Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Digital Applications and Responsibility

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Technology as a Planning and Productivity Tool

  • 1

    Students integrate technology to arrange materials and solve problems efficiently.

    1. 1

      Apply technology as a means to create business, industry, and professional tasks and develop strategies for solving problemsDAR-1.1

    2. 2

      Use appropriate technology to plan, develop, edit and present material to different types of audiences both in a group or individually (i.e., paper, web page, multimedia presentation, publications, speech, hypermedia, etc.)DAR-1.2

    3. 3

      Integrate information and communication technology to analyze a real-world problem, design and implement procedures to monitor information, set timelines, and evaluate progress toward the solutionDAR-1.3

    4. 4

      Using appropriate handling and use of supplies and equipment, practice respectful and responsible use of technology through abiding by the professional practicesDAR-1.4

    5. 5

      Apply an understanding of plagiarism and fair use; respect copyright laws of information producers such as authors and artists, including website developersDAR-1.5

Document Processing

  • 1

    Students design documents by using complex features of software to develop advanced documents that are user-friendly.

    1. 1

      Create and manage master documents and subdocuments by using various edit tools, formatting tools, and templatesDAR-2.1

    2. 2

      Use advanced features to create combo boxes, macros, newsletters with mastheads, multi-column brochures, multi-page books, forms wizards, composition, table of contents, and mail mergeDAR-2.2

    3. 3

      Explain the use of various document types and how they related to different situations (school, work, home, etc)DAR-2.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate saving, opening, and finding files in various formats and the ability to follow instructionsDAR-2.4

Spreadsheet Software

  • 1

    Students apply concepts of spreadsheet software to organize and manipulate data.

    1. 1

      Use industry terminology when using spreadsheet softwareDAR-3.1

    2. 2

      Apply relative, absolute, mixed cell references and advanced features (i.e. naming ranges; track, accept and reject changes; formatting, filtering and protection) in formulas and printingDAR-3.2

    3. 3

      Create and evaluate formulas and functions; customize formats; pivot tables and charts; and edit and run command buttons, macros and macros with buttonsDAR-3.3

    4. 4

      Edit and label chart components (i.e. axis, legends, titles, and databases)DAR-3.4

    5. 5

      Link and merge worksheets/workbooks; importing and exporting data to and from spreadsheetsDAR-3.5

Presentation Software

  • 1

    Students create a variety of multi-media presentations using appropriate design principles to communicate in a professional manner.

    1. 1

      Demonstrate how electronic presentations are createdDAR-4.1

    2. 2

      Apply Industry design guidelines to create, manipulate and enhance visual presentationsDAR-4.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate presentation skills by creating well-organized, audience-appropriate presentations such as informative, entertaining, instructional, while using proper public speaking techniquesDAR-4.3

    4. 4

      Create a stand-alone presentation with video, embedded objects, specialized features, by modifying and designing templatesDAR-4.4

Database Software

  • 1

    Students synthesize database management concepts to manage, evaluate, and organize information in an effective manner.

    1. 1

      Create database objects such as tables, forms and queriesDAR-5.1

    2. 2

      Use advanced functions to filter, extract, and split databases and cross referenceDAR-5.2

    3. 3

      Use a database application software to create or modify a database structure, enter records in a database, create reports, sort and index a databaseDAR-5.3

Internet Tools

  • 1

    Students establish communication and collaboration skills using the internet and social media to increase global awareness.

    1. 1

      Construct basic HTML5 codingDAR-6.1

    2. 2

      Apply and adapt best practices for internet researchDAR-6.2

    3. 3

      Investigate the effects of social media tools on societyDAR-6.3

    4. 4

      Explain concepts of internet privacy and securityDAR-6.4

Technology Assessment

  • 1

    Students apply technology concepts to take industry standard certifications.

    1. 1

      Investigate industry-based certifications within the information technology industryDAR-7.1

    2. 2

      Take computer-based narrative tests and computer adaptive timed tests for topic remediation and supportDAR-7.2

Functions on Technology

  • 1

    Students connect functions of technology with computer hardware and software so they make decisions about computer technology.

    1. 1

      Identify the principle hardware components of a microcomputer and describe their functionsDAR-8.1

    2. 2

      Use operating system utilities to control the operation of the computerDAR-8.2

    3. 3

      Investigate security risks and how to prevent or resolve security issuesDAR-8.3

    4. 4

      Recognize and explain compatibility issues and common errorsDAR-8.4

    5. 5

      Assess the risk associated with upgrading technologyDAR-8.5

    6. 6

      Identify preventative maintenance products and techniquesDAR-8.6

    7. 7

      Establish knowledge of computer technology in relationship to networksDAR-8.7

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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