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=**These are the Technology Standards and Objectives for students in Grades 9--12 as established by the West Virginia Department of Education.** = **﻿****﻿** =**The following pages will provide documentation of mastery of each of the objectives. As documentation for each objective is met, it will be highlighted on this page. The links to the activities are on separate pages for Standard 1, Standard 2, and Standard 3.** =

=21C.S.9-12**.1--Standard 1: Information and Communication Skills** =

** Objectives: **
21C.O.9-12.1.TT.1--Student makes informed choices among available advanced technology systems, resources and services (e.g., global positioning software, graphing calculators,personal digital assistants, web casting, online collaboration tools) for completing curriculum assignments and projects and for managing and communicating personal/professional information.

21C.O.9-12.1.TT.2--Student routinely applies keyboarding skills, keyboard shortcut techniques,and mouse skills with facility, speed and accuracy.

21C.O.9-12.1.TT.3--Student uses advanced utilities (e.g., zipping or compressing files, file levelanti-virus scans), converts files to different formats (e.g., .doc, .xls,.mdb,.htm, .pdf) and saves finished products to multiple media sources (e.g., CDRW, DVDR, USB drives, shared folders, web-based file storage).

21C.O.9-12.1.TT.4--Student uses audio, video, pictures, clip art, moviemaker programs, webpage designsoftware, electronic documents and other files to collaborate for the creation of electronic products that inform multiple audiences both inside and outside the school environment

21C.O.9-12.1.TT.5--Student uses advanced features of word processing software (e.g., outline, table of contents, index feature, draw tool, headers and footers, track changes macros,hyperlinks to other file formats, etc.).

21C.O.9-12.1.TT.6--Student uses advanced features and utilities of spreadsheet software, (e.g., formulas,filters, pivot tables, pivot charts, macros, conditional formatting), toper form calculations and to organize, analyze and report data.

21C.O.9-12.1.TT.7--Student uses advanced features and utilities of presentation software (e.g., slide transitions, master slides, narrations and timings, creating web-enabled presentations, creating a non-linear presentation) to communicate ideas to multiple audiences.

21C.O.9-12.1.TT.8-Student uses advanced features and utilities of database software (e.g., to create tables, forms, perform table relationships, advanced queries, and simple reports) to test hypotheses or research questions and to report results.

21C.O.9-12.1.TT.9--Student uses advanced telecommunication tools (e.g., email, video conferencing,interactive websites, newsgroups, video phones, chats) to create collaborative projects that are relevant to real world situations and contribute to the communication process among various groups.

=**21C.S.9-12.2--Standard 2: Thinking and Reasoning Skills** =

**Objectives:**
21C.O.9-12.2.TT.1--Student knows how to find information necessary to solve advanced problems related to hardware, software, networks, and connections (e.g., by accessing online help,Internet searches, technical documentation, system utilities, and communication with technical experts).

21C.O.9-12.2.TT.2--Student collaborates with peers, experts and others to contribute to a content-related knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information, models, and other creative works.

21C.O.9-12.2.TT.3--Student uses multiple electronic sources of information and multiple technology tools and resources tools (e.g., digital cameras, graphing calculators, probes, mp3players, handheld devices, other emerging technologies, simulations, models, browsers, word processing, authoring tools, spreadsheets, databases) to collaborate with others, to formulate a hypothesis, to solve problems, make decisions, and present and justify the solutions.

21C.O.9-12.2.TT.4--Student uses technology tools and multiple media sources to analyze a real-world problem, design and implement a process to assess the information,and chart and evaluate progress toward the solution.

= = = = =21C.S.9-12.3--Standard 3: Personal and Workplace Skills =

**Objectives:**
21C.O.9-12.3.TT.1--Student protects software, hardware and network resources from viruses,vandalism, and unauthorized use and employs proper techniques to access, use and shut down technology equipment.

21C .O.9-12.3.TT.2--Student works collaboratively to acquire information from electronic resources, conducts online research, and evaluates information as to validity, appropriateness, usefulness, comprehensiveness and bias.

21C.O.9-12.3.TT.3--Student evaluates current trends in information technology, discusses the potential social, ethical, political, and economic impact of these technologies, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and society.

21C.O.9-12.3.TT.4--Student adheres to acceptable use policy and displays ethical behaviors related to acceptable use of information and communication technology (e.g.,privacy, security, copyright, file-sharing, plagiarism); student predicts the possible cost and effects of unethical use of technology (e.g., consumer fraud, intrusion, spamming, virus setting, hacking) on culture and society; student identifies the methodologies that individuals and businesses can employ to protect the integrity of technology systems.

21C.O.9-12.3.TT.5--Student models ethical behavior relating to security, privacy, computer etiquette, passwords and personal information and demonstrates an understanding of copyright by citing sources of copyrighted materials in papers, projects and multi-media presentations. Student advocates for legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information.

21C.O.9-12.3.TT.6--Student evaluates and applies technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, content learning, decision making, and lifelong learning.

21C.O.9-12.3.TT.7--Student protects his/her identity online and in email and/or websites, limits the distribution of personal information/pictures, and evaluates the authenticity of emails that solicit personal information. Student identifies the methodologies that individuals and businesses can employ to protect the integrity of technology systems.

21C.O.9-12.3.TT.8--Student uses technology to seek strategies and information to address limits in their own knowledge.