Common Planner
K–12 Standards

IT Applications I: Grades 9-12

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Model positive digital citizenship by applying industry-accepted ethical practices and behaviors.CIS.HS.10.1

  • a

    Examine and practice cultural, social, ethical, and legal issues associated with information technology.CIS.HS.10.1.a

  • b

    Formulate a critical stance by questioning the validity, accuracy, and appropriateness of information.CIS.HS.10.1.b

  • c

    Demonstrate a variety of strategies for effective and efficient searches.CIS.HS.10.1.c

  • d

    Evaluate safety and security measures for protecting information and developing digital footprints.CIS.HS.10.1.d

Use document processing applications to prepare business communications. CIS.HS.10.2

  • a

    Create, edit, and customize documents using advanced techniques.CIS.HS.10.2.a

  • b

    Prepare and troubleshoot merged documents (e.g., envelopes, mailings, labels).CIS.HS.10.2.b

  • c

    Apply digital design strategies to design professional documents (e.g., graphic design, layout, typography, font face, font style). CIS.HS.10.2.c

Develop and demonstrate effective communication skills and practices.CIS.HS.10.3

  • a

    Prepare and develop presentations that can be used in a current workplace.CIS.HS.10.3.a

  • b

    Compose electronic communication to communicate within a workplace.CIS.HS.10.3.b

  • c

    Customize a presentation using advanced features for a specific audience. CIS.HS.10.3.c

Organize and manipulate data using spreadsheet applications.CIS.HS.10.4

  • a

    Enter and modify worksheet data and structure, format data, and problem solve in a worksheet.CIS.HS.10.4.a

  • b

    Sort and manipulate data using formulas and functions.CIS.HS.10.4.b

  • c

    Create visual representations of data (e.g., charts, pivot tables, sparklines, and conditional formatting)CIS.HS.10.4.c

Identify database management concepts to manage, evaluate, and organize information.CIS.HS.10.5

  • a

    Compare and contrast methods for storing, organizing, and retrieving data. CIS.HS.10.5.a

  • b

    Sort and manipulate data using formulas and functions and create charts.CIS.HS.10.5.b

  • c

    Create and format a database.CIS.HS.10.5.c

  • d

    Create database objects (e.g., tables, forms, queries).CIS.HS.10.5.d

  • e

    Modify or enter records, create reports, and/or sort data.CIS.HS.10.5.e

Identify opportunities in an information technology career field including but not limited to entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, education, and certification. CIS.HS.10.6

  • a

    Identify information technologies used in various industries.CIS.HS.10.6.a

  • b

    Discuss the impact of technology on all career fields.CIS.HS.10.6.b

  • c

    Identify common information technology tasks in career fields.CIS.HS.10.6.c

  • d

    Discuss career opportunities in information technology career fields.CIS.HS.10.6.d

  • e

    Describe the impact of technological change and the importance of lifelong learning in this career field.CIS.HS.10.6.e

Describe emerging and evolving trends in information technology. CIS.HS.10.7

  • a

    Investigate emerging trends in technology and their impact on business and industry.CIS.HS.10.7.a

  • b

    Interact with new and emerging technologies.CIS.HS.10.7.b

  • c

    Identify emerging technologies to create and evaluate forms of communication.CIS.HS.10.7.c

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?
NEBRASKA CAREER and TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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