • 7.

    assess and solve hardware and software problems by using online help or other user documentation9-12.TC.7

  • 8.

    explain the differences between freeware, shareware, open source, and commercial software9-12.TC.8

  • 9.

    participate in experiences associated with technology-related careers9-12.TC.9

  • 10.

    identify common graphic, audio, and video file formats (e.g., jpeg, gif, bmp, mpeg, wav, wmv, mp3, flv, avi, pdf)9-12.TC.10

  • 11.

    understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals9-12.TC.11

  • 12.

    demonstrate how to import/export text, graphics, or audio files9-12.TC.12

  • 13.

    proofread and edit a document using an application's spelling and grammar checking functions9-12.TC.13

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2009