TECHNOLOGY STANDARD 6: TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR PROBLEM SOLVING AND
DECISION-MAKING
Students use technology
to make and support decisions in the process of solving
real-worldproblems.
(Note: Problem solving
is inherent in all disciplines. Technology Standard 6 is
designed to provide a cumulative (capstone) experience.)
See: Science 3SC in its entirety and Workplace Skills 3WP
in its entirety
READINESS
(Kindergarten)
No concepts identified
for this level
FOUNDATIONS (Grades
1-3)
Students know and are
able to do the following:
6T-F1. Use
technology resources for problem solving, self-directed
learning and extended learning activities
PO 1. Based on
a class-defined problem, use technology to:
a) collect
data
b) interpret data
c) express a solution to the problem
PO 2. Based on a
problem selected by the student, use technology
to:
a) collect
data
b) interpret data
c) express a solution to the problem
ESSENTIALS (Grades
4-8)
Students know and are
able to do all of the above and the following:
6T-E1. Determine
when technology is useful and select and use the
appropriate tools and technology resources to solve
problems
PO 1. Based on
a problem selected by the student, identify and use
appropriate technology tools to:
a) collect
data (e.g., counting versus using a probe, book
index versus online index)
b) interpret data (e.g., use of a spreadsheet
instead of a graphic organizer)
c) develop a solution to the problem (e.g.,
creating a model versus using a spreadsheet)
d) present findings (e.g., create a poster versus
an electronic presentation)
PROFICIENCY (Grades
9-12)
Students know and are
able to do all of the above and the following:
6T-P1.
Investigate technology-based options, including distance
and distributed education for lifelong learning See:
Workplace Skills (1WP-P9)
PO 1. Locate
and use an online tutorial and discuss the benefits
and disadvantages of this method of learning
PO 2. Research a
career and predict the advanced training needed to
maintain success in the career
PO 3. Design and
implement a personal learning plan that utilizes
technology (e.g., identify a topic such as an academic
interest, personal hobby, health issue, or potential
job sources, and utilize research skills from Standard
5 to support lifelong learning)
6T-P2. Routinely
and ethically use productivity tools, communication tools
and research skills to solve a problem See: Mathematics
(2M-P7-8)
PO 1. As a
capstone experience in a content area, solve a problem
using appropriate technology tools to:
a) identify
the problem and formulate the strategy to solve the
problem (e.g., brainstorming tools, flowcharting,
online resources)
b) collect data (e.g., using GPS, PDA {personal
digital assistant}, Internet, probeware,
recordings)
c) interpret data (e.g., visualization, simulation,
or modeling software)
d) develop a solution to the problem
e) present findings (e.g., electronic presentation,
Web page, professionally formatted document,
computer model, audio or video presentation, Web
streaming)
DISTINCTION
(Honors)
Students know and are
able to do all of the above and the following:
6T-D1.
Collaborate with peers, experts and others to compile,
synthesize, produce and disseminate information and
models for the purpose of suggesting solutions to a
complex problem See: Science (1SC-D1)
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