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Learner Outcomes in Information and Communication TechnologyECS to Grade 12: A Framework.Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum StandardsBranch.ISBN-0-7732-9861-41997-10-0056p.
School Technology Task Group, Alberta Education, 11160Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K OL2, Canada.Reports Descriptive (141)MF01/PC03 Plus Postage.Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Literacy; ComputerUses in Education; *Curriculum Development; EducationalResources; *Educational Technology; Electronic Classrooms;Electronic Mail; Elementary Secondary Education; ForeignCountries; *Foundations of Education; InformationTechnology; *Integrated Activities; Internet; LearningActivities; Multimedia Instruction; Performance BasedAssessment; Problem Solving; Professional Development;Telecommunications*Alberta; Canada; *Technology Role
This framework document is the result of an extensive reviewof information on technology curricula from around the globe--with a focus onthe work being done by Canadian education ministries, state and foreigneducation ministries and school jurisdictions. It is also the result ofconsultations with Alberta,employers, employees, parents, teachers andcommunity members on the knowledge and skills students should be able todemonstrate when leaving high school. The document highlights technologylearner outcomes for ECS to Grade 12 students. It identifies outcomes alreadyincluded in currentprograms of study, and attempts to anticipate theknowledge, skills, and attitudes that students will need to develop in thefuture as technology continues to change. This curriculum framework providesa foundation for: (1) helping Alberta Education, school systems, and schoolsto identify or place the outcomes in appropriate grades and subject areas;(2) developing illustrative examples--tasks that students can complete todemonstrate their proficiency--accompanied by criteria and standards ofperformance; (3) producing learning resources for students andteachers--guides, suggested instructional strategies, student materials,assessment tools; and (4) planning professional development activities. Thisdocument includes a glossary of terms. (Contains 11 references.) (JAK)
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Alberta. Alberta Education. Curriculum Standards Branch.Learner outcomes in information and communication technology,ECS grade 12: a framework.
ISBN 0-7732-9861-4
Available in electronic format on the World Wide Web:URL: http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/technology/
1. Educational technology Alberta. 2. Computer-assistedinstruction Alberta. I. Title.
LB1028.3.A333 1997
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WRITING TEAM
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Alberta Education wishes to acknowledge the contributions of thefollowing individuals:
Wendy BenoitBrian Cleary
Ron EbertsSylvia Ewanchuk
Martina FreemanDarren FuchsDolaine Koch
Piet LangstraatMarsha LevyDoug MacDonald
Karen Morden-BabickPat PetrykKen Schlender
Barb StevensonSandra UnrauRocky Wilson
David Burch
Edna DachJohn DarrochMaryanne Doherty-PoirierBrendan DunphyDale EricksonKevin GregorGary HeckJohn HogarthArchie PickMary StephensonArwin van Voorthuizen
PROJECT MANAGER Doug Knight
ALBERTA EDUCATION Angela DeJongJoe FriesenhanJim WardJohn TraversKeith Wagner
Lethbridge School District No. 51Elk Island Public School
Regional Division No. 14Wolf Creek Regional Division No. 32Elk Island Public School
Regional Division No. 14Horizon School Division No. 67Edmonton School District No. 7Elk Island Public School
Regional Division No. 14Red Deer School District No. 104Calgary School District No. 19Elk Island Public School
Regional Division No. 14Lethbridge School District No. 51Edmonton School District No. 7Edmonton Roman Catholic
Separate School District No. 7Calgary School District No. 19Calgary School District No. 19Palliser Regional Division No. 26
Alberta Home and School CouncilsAssociation
Member-at-largeCollege of Alberta School SuperintendentsUniversities Coordinating CouncilAlberta Teachers' AssociationAlberta School Boards' AssociationMember-at-largeMember-at-largeMember-at-largeAlberta Chamber of ResourcesAlberta Chamber of CommerceCouncil of Presidents of Public Colleges
and Technical Institutes of Alberta
Knight Research and Consulting Services
Project AssistantTechnical SupportTechnical SupportChair, School Technology Task GroupDirector, Curriculum Standards Branch
LEARNER OUTCOMES IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONBackgroundDeveloping a Framework for Learning
UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES
FRAMEWORK OVERVIEWOrganizationOutcomes
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3
4
IMPLEMENTATION AND TIMELINES 6
Curriculum IntegrationImplementationProfessional DevelopmentTimelines
LEARNER OUTCOMES IN INFORMATIONAND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF GLOSSARY
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INTRODUCTION
With respect to technology, students
should have knowledge, skills and
attitudes that will serve them well
for entry-level work, for further
study and for lifelong learning, and
that will serve them well as they strive
to become inquisitive, reflective,
discerning and caring persons.
BACKGROUND One of the distinguishing characteristics of human beings is ourability to make extensive use of tools and develop processes thatmake our lives easier. In earlier times, we found better ways tocook, hunt, gather food and travel. The technologies involved wereprimitive by today's standards, but they were nonetheless extremelyimportant. They ensured our success and even our very existence.
We are still developing technologies that have significant effects onour daily lives: technologies associated with the mass production ofgoods and services, global communication and lifesaving medicalprocedures, and technologies for use in industry, recreation,transportation and education. As well, some of our new technologieshave the potential to threaten our existence and invade our privacy.Nuclear arms, chemical warfare, land mines and electronicsurveillance come to mind.
DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORKFOR LEARNING
Technology is more pervasive today than it has ever been. A wholearray of tools, techniques and processes are enhancing and alteringhuman activity. Technologies are enabling us to live, work and thinkin ways that most of us never dreamed were possible. For example,we now have access to "just-in-time delivery," asynchronouscommunication such as voice mail and e-mail, personalized services,virtual offices and schools, quality assurance processes, zero defects,and "push" technologies.
Technology has given us a capacity to provide education andtraining at any place, any time, to anyone and in a variety ofmodes. Technology is causing the process of schooling to undergophenomenal changes both in the methods of delivery and inhow people actually learn and teach.
The prominent role of technology in our lives today is also changingcurricula, that is, what students learn. As always, young people need
LEARNER 0 COMES IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 1
Today, students must be prepared
to understands use and apply technologies
in effective, efficient and ethical ways.
to acquire specific knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to becomeself-reliant, responsible, caring and contributing members of society.However, what they need to know and be able to do is constantlychanging. Keeping curricula current is therefore an essential aspectof preparing students for the workplace, post-secondary studies,lifelong learning and citizenship in a complex world.
Today, students must be prepared to understand, use and applytechnologies in effective, efficient and ethical ways. High schoolgraduates will be expected to be able to use information,communication and multimedia technologies.
To begin addressing these needs and expectations, Alberta Educationasked the question, "What should Alberta students be learning withrespect to technology?" In general terms, schools ensure that studentsare able to become productive citizens and contributing membersof our society. With respect to technology, students should haveknowledge, skills and attitudes that will serve them well for entry-levelwork, for further study and for lifelong learning, and that will helpthem become inquisitive, reflective, discerning and caring persons.
Alberta Education has conducted an extensive review of informationon technology curricula from around the globe with a focus onthe work being done by Canadian education ministries, state andforeign education ministries and school jurisdictions. We alsoconsulted with Alberta employers, employees, parents, teachers andcommunity members on the knowledge and skills students shouldbe able to demonstrate when leaving high school.
This framework document is the result of our research andconsultations. This document highlights technology learner outcomesfor ECS to Grade 12 students in Alberta. It identifies not only theoutcomes that are already included in current programs of study, butalso anticipates the knowledge, skills and attitudes that students willneed to develop in the future as technology continues to change andgrow. This is a "curriculum within a curriculum" a cross sectionof technology outcomes that become essential components ofsubject-specific outcomes.
This technology framework provides a broad perspective on thenature of technology and its effect on society. Students areencouraged to grapple with the complexities and the advantagesand disadvantages of technologies in our lives and workplaces.
This curriculum framework provides a foundation forhelping Alberta Education, school systems and schools to identifyor place the outcomes in appropriate grades and subject areas
® developing illustrative examples tasks that students cancomplete to demonstrate their proficiency accompaniedby criteria and standards of performance
producing learning resources for students and teachers guides,suggested instructional strategies, student materials, assessmenttools
planning professional development activities
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UNDERLYINGPRINCIPLES
The technology outcomes in thisframework are limited to basicconstructs relating primarily toinformation, communication andmultimedia technologies.
Most students should learn and be ableto demonstrate the technologyoutcomes included in this framework.
The technology outcomes are framedas exit outcomes, that is, outcomes thatstudents will be expected todemonstrate by the end of divisions1, 2, 3 and 4.
The outcomes are progressive: simpleskills lead into more complex skills.
The technology outcomes reflectknowledge, skills and attitudes thatare integrated and applied within thecontext of most programs of study.
DISCUSSION: Technology in its broadest sense includes all theprocesses, tools and techniques that alter human activity. Thescope of this work is limited to information, communication andmultimedia technologies which embody essential learnings for astudent's future development.
DISCUSSION: Although the outcomes are designed for allstudents, some students will have individual program plans (IPPs)that modify the expectations. Students who have physicalor mental disabilities will need to use specific technologies thathelp them communicate, be mobile and/or help them learn.Students also may choose to further advance their technologyknowledge and skills through courses such as those offered inCareer and Technology Studies.
DISCUSSION: The framework identifies the placement of theoutcomes within divisions (Division I: Grades 1-3; Division II:Grades 4-6; Division III: Grades 7-9; Division IV: Grades 10-12).A Curriculum Integration Guide will recommend grade andsubject placements.
DISCUSSION: Outcomes identified at early grade levels arenot repeated in the text of the framework, but it is assumed thatthese outcomes will be maintained and demonstrated throughmore complex applications.
DISCUSSION: The technology outcomes are, in many instances,already embedded in a number of programs of study, such aslanguage arts, mathematics, science, social studies and Career andTechnology Studies (CTS). Technology is being applied in manylearning situations. For example, stucents are expected to usegraphing calculators, word processors, problem-solving strategies orbrainstorming techniques to accomplish specified tasks. Studentsare demonstrating technological proficiency as they apply a varietyof technology skills or knowledge within programs. The context ofthe subject matter provides definition or clarification of the specifictechnology outcome.
9LEARNER OUTCOMES IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 3
FRAMEWORKOVERVIEW
ORGANIZATION I
The Three Key Categories are:
Foundational Operations,Knowledge and Concepts
Processes for Productivity
Inquiring, Decision-makingand Problem-solving
The outcomes presented hereare intended to be integrated in a variety of existing programs.Each of the outcomes needs a context to be meaningful. Thedevelopment of word-processing skills, for example, should beaddressed within the context of communication. An integrationchart is being developed to illustrate existing placements by gradeor subject
should be introduced at appropriate grade levels and subjectareas, in keeping with the developmental readiness of students
are described in developmental sequences through the fourdivisionsstudents should be asked to demonstrate theircompetencies at various points along the way
should be considered holistically: the overall impact of instructioncomes from the sum of the knowledge, skills and attitudes takentogether
have been written, to the extent that it is possible, as conceptsas well as specific skillsconcepts that can be related to newapplications as they evolve
This framework presents the outcomes in three interrelatedcategories. First, there is a foundation of knowledge, skills andattitudes; it becomes more sophisticated as a student matures andgrows. Second, there is a set of outcomes that address specificprocesses for productivity, such as composing, communicatingand organizing data. Third, these processes are then applied to givepractical, contextualized experience in inquiring, decision makingand problem solving.
The foundational operations, knowledge and concepts outcomesinclude understanding the nature and impact of technology, themoral and ethical use of technology, mass media in a digitizedcontext, ergonomic and safety issues, and basic computer,telecommunication and multimedia technology operations.
The processes for productivity outcomes focus on the knowledgeand skills required to use a variety of basic productivity techniquesand tools. These include text composition, data organization, mediaand process integration, electronic communication navigation,collaboration through electronic means, and graphical, audio andmultimedia composition and manipulation.
The inquiring, decision-making and problem-solving outcomesbuild on the foundational operations, knowledge and concepts,as well as the ability to use a variety of processes. These outcomesinclude the ability to critically assess information, manage inquiry,solve problems and use research techniques. These outcomesshould be addressed within the context of such subjects as languagearts, mathematics, social studies and science. Students should beexpected to apply their knowledge and skills in practical situations.
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The outcomes presented are intended
to be integrated within existing programs.
Each of the outcomes needs a context 1
within which to become meaningful.
OUTCOMES 1 There are two levels of outcomes: general and specific. The generaloutcomes are outcomes of "significance"; that is, they describecomplex concepts and skills. The general outcomes specify domainsof learning. Specific outcomes are provided to illustrate what isentailed in the general outcomes. Specific outcomes need to beaddressed within the context of the related general outcome.
. General Outcomes are statements identifying what studentsare expected to know and be able to do upon completion ofan exit level.
. Specific Outcomes are statements identifying the componentknowledge, skills and attitudes of a general outcome.Specific outcomes will be supported by a set of illustrativeexamples.
Illustrative Examples will demonstrate and elaborate on the generaland specific outcomes. They are important in further clarifying theintent of the outcomes and in conveying how students mightdemonstrate their competencies in a variety of contexts and acrossall grade levels and all subject areas.
A set of illustrative examples is scheduled to be available byJune 1998.
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IMPLEMENTATIONAND TIMELINES
Teachers will want to integrate
the learning outcomes in technology into
their instructional and assessment plans.
CURRICULUM INTEGRATION A draft curriculum integration guide is in development. This guide0 identifies the technology outcomes that already exist in various
programs of study
suggests subject and grade level placements for the outcomes
Schools or school jurisdictions may wish to develop their ownintegration guides.
IMPLEMENTATION
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TIMELINES
Best Practice projects are in development to identify models ofimplementation and curricular integration. Some jurisdictions havealready begun the process of implementation, including inservicesfor teachers, curriculum integration and resource identification. Thework of these jurisdictions, schools and teachers will be describedand shared in the technology section of the Alberta Education website (http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca).
The learner outcomes in technology provide the basis for professionaldevelopment activities for teachers. Teachers will want to integratethe learner outcomes in technology into their instructional andassessment plans. Many school systems and schools have conductedinservice sessions on technology already; the learner outcomes willhelp focus the goals of these sessions.
Draft Curriculum Integration GuideDraft Illustrative Examples for field reviewCurriculum Integration Guide
with Illustrative ExamplesInterim Technology Program of StudiesProvincial Technology Program of Studies
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June 1998June 1998June 2000
LEARNER OUTCOMES ININFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
ORGANIZER F Foundational Operations, Knowledge and Concepts
Fl. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of technology.
F2. Students will understand the role of technology as it applies to self, work and society.
F3. Students will demonstrate a moral and ethical approach to the use of technology.
F4. Students will become discerning consumers of mass media and electronic information.
F5. Students will practice the concepts of ergonomics and safety when using technology.
F6. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operating skills required in a variety oftechnologies.
ORGANIZER P Processes for Productivity
P1. Students will compose, revise and edit text.
P2. Students will organize and manipulate data.
P3. Students will communicate through multimedia.
P4. Students will integrate various applications.
411 P5. Students will navigate and create hyperlinked resources.
P6. Students will use communication technology to interact with others.
ORGANIZER I Inquiry, Decision Making and Problem Solving
IL Students will access and use information from a variety of technologies.
12. Students will seek alternative viewpoints using information technologies.
13. Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies.
14. Students will use organizational processes and tools to manage inquiry.
IS. Students will use technology to aid collaboration during inquiry.
16. Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems.
17. Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning.
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s in
whi
chte
chno
logy
can
ass
ist i
n th
em
onito
ring
of
loca
l and
glo
bal
envi
ronm
enta
l con
ditio
nsan
alyz
e an
d as
sess
the
impa
cton
soc
iety
of
havi
ng li
mitl
ess
acce
ss to
info
rmat
ion
iden
tify
the
man
ner
in w
hich
tele
com
mun
icat
ions
tech
nolo
gyaf
fect
s tim
e an
d di
stan
ce
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
use
tech
nolo
gy o
utsi
de f
orm
alcl
assr
oom
set
tings
anal
yze
how
tech
nolo
gica
lin
nova
tions
and
cre
ativ
ityaf
fect
the
econ
omy
dem
onst
rate
an
unde
rsta
ndin
gof
new
and
em
ergi
ngco
mm
unic
atio
n sy
stem
s
eval
uate
pos
sibl
e po
tent
ial f
orem
ergi
ng te
chno
logi
esde
mon
stra
te c
onse
rvat
ion
mea
sure
s w
hen
usin
gte
chno
logy
dem
onst
rate
the
cons
umer
know
ledg
e ne
cess
ary
to m
ake
purc
hase
s su
ch a
s a
com
pute
r,m
odem
, VC
R a
nd v
ideo
cam
era
use
curr
ent,
relia
ble
info
rmat
ion
sour
ces
from
arou
nd th
e w
orld
anal
yze
and
asse
ss th
e im
pact
of te
chno
logy
on
the
glob
alco
mm
unity
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y9
17
Foun
datio
nal O
pera
tions
, Kno
wle
dge
and
Con
cept
sF3
.St
uden
ts w
ill d
emon
stra
te a
mor
al a
nd e
thic
al a
ppro
ach
to th
e us
e of
tech
nolo
gy.
Div
isio
n 1
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
toT
he s
tude
nt w
ill b
e ab
le to
1.1 18
dem
onst
rate
cou
rtes
y an
d2.
1fo
llow
cla
ssro
om p
roce
dure
sw
hen
mak
ing
appr
opri
ate
use
of c
ompu
ter
tech
nolo
gies
wor
k co
llabo
rativ
ely
to s
hare
limite
d re
sour
ces
2.2
dem
onst
rate
app
ropr
iate
car
e of
tech
nolo
gy e
quip
men
t2.
3
reco
gniz
e an
d ac
know
ledg
e th
eow
ners
hip
of e
lect
roni
c m
ater
ial 2
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e ap
prop
riat
e co
mm
unic
atio
net
ique
tte2.
5
2.6
2.7
com
ply
with
the
acce
ptab
le u
sepo
licy
of th
e sc
hool
and
dis
tric
tfo
r In
tern
et a
nd n
etw
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nclu
ding
sof
twar
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men
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ork
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bora
tivel
y to
sha
relim
ited
reso
urce
sus
e ap
prop
riat
e co
mm
unic
atio
nla
ngua
ge a
nd e
tique
tte
docu
men
t sou
rces
obt
aine
del
ectr
onic
ally
suc
h as
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site
addr
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sre
spec
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pri
vacy
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prod
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an
ethi
cal m
anne
rco
mpl
y w
ith c
opyr
ight
legi
slat
ion
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
use
time
and
reso
urce
s on
the
4.1
netw
ork
wis
ely
expl
ain
the
issu
es in
volv
ed in
bala
ncin
g th
e ri
ght t
o ac
cess
4.2
info
rmat
ion
with
the
righ
t to
pers
onal
pri
vacy
unde
rsta
nd th
e ne
ed f
orco
pyri
ght l
egis
latio
n4.
3
cite
sou
rces
whe
n us
ing
copy
righ
t and
/or
publ
ic d
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nm
ater
ial
dow
nloa
d an
d tr
ansm
it on
lym
ater
ials
that
com
ply
with
the
esta
blis
hed
netw
ork
use
polic
ies
and
prac
tices
mod
el a
nd a
ssum
e pe
rson
alre
spon
sibi
lity
for
ethi
cal
beha
viou
r an
d at
titud
es a
ndac
cept
able
use
of
info
rmat
ion
tech
nolo
gies
and
sou
rces
inlo
cal a
nd g
loba
l con
text
s
dem
onst
rate
an
unde
rsta
ndin
gof
how
cha
nges
in te
chno
logy
can
bene
fit o
r ha
rm s
ocie
tyre
cord
rel
evan
t dat
a fo
rac
know
ledg
ing
sour
ces
ofin
form
atio
n an
d ci
te s
ourc
esco
rrec
tlyre
spec
t ow
ners
hip
and
inte
grity
of in
form
atio
n
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y10
Foun
datio
nal O
pera
tions
, Kno
wle
dge
and
Con
cept
sF4
.St
uden
ts w
ill b
ecom
e di
scer
ning
con
sum
ers
of m
ass
med
ia a
nd e
lect
roni
c in
form
atio
n.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
com
pare
sim
ilar
type
s of
info
rmat
ion
from
two
diff
eren
tel
ectr
onic
sou
rces
20
Div
isio
n 2
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
toT
he s
tude
nt w
ill b
e ab
le to
2.1
reco
gniz
e th
at g
raph
ics,
vid
eo3.
1an
d so
und
enha
nce
com
mun
icat
ion
2.2
desc
ribe
how
the
use
of v
ario
uste
xts
and
grap
hics
can
alte
rpe
rcep
tion
2.3
disc
uss
how
tech
nolo
gy c
an b
e3.
3us
ed to
cre
ate
spec
ial e
ffec
tsan
d/or
to m
anip
ulat
e in
tent
thro
ugh
the
use
of im
ages
and
soun
d
3.2
3.4
iden
tify
aspe
cts
of s
tyle
in a
pres
enta
tion
unde
rsta
nd th
e na
ture
of
vari
ous
med
ia a
nd h
ow th
ey a
reco
nsci
ousl
y us
ed to
infl
uenc
ean
aud
ienc
eid
entif
y sp
ecif
ic te
chni
ques
used
by
the
med
ia to
elic
itpa
rtic
ular
res
pons
es f
rom
use
rsre
cogn
ize
that
the
abili
ty o
fte
chno
logy
to m
anip
ulat
eim
ages
and
sou
nd c
an a
lter
the
mea
ning
of
a co
mm
unic
atio
n
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
4.2
4.3
disc
rim
inat
e be
twee
n st
yle
and
cont
ent i
n a
pres
enta
tion
eval
uate
the
infl
uenc
e an
dre
sults
of
digi
tal m
anip
ulat
ion
on o
ur p
erce
ptio
nsid
entif
y an
d an
alyz
e a
vari
ety
of f
acto
rs th
at a
ffec
t the
auth
entic
ity o
f in
form
atio
nde
rive
d fr
om m
ass
med
ia a
ndel
ectr
onic
com
mun
icat
ion
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y11
21
Foun
datio
nal O
pera
tions
, Kno
wle
dge
and
Con
cept
sF5
.St
uden
ts w
ill p
ract
ice
the
conc
epts
of
ergo
nom
ics
and
safe
ty w
hen
usin
g te
chno
logy
.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
1.2
dem
onst
rate
pro
per
post
ure
whe
n us
ing
a co
mpu
ter
dem
onst
rate
saf
e be
havi
ours
whe
n us
ing
tech
nolo
gy
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
dem
onst
rate
the
appl
icat
ion
ofer
gono
mic
s to
pro
mot
epe
rson
al h
ealth
and
wel
l-be
ing
2.2
iden
tify
and
appl
y sa
fety
proc
edur
es r
equi
red
for
the
tech
nolo
gy b
eing
use
d
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
iden
tify
risk
s to
hea
lth a
ndsa
fety
that
res
ult f
rom
impr
oper
use
of te
chno
logy
3.2
iden
tify
and
appl
y sa
fety
proc
edur
es r
equi
red
for
the
tech
nolo
gy b
eing
use
d
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
asse
ss n
ew p
hysi
cal
envi
ronm
ents
with
res
pect
toer
gono
mic
s4.
2id
entif
y sa
fety
reg
ulat
ions
spec
ific
to th
e te
chno
logy
bei
ngus
ed
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y12
23
Foun
datio
nal O
pera
tions
, Kno
wle
dge
and
Con
cept
sF6
.St
uden
ts w
ill d
emon
stra
te a
bas
ic u
nder
stan
ding
of
the
oper
atin
g sk
ills
requ
ired
in a
var
iety
of
tech
nolo
gies
.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
perf
orm
bas
ic c
ompu
ter
oper
atio
ns (
whi
ch m
ay v
ary
byen
viro
nmen
t), i
nclu
ding
pow
erin
g up
, ins
ertin
g di
sks,
mov
ing
the
curs
or, c
licki
ng o
nan
icon
, usi
ng p
ull-
dow
nm
enus
, exe
cutin
g pr
ogra
ms,
savi
ng f
iles,
ret
riev
ing
file
s,pr
intin
g, e
ject
ing
disk
s an
dpo
wer
ing
dow
n1.
2us
e ke
yboa
rdin
g te
chni
ques
for
the
hom
e ro
w, e
nter
, spa
ce b
ar,
tab,
bac
kspa
ce, d
elet
e an
din
sert
ion
poin
t arr
ow k
eys
1.3
oper
ate
basi
c au
dio
and
vide
oeq
uipm
ent,
incl
udin
g in
sert
ing,
play
ing,
rec
ordi
ng a
nd e
ject
ing
med
ia
24
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
pow
er u
p an
d po
wer
dow
nva
riou
s te
chno
logi
es a
ndpe
riph
eral
s co
rrec
tly2.
2us
e an
d or
gani
ze f
iles
and
dire
ctor
ies
2.3
use
peri
pher
als,
incl
udin
gpr
inte
rs a
nd s
cann
ers
2.4
use
appr
opri
ate
keyb
oard
ing
tech
niqu
es f
or th
e al
phab
etic
and
punc
tuat
ion
keys
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
conn
ect a
nd u
se a
udio
, vid
eoan
d di
gita
l equ
ipm
ent
3.2
perf
orm
rou
tine
data
mai
nten
ance
and
man
agem
ent
of p
erso
nal f
iles
3.3
dem
onst
rate
pro
fici
ency
inup
load
ing
and
dow
nloa
ding
text
, im
age,
aud
io a
nd v
ideo
file
s
3.4
dem
onst
rate
the
abili
ty to
elec
tron
ical
ly c
ontr
ol d
evic
es3.
5de
scri
be th
e st
eps
invo
lved
inlo
adin
g so
ftw
are
3.6
iden
tify
and
appl
y sa
fety
proc
edur
es, i
nclu
ding
ant
i-vi
rus
scan
s an
d vi
rus
chec
ks, t
om
aint
ain
data
inte
grity
Div
isio
n 4
The
stud
ent w
ill b
e ab
le to
4.1
cont
inue
to d
emon
stra
te th
ele
arne
r ou
tcom
es a
ddre
ssed
with
in th
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us d
ivis
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nced
stu
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are
as s
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rogr
amm
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CA
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obot
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and
othe
rin
dust
rial
app
licat
ions
of
tech
nolo
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ill f
ind
oppo
rtun
ities
in C
TS
mod
ules
.
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y13
Proc
esse
s fo
r Pr
oduc
tivity
P1.
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
, rev
ise
and
edit
text
.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
toD
ivis
ion
2D
ivis
ion
3T
he s
tude
nt w
ill b
e ab
le to
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
crea
te o
rigi
nal t
ext,
usin
g w
ord-
2.1
proc
essi
ng s
oftw
are,
toco
mm
unic
ate
and
dem
onst
rate
unde
rsta
ndin
g of
for
ms
and
tech
niqu
es2.
21.
2ed
it, u
sing
suc
h fe
atur
es o
f a
wor
d pr
oces
sor
as c
ut, c
opy
and
past
e, f
or c
ompl
ete
sent
ence
s
2.3
26
crea
te a
nd r
evis
e or
igin
al te
xtto
com
mun
icat
e an
dde
mon
stra
te u
nder
stan
ding
of
form
s an
d te
chni
ques
edit
and
form
at te
xt u
sing
suc
hw
ord-
proc
essi
ng f
eatu
res
asth
e th
esau
rus,
fin
d/ch
ange
, tex
tal
ignm
ent,
font
siz
e an
d st
yle
tocl
arif
y an
d en
hanc
e m
eani
ngco
nver
t dig
ital t
ext f
iles
byop
enin
g an
d sa
ving
them
as
diff
eren
t file
type
s
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
desi
gn a
doc
umen
t, us
ing
styl
esh
eets
and
with
atte
ntio
n to
page
layo
ut, t
hat i
ncor
pora
tes
adva
nced
wor
d-pr
oces
sing
tech
niqu
es, i
nclu
ding
: hea
ders
,fo
oter
s, m
argi
ns, c
olum
ns,
bibl
iogr
aphy
, ind
ex, t
able
of
cont
ents
use
adva
nced
men
u fe
atur
esw
ithin
a w
ord
proc
esso
r to
acco
mpl
ish
a ta
sk; f
or e
xam
ple,
inse
rt a
tabl
e, g
raph
or
text
from
ano
ther
doc
umen
tre
vise
text
doc
umen
ts b
ased
on
feed
back
fro
m o
ther
s
use
appr
opri
ate
com
mun
icat
ion
tech
nolo
gy to
elic
it fe
edba
ckfr
om o
ther
s
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
cont
inue
to d
emon
stra
te th
ele
arne
r ou
tcom
es a
chie
ved
inpr
ior
grad
es a
nd c
ours
esu
bjec
ts.
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y14
27
Proc
esse
s fo
r Pr
oduc
tivity
P2.
Stud
ents
will
org
aniz
e an
d m
anip
ulat
e da
ta.
Div
isio
n1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
read
info
rmat
ion
from
apr
epar
ed d
atab
ase
28
Div
isio
n2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
ente
r an
d m
anip
ulat
e da
ta, b
yus
ing
tool
s su
ch a
s a
spre
adsh
eet o
r da
taba
se fo
r a
spec
ific
purp
ose
2.2
disp
lay
data
ele
ctro
nica
llyth
roug
h gr
aphs
and
cha
rts
Div
isio
n3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
desi
gn, c
reat
e an
d m
odify
ada
taba
se fo
r a
spec
ific
purp
ose
3.2
desi
gn, c
reat
e an
d m
odify
asp
read
shee
t for
a s
peci
ficpu
rpos
e, u
sing
func
tions
suc
has
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TIE
NT
, and
AV
ER
AG
E3.
3us
e a
varie
ty o
f tec
hnol
ogic
algr
aphi
ng to
ols
to d
raw
gra
phs
for
data
invo
lvin
g on
e or
two
varia
bles
3.4
use
a sc
ient
ific
calc
ulat
or o
r a
com
pute
r to
sol
ve p
robl
ems
invo
lvin
g ra
tiona
l num
bers
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
man
ipul
ate
and
pres
ent d
ata
thro
ugh
the
sele
ctio
n of
appr
opria
te to
ols,
suc
h as
scie
ntifi
c in
stru
men
tatio
n,ca
lcul
ator
s, d
atab
ases
and
/or
spre
adsh
eets
4.2
use
prog
ram
min
g to
ols
such
as
mac
ros,
scr
ipts
and
app
lets
tom
odify
or
cont
rol a
tech
nolo
gica
l dev
ice
LEA
RN
ER
OU
TC
OM
ES
IN IN
FO
RM
AT
ION
AN
D C
OM
MU
NIC
AT
ION
TE
CH
NO
LOG
Y15
29
Proc
esse
s fo
r Pr
oduc
tivity
P3.
Stud
ents
will
com
mun
icat
e th
roug
h m
ultim
edia
.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
1.2
1.3
acce
ss im
ages
, suc
h as
clip
art
,to
sup
port
com
mun
icat
ion
crea
te v
isua
l im
ages
by
usin
gto
ols
such
as
pain
t and
dra
wpr
ogra
ms
for
part
icul
arau
dien
ces
and
purp
oses
acce
ss s
ound
clip
s or
rec
orde
dvo
ice
to s
uppo
rt c
omm
unic
atio
n
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
2.2
crea
te a
mul
timed
iapr
esen
tatio
n, in
corp
orat
ing
feat
ures
suc
h as
vis
ual i
mag
es(c
lip a
rt, v
ideo
clip
s), s
ound
s(l
ive
reco
rdin
gs, s
ound
clip
s)an
d an
imat
ed im
ages
,ap
prop
riat
e to
a v
arie
ty o
fau
dien
ces
and
purp
oses
acce
ss a
vaila
ble
data
base
s fo
rim
ages
to s
uppo
rtco
mm
unic
atio
n
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
crea
te m
ultim
edia
pre
sent
atio
nsth
at ta
ke in
to a
ccou
nt a
udie
nces
of d
iver
se s
ize,
age
, gen
der,
ethn
icity
and
geo
grap
hic
loca
tion
3.2
crea
te m
ultim
edia
pre
sent
atio
nsth
at in
corp
orat
e m
eani
ngfu
lgr
aphi
cs, a
udio
, vid
eo a
nd te
xtga
ther
ed f
rom
rem
ote
sour
ces
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
sele
ct a
nd u
se, i
ndep
ende
ntly
,m
ultim
edia
cap
abili
ties
for
pres
enta
tions
in v
ario
us s
ubje
ctar
eas
4.2
supp
ort c
omm
unic
atio
n w
ithap
prop
riat
e im
ages
, sou
nds
and
mus
ic
4.3
appl
y ge
nera
l pri
ncip
les
ofgr
aphi
c la
yout
and
des
ign
to a
docu
men
t in
proc
ess
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y16
31
Proc
esse
s fo
r Pr
oduc
tivity
P4.
Stud
ents
will
inte
grat
e va
riou
s ap
plic
atio
ns.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
1.2
inte
grat
e te
xt a
nd g
raph
ics
tofo
rm a
mea
ning
ful m
essa
geba
lanc
e te
xt a
nd g
raph
ics
for
visu
al e
ffec
t
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
inte
grat
e a
spre
adsh
eet,
orgr
aphs
gen
erat
ed b
y a
spre
adsh
eet,
into
a te
xtdo
cum
ent
2.2
vary
fon
t sty
le a
nd s
ize,
and
plac
emen
t of
text
and
gra
phic
s,in
ord
er to
cre
ate
a ce
rtai
nvi
sual
eff
ect
Div
isio
n 3
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
toT
he s
tude
nt w
ill b
e ab
le to
3.1
inte
grat
e in
form
atio
n fr
om a
data
base
into
a te
xt d
ocum
ent
3.2
inte
grat
e da
taba
se r
epor
ts in
to a
text
doc
umen
t3.
3em
phas
ize
info
rmat
ion,
usi
ngpl
acem
ent a
nd c
olou
r
4.1
4.2
4.3
inte
grat
e a
vari
ety
of v
isua
l and
audi
o in
form
atio
n in
to a
docu
men
t to
crea
te a
mes
sage
targ
eted
for
a s
peci
fic
audi
ence
appl
y pr
inci
ples
of
grap
hic
desi
gn to
enh
ance
mea
ning
and
audi
ence
app
eal
use
inte
grat
ed s
oftw
are
effe
ctiv
ely
and
effi
cien
tly to
repr
oduc
e w
ork
that
inco
rpor
ates
dat
a, g
raph
ics
and
text
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y17
33
Proc
esse
s fo
r Pr
oduc
tivity
P5.
Stud
ents
will
nav
igat
e an
d cr
eate
hyp
erlin
ked
reso
urce
s.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1 l.2
navi
gate
with
in a
doc
umen
t,co
mpa
ct d
isc
or o
ther
sof
twar
epr
ogra
m th
at c
onta
ins
links
acce
ss h
yper
linke
d si
tes
on a
nin
tran
et o
r th
e In
tern
et
34
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
crea
te a
nd n
avig
ate
a m
ultip
le-
link
docu
men
t2.
2na
viga
te th
roug
h a
docu
men
tth
at c
onta
ins
links
to lo
cate
,co
py a
nd th
en p
aste
dat
a in
ane
w f
ile
2.3
navi
gate
the
Inte
rnet
with
appr
opri
ate
soft
war
e
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
crea
te a
mul
tiple
-lin
k W
eb p
age
3.2
dem
onst
rate
pro
fici
ent u
se o
fva
riou
s in
form
atio
n re
trie
val
tech
nolo
gies
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
crea
te m
ultip
le-l
ink
docu
men
tsap
prop
riat
e to
the
cont
ent o
f a
part
icul
ar to
pic
4.2
post
mul
tiple
-lin
k pa
ges
on th
eW
orld
Wid
e W
eb o
r on
a lo
cal
or w
ide
area
net
wor
k
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y18
Proc
esse
s fo
r Pr
oduc
tivity
P6.
Stud
ents
will
use
com
mun
icat
ion
tech
nolo
gy to
inte
ract
with
oth
ers.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
com
pose
a m
essa
ge th
at c
an b
ese
nt th
roug
h co
mm
unic
atio
nte
chno
logy
1.2
com
mun
icat
e el
ectr
onic
ally
with
peo
ple
outs
ide
the
clas
sroo
m
;36
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
sele
ct a
nd u
se th
e te
chno
logy
appr
opri
ate
to a
giv
enco
mm
unic
atio
n si
tuat
ion
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
com
mun
icat
e w
ith a
targ
eted
audi
ence
, with
in a
con
trol
led
envi
ronm
ent,
by u
sing
com
mun
icat
ion
tech
nolo
gies
such
as
new
sgro
ups
and
web
brow
sers
3.2
dem
onst
rate
pro
fici
ency
inac
cess
ing
loca
l are
a ne
twor
k,w
ide
area
net
wor
k an
d In
tern
etse
rvic
es, i
nclu
ding
upl
oadi
ngan
d do
wnl
oadi
ng te
xt, i
mag
e,au
dio
and
vide
o fi
les
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
sele
ct a
nd u
se th
e ap
prop
riat
ete
chno
logi
es to
com
mun
icat
eef
fect
ivel
y w
ith a
targ
eted
audi
ence
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y19
3
Inqu
iry,
Dec
isio
n M
akin
g an
d Pr
oble
m S
olvi
ngIl
.St
uden
ts w
ill a
cces
s an
d us
e in
form
atio
n fr
om a
var
iety
of
tech
nolo
gies
.
Div
isio
n 1
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
toT
he s
tude
nt w
ill b
e ab
le to
1.1
acce
ss a
nd r
etri
eve
appr
opri
ate
2.1
info
rmat
ion
from
ele
ctro
nic
sour
ces
for
a sp
ecif
ic in
quir
y1.
2pr
oces
s in
form
atio
n fr
om m
ore
than
one
sou
rce
to r
etel
l wha
tha
s be
en d
isco
vere
d2.
2
38
acce
ss a
nd r
etri
eve
appr
opri
ate
info
rmat
ion
from
the
Inte
rnet
by u
sing
a s
peci
fic
sear
ch p
ath
or g
iven
uni
form
res
ourc
elo
catio
ns (
UR
Ls)
orga
nize
info
rmat
ion
gath
ered
from
the
Inte
rnet
or
anel
ectr
onic
sou
rce
by s
elec
ting
and
reco
rdin
g th
e da
ta in
logi
cal f
iles
or c
ateg
orie
s
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
plan
and
con
duct
a s
earc
h,us
ing
a w
ide
vari
ety
ofel
ectr
onic
sou
rces
3.2
refi
ne s
earc
hes
to li
mit
sour
ces
to a
man
agea
ble
num
ber
3.3
acce
ss a
nd o
pera
te m
ultim
edia
appl
icat
ions
and
tech
nolo
gies
from
sta
nd-a
lone
and
onl
ine
sour
ces
3.4
acce
ss a
nd r
etri
eve
info
rmat
ion
thro
ugh
the
elec
tron
ic n
etw
ork
3.5
anal
yze
and
synt
hesi
zein
form
atio
n to
cre
ate
a pr
oduc
t
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
plan
and
per
form
com
plex
sear
ches
usi
ng m
ore
than
one
elec
tron
ic s
ourc
e4.
2se
lect
info
rmat
ion
from
appr
opri
ate
sour
ces,
incl
udin
gpr
imar
y an
d se
cond
ary
sour
ces
4.3
eval
uate
and
exp
lain
the
adva
ntag
es a
nd d
isad
vant
ages
of v
ario
us s
earc
h st
rate
gies
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y20
39
Inqu
iry,
Dec
isio
n M
akin
g an
d Pr
oble
m S
olvi
ng12
.St
uden
ts w
ill s
eek
alte
rnat
ive
view
poin
ts u
sing
info
rmat
ion
tech
nolo
gies
.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to 40
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
seek
res
pons
es to
inqu
irie
sfr
om v
ario
us a
utho
ritie
sth
roug
h el
ectr
onic
med
ia
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
toD
ivis
ion
4T
he s
tude
nt w
ill b
e ab
le to
3.1
acce
ss d
iver
se v
iew
poin
ts o
n4.
1
part
icul
ar to
pics
by
usin
gap
prop
riat
e te
chno
logi
es3.
2as
sem
ble
and
orga
nize
dif
fere
nt4.
2vi
ewpo
ints
in o
rder
to a
sses
sth
eir
valid
ity3.
3us
e in
form
atio
n te
chno
logy
tofi
nd f
acts
that
sup
port
or
refu
tedi
vers
e vi
ewpo
ints
cons
ult a
wid
e va
riet
y of
sour
ces
that
ref
lect
var
ied
view
poin
ts o
n pa
rtic
ular
topi
csev
alua
te th
e va
lidity
of
gath
ered
vie
wpo
ints
aga
inst
othe
r so
urce
s
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y41
21
Inqu
iry,
Dec
isio
n M
akin
g an
d Pr
oble
m S
olvi
ng13
.St
uden
ts w
ill c
ritic
ally
ass
ess
info
rmat
ion
acce
ssed
thro
ugh
the
use
of a
var
iety
of
tech
nolo
gies
.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
com
pare
and
con
tras
tin
form
atio
n fr
om s
imila
r ty
pes
of e
lect
roni
c so
urce
s
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
iden
tify
and
dist
ingu
ish
poin
tsof
vie
w e
xpre
ssed
in e
lect
roni
cso
urce
s on
a p
artic
ular
topi
c2.
2re
cogn
ize
that
info
rmat
ion
serv
es d
iffe
rent
pur
pose
s an
dda
ta f
rom
ele
ctro
nic
sour
ces
may
nee
d to
be
veri
fied
tode
term
ine
accu
racy
or
rele
vanc
e fo
r th
e pu
rpos
e us
ed
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
eval
uate
the
auth
ority
and
relia
bilit
y of
ele
ctro
nic
sour
ces
3.2
eval
uate
the
rele
vanc
e of
elec
tron
ical
ly a
cces
sed
info
rmat
ion
to a
par
ticul
ar to
pic
Div
isio
n 4
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
4.1
asse
ss th
e au
thor
ity, r
elia
bilit
yan
d va
lidity
of
elec
tron
ical
lyac
cess
ed in
form
atio
n4.
2de
mon
stra
te d
iscr
imin
ator
yse
lect
ion
of e
lect
roni
cally
acce
ssed
info
rmat
ion
that
isre
leva
nt to
a p
artic
ular
topi
c
LE
AR
NE
R O
UT
CO
ME
S IN
IN
FOR
MA
TIO
N A
ND
CO
MM
UN
ICA
TIO
N T
EC
HN
OL
OG
Y22
43
Inqu
iry,
Dec
isio
n M
akin
g an
d Pr
oble
m S
olvi
ng14
.St
uden
ts w
ill u
se o
rgan
izat
iona
l pro
cess
es a
nd to
ols
to m
anag
e in
quir
y.
Div
isio
n 1
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
1.1
follo
w a
pla
n to
com
plet
e an
inqu
iry
1.2
form
ulat
e ne
w q
uest
ions
as
rese
arch
pro
gres
ses
1.3
orga
nize
info
rmat
ion
from
mor
e th
an o
ne s
ourc
e
44
Div
isio
n 2
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
2.1
desi
gn a
nd f
ollo
w a
pla
n(i
nclu
ding
a s
ched
ule)
to b
eus
ed d
urin
g an
inqu
iry
proc
ess,
and
mak
e re
visi
ons
to th
e pl
anas
nec
essa
ry2.
2or
gani
ze in
form
atio
n, u
sing
tool
s su
ch a
s a
data
base
,sp
read
shee
t or
elec
tron
icw
ebbi
ng2.
3re
flec
t on
and
desc
ribe
the
proc
esse
s in
volv
ed in
com
plet
ing
a pr
ojec
t
Div
isio
n 3
The
stu
dent
will
be
able
to
3.1
crea
te a
pla
n fo
r an
inqu
iry
that
incl
udes
con
side
ratio
n of
tim
e
man
agem
ent
3.2
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stu
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stu
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able
to
3.1
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patte
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in o
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info
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mak
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asse
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into
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ifie
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stu
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will
be
able
to
4.1
use
appr
opri
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stra
tegi
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loca
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form
atio
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mee
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and
links
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Algorithm Sequence of steps for solving a problem.
Alignment Specifying how text is aligned with the margins of the page. Mostword processors support left alignment, center alignment, rightalignment and justified alignment (each line of the paragraph isaligned with both the left and right margins).
Analog Used to describe a continuous variable signal, as opposed to a discreteor "digital" one, or a circuit designed to handle such signals.
Analog communication Any system that uses a nominally continuous signal.
Analog data The representation of information in a way that bears an exactrelationship to the original information, so that it varies continuouslyrather than discretely, as digital data does.
Asynchronous communication Not happening at the same time. E-mail is an asynchronous form ofcommunication.
Bookmark A feature found in Web browsers that allows users to keep track ofsites to which they wish to return.
Browser A program used to make what is on the Web readable.
Chart A graphic or diagram that displays data or the relationships betweensets of data in pictorial rather than numeric form.
Chat Synchronous, line-by-line communication over a network.
Communication technology Concerned with the tools and processes used to transmit data fromone device to another.
Convert files To change the representation of data in either form or recordingmedium. To move data from one type of storage to another, such asfrom CD-ROM to floppy disk.
Copy A word-processing function that lets a user copy text from one place toanother in documents or between documents.
CTS Career and Technology Studies
Cursor A flashing box or line indicating the place on the screen where thecomputer user is working.
Cut To remove text from a document; it may then be placed elsewhere.
Database An integrated collection of data that supplies information in a varietyof forms or for a variety of applications.
Digital Relating to data that is represented in the form of discrete digits, asopposed to analog or continuous representation.
Digital communication Any communication system that uses digital signals in the sending andreceiving of messages.
Digital information Information represented by discrete values, as opposed to analog data,which is represented in continuous form.
IIIIDirectory A special kind of file used to organize other files into a hierarchicalstructure. Directories contain bookkeeping information about filesthat are, figuratively speaking, beneath them.
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Document A record containing information readable by a person or a machine.
Download The process of transferring a computer file from one computer toanother.
Electronic bulletin board An electronic message centre. Most bulletin boards serve specificinterest groups. They allow an individual to review messages left byothers and leave a message if desired.
E-mail Electronic mail, a service that permits users to electronically exchangemessages. E-mail can be used to send text as well as computer files,such as word-processing documents or graphics.
Ergonomics The study of physical and mental factors that affect people in worksettings; used in the design of work sites, work processes, and so on;e.g., the design of computer work stations so that users will haveminimal strain on posture and vision.
File A collection of items with certain common aspects, organized for aspecific purpose and stored or processed as a unit.
Flow-chart A diagram that shows the steps involved in solving a problem.
Font The complete assortment of characters for one style and size of aparticular typeface.
Grammar checker A feature for checking the grammatical soundness of text, eitheras it is being keyboarded or later, at the user's discretion.
Graphic A pictorial form of information.
Hit An individual access of a particular web site as in, "Our site had725 hits this month."
Home row The row of keys on the keyboard where users rest their fingersbetween keystrokes.
Hyperlink On Web pages, a highlighted bit of text that, when selected, jumpsthe reader to another location.
Hypertext Text that contains links to other text documents.
Icon A picture displayed on a computer screen; used to represent acomputer function.
Information technology The broad subject concerned with the processes and tools used tosend, retrieve, store, manipulate and manage information.
Internet A worldwide network of computer networks.
Intranet A collection of private Web sites that are available only toemployees, or other trusted parties, within an organization.
LAN A Local Area Network. A computer network usually confined to asingle office or building.
Laser disk A mass storage device that can store digital or video information.
Login A username, for gaining access to a system.
Logout To end a computer session.
Mail merge A function that lets users merge information from a database intoletters written on a word processor.
Mass media Any means of public communication reaching a large audience.
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Menu A list of options for a person using a piece of software.
Mind mapping A knowledge organization tool used to elicit ideas from one or moreusers by placing a topic in the center of a blank space and branchingout with related ideas.
Multimedia Use of text, graphics, video, animation, sound, etc., in an integratedway.
Navigate Any or all of the various processes used in determining position anddiffering movement from one place to another.
Network A linked set of computers and computer equipment.
Network etiquette The traditional rules of civilized behaviour online.
Newsgroups Online discussion forums where ideas and information can beexchanged.
Offline Not currently connected to a network.
Online database A database that is accessible to many users.
Paste To insert a copy at an insertion point.
Peripheral Any device, including input/output devices, that is connected to acomputer.
Platform A type of computer or system.
Printer An output device that converts the coded information from theprocessor into a readable form on paper.
Program List of instructions for the computer.
Public domain Not bearing copyright; any product in public domain can be freelyexchanged and copied.
Retrieve To extract data from a file or files.
Scanner A device that can capture an image and convert it into a unique set ofelectrical signals. The image scanned may be a pattern that is directlyrelated to a code, such as bar codes on retailed products, or it may be apicture, page or portion of text.
Searchpath
Simulate
Software
Spell checker
Spreadsheet
Storage device
Storyboard
Description of how to find a subdirectory or file by identifying itslocation with respect to a disk or drive's root directories.
A computer application used to study the possible results of a processor strategy.
A computer's list of instructions.
Software that checks the spelling of all words in a document.
A software calculating tool that helps people plan and manage dataand present results.
A device that can receive data and retain it for subsequent retrieval.
A board or panel containing a series of small drawings or sketches thatroughly depict the sequence of action for a script to be filmed, as for amotion picture, television commercial, music video, or the like.
Style A collection of formatting information that can be applied quickly toselected text. Some software supports both character styles andparagraph styles.
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Synchronous Occurring at regular intervals and at the same time. The opposite ofsynchronous is asynchronous. Most communication betweencomputers and devices is asynchronous it can occur at any time andat irregular intervals.
Technology The processes, tools and techniques that alter human activity. Theapplication of scientific knowledge for practical purposes; theemployment of tools, machines, materials and processes to do work,produce goods, perform services or carry out other useful activities.
Telecommunication Any process or group of processes that allows for the relay of printedor written matter, moving or fixed pictures, or other visible or audiblesignals.
Text In word processing, the portion of a file that will be readable on ascreen or printed page, sometimes including incidentals such asheaders.
Trigger A button on a mouse or joystick.
URL A Uniform Resource Locator. A Web address. It consists of aprotocol, a hostname, a port (optional), a directory, and a file name(optional).
Upload
WAN
Web page
Window
The process of transferring a computer file from a user's system to aremote system.
A Wide Area Network. A computer network spanning a widegeographical area.
A hypertext document on the Web.
A rectangular area on a display screen inside of which part of an imageor file is displayed. A windows system is a means of presenting userswith views of the state of a number of separate processes, each carryingout a task for the user. The user is able to initiate, monitor andterminate processes, each process having an associated window.
Word processing A computer software writing tool.
World Wide Web A collection of hypertext documents and associated files, linkedtogether, that spans the Internet, and hence, the globe.
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