West Virginia Standards for 21^st Century Learning 21^st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools Janet Benincosa, TI Specialist
9-12 Technology Tools Objectives Upon completion of the twelfth grade, the student uses advanced skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation to create new knowledge and visualizes the connections between seemingly unrelated ideas to produce well-developed solutions. The student continues to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and uses technology tools to solve problems and make decisions related to classroom, community and world issues. The student demonstrates ethical behavior related to acceptable use of information and communication technology, protects his/her identify on line and in email and/or websites, and makes informed choices among available advanced technology systems, resources and services for completing projects, solving problems and managing information. The high school student will integrate advanced technology application skills in the use of the word processor, database, spreadsheet and presentation software.
Standard 1: Information and Communication Skills	The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
21C.O.9-12.1.TT1	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.TT2	Student routinely applies keyboarding skills, keyboard shortcut techniques, and mouse skills with facility, speed and accuracy.
21C.O.9-12.1.TT3	Student uses advanced utilities (e.g., zipping or compressing files, file level anti-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.TT4	Student uses audio, video, pictures, clip art, moviemaker programs, webpage design software, 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.TT5	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.TT6	Student uses advanced features and utilities of spreadsheet software, (e.g., formulas, filters, pivot tables, pivot charts, macros, conditional formatting), to perform calculations and to organize, analyze and report data.
21C.O.9-12.1.TT7	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.TT8	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.TT9	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.O.9-12.1.TT10	Student implements various Internet search techniques (e.g., Boolean searches, meta-searches, web bots) to gather information; student evaluates the information for validity, appropriateness, content, bias, currency, and usefulness.
21C.O.9-12.1.TT11	Student imports and exports multiple data formats and integrates to multiple productivity programs (e.g., exports comma delimited files, standard data formats) and understands transferability of data among different programs.
Standard 2: Thinking and Reasoning Skills	The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
21C.O.9-12.2.TT1	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.TT2	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.TT3	Student uses multiple electronic sources of information and multiple technology tools and resources tools (e.g., digital cameras, graphing calculators, probes, mp3 players, 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.TT4	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.
Standard 3: Personal and Workplace Skills	The student will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a member of a group.
21C.O.9-12.3.TT1	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.TT2	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.TT3	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.TT4	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.TT5	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.TT6	Student evaluates and applies technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, content learning, decision making, and lifelong learning.
21C.O.9-12.3.TT7	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.TT8	Student uses technology to seek strategies and information to address limits in their own knowledge.