Educational Technology - (Grades 9-12)
	Course Preface Printable Version (pdf)

 

Course Description

 

Core Standards of the Course

Standard 1
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. (2)

Standard 2
Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. (1, 2)

Standard 3
Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole. (2)

Standard 4
Demonstrate and advocate legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information. (2)

Standard 5
Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence). (3, 4)

Standard 6
Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, for lifelong learning. (5)

Standard 7
Routinely and efficiently use on-line information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity. (4, 5, 6)

Standard 8
Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content learning. (4, 5)

Standard 9
Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations. (3, 5, 6)

Standard 10
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. (4, 5, 6)

 

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For more information about this core curriculum, contact the USOE Specialist, Rick Gaisford or visit the Educational Technology Home Page. For general questions about Utah's Core Curriculum, contact the USOE Curriculum Director, Sydnee Dickson . UEN Contact Info: 801-581-2999 | 800-866-5852 | Contact Us