Technology Foundation Standards for Students

1.    Basic operations and concepts

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Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

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Students are proficient in the use of technology

2.    Social, ethical, and human issues

 
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Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

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Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

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Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

3.    Social, ethical, and human issues

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Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

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Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

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Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

4.    Technology communications tools

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Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

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Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences

5.    Technology research tools

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Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

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Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

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Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

 6.   Technology problem-solving & decision-making tools

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Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

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Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

These standards can be found on the National Educational Standards Page, sponsored by ISTE the International Society for Technology Education.