High School Technology Applications Utah Standards

Collaborate 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.

Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations.

Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content learning.

Routinely and efficiently use on-line information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.

Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, for lifelong learning.

Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence).

Demonstrate and advocate legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information.

Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole.

Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services.

Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology resources and assess the potential of these systems and services to address personal, lifelong learning, and workplace needs.

Educational Technology - 2120 (9-12)

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

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

Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

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

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

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

Technology research tools

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

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

Technology communications tools

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Technology productivity tools

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

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

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

Social, ethical, and human issues

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

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

Basic operations and concepts

Technology Foundation Standards for Students K-12