Technology Standards
Spectrum Technology Standards (ISTE Standards)
Strand |
Standard |
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1. Creativity and innovation |
A. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes |
B. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression |
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C. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues |
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D. Identify trends and forecast possibilities |
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2. Communication and collaboration |
A. Interact, collaborate, & publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments & media |
B. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats |
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C. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures |
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D. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems |
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3. Research and information fluency -Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. |
A. Plan strategies to guide inquiry |
B. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources & media |
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C. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks |
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D. Process data and report results |
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4. Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making |
A. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation |
B. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project |
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C. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions |
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D. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions |
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5. Digital citizenship -Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. |
A. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology |
B. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity |
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C. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning |
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D. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship |
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6. Technology operations and concepts -Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. |
A. Understand and use technology systems |
B. Select and use applications effectively and productively |
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C. Troubleshoot systems and applications |
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D. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies |