TECHNOLOGY

A A student should be able to operate technology-based tools.

A student who meets the content standard should:

1. use a computer to enter and retrieve information;
2. use technological tools for learning, communications, and productivity;
3. use local and world-wide networks;
4. manage and maintain technology tools; and
5. diagnose and solve common technology problems.

A student who meets the content standard should:

1. identify and locate information sources using technology;
2. choose sources of information from a variety of media; and
3. select relevant information by applying accepted research methods.

A student who meets the content standard should:

1. use technology to observe, analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions;
2. solve problems both individually and with others; and
3. create new knowledge by evaluating, combining, or extending information using multiple technologies.

A student who meets the content standard should:

1. convey ideas to a variety of audiences using publishing, multi- media, and communications tools;
2. use communications technology to exchange ideas and information; and
3. use technology to explore new and innovative methods for interaction with others.

A student who meets the content standard should:

1. evaluate the potentials and limitations of existing technologies;
2. discriminate between responsible and irresponsible uses of technology;
3. respect others' rights of privacy in electronic environments;
4. demonstrate ethical and legal behavior regarding intellectual property, which is the manifestation of an original idea, such as computer software, music, or literature;
5. examine the role of technology in the workplace and explore careers that require the use of technology;
6. evaluate ways that technology impacts culture and the environment;
7. integrate the use of technology into daily living; and
8. recognize the implications of emerging technologies.