9th-12th_Grade

= Grades Nine through Twelve =

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 presentations 2. create a web page which meets accessibility requirements (e.g., Dreamweaver, iGoogle, Kompozer) 1. Creativity/Innov

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


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Communication and Collaboration
1. identify various collaboration technologies and describe their use (e.g., desktop conferencing, listserv, blog, wiki) 2. use available technologies (e.g., desktop conferencing, e-mail, groupware, instant messaging) to communicate with others on a class assignment or project 3. collaborate in content-related projects that integrate a variety of media (e.g., print, audio, video, graphic, simulations, and models) 4. plan and implement a collaborative project using telecommunications tools (e.g., ePals, discussion boards, online groups, groupware, interactive web sites, videoconferencing) 5. describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications 6. use technology tools for managing and communicating personal information (e.g., finances, contact information, schedules, purchases, correspondence)


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Research and Information Fluency
1. develop a plan to gather information using various research strategies (e.g., interviews, questionnaires, experiments, online surveys) 2. identify, evaluate, and select appropriate online sources to answer content related questions 3. demonstrate the ability to use library and online databases for accessing information (e. g. MEL, Proquest, Infosource, United Streaming) 4. distinguish between fact, opinion, point of view, and inference 5. evaluate information found in selected online sources on the basis of accuracy and validity 6. evaluate resources for stereotyping, prejudice, and misrepresentation 7. research examples of inappropriate use of technologies and participate in related classroom activities (e.g., debates, reports, mock trials, presentations)


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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
1. use digital resources (e.g., educational software, simulations, models) for problem solving and independent learning 2. analyze the capabilities and limitations of digital resources and evaluate their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs 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 results


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Digital Citizenship
1. identify legal and ethical issues related to the use of information and communication technologies ( e.g., properly selecting, acquiring, and citing resources)

2. discuss possible long-range effects of unethical uses of technology (e.g., virus spreading, file pirating, hacking) on cultures and society 3. use proper netiquette in communications 4. discuss the possible consequences of unethical uses of information and technologies 5. identify ways that individuals can protect their technology systems from unethical or unscrupulous users 6. create appropriate citations for resources when presenting research findings 7. adhere to fair use and copyright guidelines


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Technology Operations and Concepts
1. complete at least one online credit, or non-credit, course or online learning experience 2. use an online tutorial and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of this method of learning 3. explore career opportunities and identify their related technology skill requirements 4. be familiar with a variety of emerging technology resources (e.g., podcasting, webcasting, compressed video delivery, online file sharing, graphing calculators, global positioning software) 5. identify an example of an assistive technology and describe its purpose and use 6. participate in a virtual environment as a strategy to build 21st century learning skills 7. routinely apply touch-typing techniques 8. assess and solve hardware and software problems by using online help or other user documentation

9. explain the differences between freeware, shareware, open source, and commercial software

10. participate in experiences associated with technology-related careers11. identify common graphic, audio, and video file formats (e.g., jpeg, gif, bmp, mpeg, wav, wmv,mp3, flv, avi,pdf)


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