High School Technology Applications Kentucky Standards

Use computing tools and techniques to create artifacts.

Collaborate when processing information to gain insight and knowledge.

Communicate insight and knowledge gained from using computer programs to process information.

Use computing to facilitate exploration and the discovery of connections in information.

Use large data sets to explore and discover information and knowledge.

Analyze the considerations involved in the computational manipulation of information.

Develop an algorithm designed to be implemented to run on a computer.

Express an algorithm in a language.

Appropriately connect problems and potential algorithmic solutions.

Evaluate algorithms analytically and empirically

Collaborate in the creation of computational artifacts.

Explain how programs implement algorithms.

Use abstraction to manage complexity in programs.

Evaluate a program for correctness.

Develop a correct program.

Collaborate to solve a problem using programming.

Employ appropriate mathematical and logical concepts in programming.

Explain the abstractions in the Internet and how the Internet functions.

Explain characteristics of the Internet and systems built on it.

Analyze how characteristics of the Internet and system built on it influence their use.

Connect the concern of cybersecurity with the Internet and the systems built on it.

Analyze computational artifacts; use computing tools and techniques for creative expression.

Analyze how computing affects communication, interaction, and cognition

Collaborate as part of a process that scales.

Connect computing with innovations in other fields.

Analyze the beneficial and harmful effects of computing

Connect computing within economic, social, and cultural context

Use programming as a creative tool.

Describe the combination of abstractions used to represent data.

Use multiple levels of abstraction in computation.

Use models and simulations to raise and answer questions.

Use computers to process information to gain insight and knowledge.

Explain how binary sequences are used to represent digital data.

Develop an abstraction.

Compare and contrast modeling methodologies (for example, polygons, NURBS, splines)

Create a parent/child hierarchy

Create a joint/bone chain

Apply and adjust weight maps

Create atmospheric effects

Demonstrate the use of constraints to animate objects

Apply various animation techniques (for example, pose-to-pose, straight ahead)

Adjust the dynamic properties (for example, gravity, wind speed)

Simulate rigid body dynamics (shattering wall, breaking glass)

Utilize cinematography in animation

Describe the process of motion capture for animation

Explain the applications of low polygon and high polygon construction

Construct and manipulate polygonal objects

Applying texturing/surfacing/shading to models and normal mapping

Identify UVW mapping coordinates

Explain how lighting and shading effect form and surface

Implement basic lighting concepts for ambient and artificial light

Describe the difference between forward and inverse kinematics

Examine the process of particle creation and its application to game design

Be able to use: integers, reals, characters, strings, Booleans, one- and two-dimensional arrays.

Demonstrate an understanding of elementary logic, truth tables, and Boolean Algebra.

Create a truth table based on Boolean Algebra

Illustrate the flow of a program.

Explain the implications of file processing.

Describe the steps addressed in the design of a program to solve the stated problem.

Describe the principles of object-oriented programming.

Develop algorithms with increasing degree of complexity using structured programming techniques such as: sequence, selection, and repetition.

Analyze the binary representation of data.

Use fundamental data types and data structures

Demonstrate programming style best practices.

Illustrate concepts using one or more programming language(s).

Use modular programming.

Demonstrate an understanding of elementary logic, truth tables, Boolean algebra

Use fundamental data types and data structures such as: integers, reals, characters, strings, Booleans, and one- and two- dimensional arrays

Analyze the binary representation of data.

Use modular programming.

Demonstrate programming style best practices.

Illustrate the flow of a program.

Illustrate concepts using one or more programming languages.

Explain the implications of file processing.

Describe the steps addressed in the design of a program to solve the state problem.

Explain how algorithms are used to produce artificial intelligences (AI)

Describe the principles of object-oriented programming.

Develop algorithms with increasing degree of complexity using structured programming techniques such as: sequence, selection, and repetition

Identify and explain motherboard components.

Describe the process to install, configure, secure and troubleshoot a basic small or home office network.

Identify the fundamental principles of networking and security.

Describe and apply appropriate operational procedures including safety, environmental procedures, good communication skills, and professional behavior.

Identify, install, configure, and upgrade personal computer components.

Perform the following: device driver installation, scheduled maintenance, and memory and firmware updates

Identify the following: common tools, basic diagnostic procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and preventative maintenance methods

Explain and apply the troubleshooting process to diagnose and repair common hardware and software problems.

Demonstrate and understanding of conversion between binary, decimal, hexadecimal number systems

Compare and contrast client operating systems and their features.

Use multiple user interfaces, including command-line, to perform operating system management tasks, to configure, optimize and upgrade the current client operating system and to diagnose network connection issues

Use and manage file systems, operating system utilities, backup programs, and optimization tools.

Describe basic computer functions and use correct computer terminology.

Describe and explain basic data communications and network technologies and functions.

. Identify and use basic e-mail and Internet functions and understand their capabilities.

Describe globalization and challenges including technological barriers, electronic payments, and varying cultures

Describe cloud computing and its more impact on business and personalsystems.

Explain the importance of maintaining a good digital identity

Explain how Cellular service differs from Internetservice.

Explore the impact of AI on society.

Use a course management system.

Utilize computer technology as a tool to access, manage, prepare, and present information

Identify trends in information processing and new emerging technologies.

Explain the impact of computers upon society including effects of social technologies, green computing, dangers of excessive use, and disposal of obsolete equipment.

Identify and analyze ethical issues such as copyright, privacy, and security as related to computing

Explain the difference between application, programming, system, and utility software.

Use a graphical user interface-based operating system to manage files, folders and disks

Use application software packages to prepare basic documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

using a Raspberry Pi platform to learn how computer hardware provides a powerful platform on which to run software.

processing structures used by computers

various major data manipulation used by computers

the importance of understanding problems in order to develop efficient step-by-step solutions.

Develop algorithms as solutions to problems while discovering the importance of understanding problems in order to develop efficient step-by-step solutions.

Explore the reasons for using computers to execute problem solutions

Translate algorithms to a language computers can understand.

Explore:

Explore and utilize structures as to design algorithms to solve problems.

Apply computer architecture including using a Raspberry Pi platform to learn how computer hardware provides a powerful platform on which to run software.

Apply the fundamentals of electricity including the basic movement of electrons and experiments that include chemistry, circuitry, and magnetism.

Engage in a lab and project-driven lesson regarding the ethical concerns about online behavior, cyber bullying, and cybersecurity.

Engage in a lab and project-driven lesson regarding the ethical concerns about designing autonomous devices and artificial intelligence.

Apply BASIC Programming including basic coding essentials through flowcharts, the use of simple programming languages, the use of simple programming tasks

Engage with the Parrallax® Boe-Bot® microcontroller as a platform for learning robotics fundamentals.

Assemble robots to perform various functions through the implementation of sensors.

Apply programming knowledge including the use of autonomous devices and the use of programming components such as: conditional and unconditional loops, subroutines, variable manipulation

Relate electrical components like LEDs, piezo-crystal elements, infrared light, and tactile sensors to cyber

Illustrate real world applications and implications of computers and the internet in our society today

Deliberate the historical and societal context of cyber.

Engage in a lab and project-driven lesson regarding learning about cyberspace.

Apply systems engineering to build a variety of multi-component projects.

Employ flowcharts to discuss data flow and pseudo-code.

Engage in a variety of labs and project-driven lessons that prompt learning regarding robotics.

Combine components onto a platform to design autonomous systems while considering the real-world impact of the systems and how they impact the students’ environment.

Synthesize content with issues including privacy, security and technology

Synthesize content with issues including search warrants, digital media, the requirements to obtain a search warrant

Synthesize content with issues including cyberbullying and real-world examples of the implications of cyberbullying.

Defend a position in debates on national security.

Engage in a variety of labs and project-driven lessons that prompt learning regarding the impact and relationship between expectations of privacy and security.

Use a word processing program to create, save, print, modify, spell-check, and grammar check a simple document.

Use a database management program to create, maintain, and print reports from a simple relational database.

Use a database management program to customize the user interface by creating and maintaining forms and reports.

Use a database management program to query tables using basic query operations such as “and”, “or”, “not”.

Print in landscape and portrait orientations.

Use the component of the operating system that helps the user manipulate files and folders to copy, move, rename, and delete files and to create, copy, move, rename, and delete folders.

Use the World Wide Web browser to navigate hypertext documents and to download files.

Use Internet search engines and understand their advantages and disadvantages.

Use an electronic mail program to send and receive electronic mail.

Identify components of a computer.

Discriminate between ethical and unethical uses of computers and information.

Use a word processing program to enhance the appearance of a simple document by using centered, right justification, boldface, underlined, and italicized text.

Demonstrate a basic understanding of issues regarding software copyright, software licensing, and software copying.

Demonstrate an awareness of computer viruses and basic understanding of ways to protect a computer from viruses.

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the impact of computers on society.

Use and understand basic computer terminology.

Use a word processing program to change the default margins and line spacing.

Use a word processing program to create a document with headers, footers, and footnotes.

Use a presentation program with text body, graphics, and animation.

Use an electronic spreadsheet program to create, save, print, modify, and obtain graphs from a simple spreadsheet.

Use an electronic spreadsheet program to perform basic mathematical operations including, but not limited to, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Use an electronic spreadsheet program to calculate averages and percentages.

Use an electronic spreadsheet program to enhance the appearance of a spreadsheet by changing fonts, foreground, and background colors and centering text across columns.

Explain the history of computing technologies that impact the game development industry

Explain the role of the producer

Explain the career path of an independent developer

Research salary structures in the industry

Define common terminology and its acronyms

Identify the tools to develop a game (engine, application program interface [API], digital content creation tools, editors)

Communicate both in writing and verbally using appropriate industry terminology

Compare and contrast the entertainment software rating boards (ESRB) ratings for games

Explain the principles of visual design

Explain the elements of design

Analyze artwork/designs for specific design theories

Explore non-digital games

Explore the components of game structure

Analyze the essentials of storytelling

Write an outline of a nonlinear story

Create rules for a game

Compare conflict and outcomes

Develop objectives and outcomes for a game

Explain the importance of usability and how it impacts user experience

Explain in-game economies, motivators, and reward systems

Research various styles of game documentation

Develop a technical design document (TDD)

Research the evolution of video games

Describe components of a game design document (GDD)

Produce a game design document

Produce a game pitch document

Present game documentation

Compare and contrast categories of game mechanics

Research victory condition mechanics of a game

Discuss the relationship between game mechanics and game complexity and interactions

Incorporate game mechanics into a game

Explain basic logic statements such as if/then and cause/effect

Describe uses of Boolean operators and symbols associated with them

Describe the different game genres

Generate truth tables for game events

Examine different number systems including binary, decimal, and hexadecimal

Demonstrate proper use of the order of operations

Convert mathematical formulas into code

Explain when to apply mathematical concepts common to game coding

Use logical thinking to create a diagram of code execution

Research laws that govern intellectual property in diverse forms

Evaluate Creative Commons and open source licensure

Cite the boundaries of third-party work

Explain copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property protection

Evaluate contributions of individual game designers and developers

Explain invasion of privacy in the use of technology

Model acceptable security practices

Explore the issues of piracy and digital rights management (DRM)

Analyze your personal digital footprint

Discuss social responsibility and issues concerning gaming

Model legal and ethical use of information

Identify key elements of non-disclosure agreements (NDA) and contracts

Summarize the behavior of an algorithm

Determine if a given algorithm successfully solves a stated problem

Explore careers as a game artist and sound designer

Describe the role of game designer

Explore careers as a game developer

Describe career pathways in quality assurance/testing

Define the role of help desk and customer service in an organization.

Exhibit positive professionalism with customers and technical writing skills.

Demonstrate personal, system, and stress management by way of using self-help tools.

Appropriately use the following: support performance and reporting tools, call management software, problem resolution software, asset and change management tools, notification tools for support in additional level two and level three support tools

Evaluate help desk technology, tools, and techniques

Identify common support problems, including software tools and features.

Identify service technology trends.

Demonstrate professional and effective communication skills.

Demonstrate team building strategies.

Develop technical training materials, and other user documentation to support help desk operations.

Demonstrate a methodical approach to the problem-solving process.

Apply conflict resolution techniques and skills in customer support.

Identify the target audience of a game

Explain the value of version control

Explain the purpose of vertical slice

Demonstrate version control for example, Node Version Manager (NVM)

Demonstrate good quality assurance practices

Conceptualize and illustrate original game characters and assets

Utilize illustration to create assets

Establish a standard for world scale

Create a storyboard for planning animation

Change an object’s state or position over time

Establish an object’s relative speed

Explain impact of “feature creep” on production

Simulate a naturally occurring or mechanical cycle such as walking

Apply animation to game assets

Describe the role of typography

Evaluate the use of layout and composition

Explain color theory

Describe the principles of animation

Describe the role of perspective

Demonstrate 1- and 2-point perspectives

Draw a proportionally correct figure

Describe the characteristics and purposes of 2D, 2,5D, and 3D art

Explain the interdependence of team members between artistic, technical and production disciplines

Recognize the importance of and implement continuity of art style

Describe environments within a game

Compare the process of creating an interior vs exterior environment

Identify components in an environment

Generate terrains for a specific environment

Create hard surface assets

Create an environment

Develop organics for a specific environment

Describe archetypes of characters

Explain character personalities and stereotypes

Explain the purpose of prototyping

Compart and contrast methods to design characters

Describe the character’s evolution throughout the game

Examine importance of non-player characters (NPC)

Construct character(s) for a game

Differentiate between syntax and semantics

Incorporate primitive data types

Utilize arrays to store a list of primitive data types

Demonstrate input from different sources

Construct and register a callback function

Compare and contrast constants and variables

Outline in detail the process of developing a game from concept to delivery and support

Select and implement conditional control

Implement functions

Select and implement iterations (loops, recursion,)

Recognize and implement sequential control

Test and debug programs

Design and implement user-defined data types

Demonstrate output to different destinations

Practice object-oriented programming (OPP)

Identify expected input and output

Utilize basic steps in algorithmic problem-solving

Describe each step of the production process

Discuss top-down versus bottom-up development

Generate test cases and expected results

Apply simple data structures

Explain how algorithms are used to produce artificial intelligence (AI)

Explain how the project is going to be managed according to a milestone plan

Explain the various types of collaboration tools

Utilize the production pipeline in the development of a game

Demonstrate knowledge of the program development life cycle.

Design and develop programs that implement fundamental features that are unique to the language studied.

Design and develop programs using object-oriented programming features, if applicable to the language studied.

Explain how algorithms are used to produce artificial intelligences (AI).

Evaluate and critique effectiveness and efficiency of code written.

Design, develop, compile, debug, test, run, and document programs in the language studied.

Design and develop programs using operators and assignments.

Design and develop programs that properly use variables, constants, data types, objects

Design and develop programs that use sequence, selection, and repetition structures.

Design and develop programs that use simple data structures.

Design and develop programs that use effective error and exception handling.

Design and develop programs that implement user-defined methods and modular programming.

Design and develop programs that implement file processing.

Design, develop, compile, debug, test, run, and document programs in the Java language using a software development kit.

Design and develop programs using inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism.

Design and develop GUI interfaces for Java applications.

Evaluate and critique effectiveness and efficiency of code.

Design and develop programs using operators and assignments.

Design and develop programs using primitive data types.

Design and develop programs using sequence, selection, and repetition structures.

Design and develop programs using single and multi-dimensional arrays.

Design and develop programs using effective error and exception handling.

Design and develop programs using object-oriented programming features, including defining classes, instantiating objects, and using arrays of objects.

Design and develop programs implementing user-defined methods and modular programming.

Design and develop programs using method overloading.

Design and develop programs that use advanced GUI components.

Design and develop programs that use input and output streams including character and binary streams.

Design and develop programs that use multithreading.

Design and develop programs that use polymorphism.

Design and develop programs that use inheritance.

Design and develop programs that use recursion.

Design and develop programs that introduce mobile application concepts.

Design and develop programs that incorporate other advanced features of Java programming.

Evaluate and critique effectiveness and efficiency of code.

In the JavaScript language be able to do the following: design programs, develop programs, compile programs, debug programs, test programs, run programs, document programs

Design and develop programs using operators and assignments.

Design and develop programs using a variety of data types.

Demonstrate the input and output processes in JavaScript.

Design and develop programs using sequence, selection, and repetition structures

Demonstrate pattern matching using JavaScript.

Demonstrate JavaScript objects

Demonstrate the ability to write JavaScript application scripts

Evaluate and critique effectiveness and efficiency of code.

Determine purpose and goals using a project management method.

Present information to school principals and peers.

Synthesize the information collecting producing a product that could help overcome the barrier with non-traditional groups.

Define, Design, Develop, Deploy, Reflect, Redesign, and Present utilizing presentation software visualizing the process.

Determine roles, tasks, calendars

Utilize Software packages for project management (MS Project, Excel, Visio, Dread-Spark, Prezi)

Utilize and define appropriate terminology

Present information in a technical report

Publish information presenting to an advisory board member

Identify potential employment barriers for non-traditional groups and ways to overcome the barrier

Research potential barriers placing information in a spreadsheet.

Design, develop, compile, debug, test, run and document programs.

Design and develop programs using effective error and exception handling.

Design and develop programs using object-oriented programming features, including defining classes, instantiating objects, using arrays of objects

Design and develop programs implementing user-defined methods and modular programming.

Explain how algorithms are used to produce artificial intelligences (AI).

Design and develop programs using method overloading.

Design and develop programs using inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism.

Design and develop programs using simple GUI components.

Evaluate and critique effectiveness and efficiency of code.

Demonstrate knowledge of the program development life cycle.

Design and develop programs using operators and assignments.

Design and develop programs using primitive data types.

Design and develop programs using a variety of data types.

Design and develop programs using sequences, selection, and repetition structures

Design and develop programs using single and multi-dimensional arrays.

Design and develop programs using arrays, lists and tuples.

Utilize arrays

error handling

error-checking

overloading

inheritance

polymorphism

Design and develop programs that use advanced GUI Components.

Demonstrate

Implement input validation and processing.

Evaluate and critique effectiveness and efficiency of code.

Design and develop programs that use input and output streams including character and binary streams

Demonstrate knowledge of advanced concepts and associated definitions.

Design and code applications using advanced data types and structures.

Design and develop programs that use concurrency.

Design, develop, compile, debug, test, run and document advanced programs in the language.

Design and develop programs using

Design and develop programs that incorporate other advanced features.

Examine and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the language(s)

effectively

appropriately

modify scope of project

manage scope of project

To ensure success:

Apply time management skills to effectively complete project to specifications

Use programming language of choice to develop a project of choice.

Demonstrate continuous improvement through feedback from one-on-one meetings each week and regular project updates with the facilitator.

Use research skills:

Demonstrate proficiency in computer science fundamental and design patterns

Architect a project for the semester.

Demonstrate use of version control through Git.

Demonstrate manipulation of search terms in Google to obtain valid and useful results.

Students use digital tools to connect with learners inside and outside of their classroom.

Students communicate clearly and express themselves with a variety of digital tools.

Students understand sequences and use them to develop solutions to problems.

Students use a variety of technologies to design and create.

Students use various digital tools to find information and make meaning.

Students manage their digital identity in a safe, positive, and proactive way.

Students use technology to take an active role in their learning.

Creative Communicator

Communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals, audience and task.

Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

Evaluate and determine appropriate platforms and digital tools to create or share digital content with an authentic audience for a desired purpose.

Create original works or responsibly repurpose and/or remix digital resources into new creations.

Create work for an authentic audience and desired purpose that reflects a responsible repurposing of digital media or resources.

Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.

Analyze and communicate complex ideas, data, or solutions to an authentic audience for a desired purpose using digital tools.

Publish and present content customized for their audience s , purpose, and task.

Publish and present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

Present an idea or creative work that expresses ideas or content that is published for a range of authentic audiences outside of the classroom.

Computational Thinker

Develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.

Formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions.

Precisely define a problem and develop a solution using digital tools, conducting data analysis, abstract models, and algorithmic thinking.

Collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.

Use digital tool s to effectively collect, organize, and manipulate data to test, verify, and present possible solutions to a problem.

Break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving.

Evaluate the problem-solving process to deconstruct data and information to develop effective solutions to real-world problems.

Understand how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions.

Demonstrate their understanding of automation and logic to develop a process to create and verify automated solutions.

Apply strategies for understanding and solving problems by using technological methods to develop and test solutions.

Use resources to collect, analyze, and represent data.

Use digital tools to collect relevant data, conduct analysis, and prepare data for presentation to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.

Deconstruct components to understand systems and facilitate problem-solving.

Use technology-assisted methods to more easily identify key information by breaking down data to facilitate problem-solving.

Create and test automated solutions.

Use digital tools and algorithmic thinking to develop automated systems to test solutions.

Digital Citizen

Recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world; act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.

Cultivate and manage your digital identity and reputation, and be aware of the permanence of your actions in the digital world.

Actively develop and maintain a positive, authentic digital identity and presence.

Comprehend the permanence of actions in the digital world and their potential visibility to future employers, colleagues and social relations.

Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.

Make responsible decisions based on ethical standards, positive social behavior and the safety of oneself and others when interacting and collaborating in a digital world.

Understand the mental and legal ramifications of cyber bullying and harassment; employ strategies to avoid and/or combat cyberbullying and harassment.

Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online.

Think critically about the information shared in an online environment in order to keep sensitive personal information safe and secure.

Comprehend the presence and ramifications of online data collection and how it is used to track online navigation and influence consumer decisions.

Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.

Use information, media and digital resources in a responsible manner.

Understand the need for, and comply with, acceptable user policies and agreements.

Make responsible decisions in the use of information, media, social media and other digital resources in accordance with acceptable user policies and agreements.

Respect intellectual property rights.

Respect the importance of intellectual property in encouraging thought, design, innovation and/or creation.

Use, share and/or interact with intellectual property in accordance with the rights given by the owner of the intellectual property.

Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.

Apply understanding of "fair use" and copyright laws when sharing the intellectual property of others, as well as, when producing new intellectual property.

Seek permission and properly cite the usage of the intellectual property of others.

Empowered Learner

Leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.

Articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.

Set and articulate personal learning goals and develop strategies leveraging digital tools to achieve those goals.

Reflect on successes, areas of improvement, and make necessary revisions to improve the learning over time and adjust for future learning.

Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.

Initiate collaboration with a network of global partners ex.: students, teachers, professionals, or the global community to support and enhance the learning process.

Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.

Seek feedback independently through the use of technology ex.: use video chat to share and reflect upon a learning process or product .

Use feedback to effectively demonstrate learning in a variety of ways.

Understanding the fundamental concepts of how to use technology technology operations .

Understand the fundamental use of technology tools to embrace creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Choose and effectively troubleshoot technology tools to suit purpose.

Transfer and extend the knowledge of existing technology to explore new technologies.

Apply the fundamental concepts of technology operations and demonstrate the ability to choose, use, and/or troubleshoot current technologies.

Demonstrate learning with the use of technology.

Select appropriate digital resources to develop, implement and/or evaluate communication with an authentic audience.

Apply functions and concepts of technology operations; demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies.

Choose efficient functions and concepts appropriate to their task and purpose. 2. Apply an understanding of devices to troubleshoot current technology and adjust for future events.

Transfer knowledge to emerging technology.

Apply and adapt knowledge of existing technology to the innovative redefinition-based use of new technologies.

Global Collaborator

Use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.

Use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning.

Evaluate and use digital collaboration tools to connect with others from a variety of local and global backgrounds/cultures in order to exchange ideas, develop an understanding of diverse perspectives and encourage learning.

Contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

Use digital tools to contribute to a project team, determine their role and responsibility within the group and work toward a common goal or a solution to a problem.

Contribute to the exchange of ideas within and beyond the learning community.

Select digital tools to share and exchange interests, ideas and experiences with others from within and beyond the local learning community.

Use digital tools to connect with a global network of learners and engage with issues that impact local and global communities.

Use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.

Use collaborative technologies to work with others peers, experts, community members to gain knowledge about issues through various perspectives and opinions and to find solutions for social change.

Explore local and global issues and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.

Explore and analyze local and global issues and use collaborative digital tools to investigate, develop a plan and recommend solutions.

Innovative Designer

Use a variety of technologies to identify and solve authentic real-world problems.

Find authentic real-world problems in local and global contexts.

Use a variety of technologies to independently identify real-world problems in the local and global community.

Exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity, perseverance and the capacity to work with open-ended problems.

Use a variety of technologies to independently demonstrate perseverance when dealing with ambiguous and open-ended problems.

Use a variety of technologies within a design process to create new, useful and imaginative solutions.

Know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems.

Self-select and use a variety of digital tools within a deliberate process for generating ideas, researching, and testing ideas for solving problems or creating original products that demonstrate understanding.

Select and use digital tools to plan and manage a design process that considers design constraints and calculated risks.

Self-select and use appropriate digital tools to manage work and create original products that take into consideration project constraints, obstacles and outcomes.

Develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.

Select and use a variety of digital tools to aid in working collaboratively or independently to create, test and refine prototypes, drafts and concepts based on self-initiated feedback and reflection in design cycles.

Knowledge Constructor

Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge.

Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.

Utilize a variety of digital resources effectively and safely by applying a variety of search strategies ex.: filtering searches, advanced settings/tools, file types, database/source selection .

Plan and use multiple research strategies to locate information from digital resources for a variety of purposes.

Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources.

Evaluate digital sources for accuracy of information; compare and consider the perspectives of the sources; determine usefulness, and assess the credibility of the sources.

Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

Use multiple digital tools to select, organize, and communicate information from digital sources.

Utilize digital tools to communicate information in real world applications, to address or solve a problem, or to make meaningful connections.

Produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences from curated knowledge for themselves and others.

Produce creative artifacts.

Choose and use digital tools to create products that exhibit choice and creativity.

Create products independently and collaboratively that incorporate creative elements, and communicate to multiple audiences.

Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.

Select and use digital tools to create products that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

Create products independently and collaboratively that explore real-world issues and problems and engage in discussion around current issues.