Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Other West Virginia Learning Skills and Technology Tools sets

• Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2
• Grades 3, 4
• Grades 5, 6, 7, 8

Student engages in a critical thinking process that supports synthesis and conducts evaluation using complex criteria.21C.O.9-12.2.LS1

Student draws conclusions from a variety of data sources to analyze and interpret systems.21C.O.9-12.2.LS2

Student engages in a problem solving process by formulating questions and applying complex strategies in order to independently solve problems.21C.O.9-12.2.LS3

Student visualizes the connection between seemingly unrelated ideas and independently produces solutions that are fresh, unique, original and well developed. Student shows capacity for originality, concentration, commitment to completion, and persistence to develop unique and cogent products.21C.O.9-12.2.LS4

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.TT1

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.TT2

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.TT3

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.21C.O.9-12.2.TT4

Student remains composed and focused, even under stress, willingly aligns his/her personal goals to the goals of others when appropriate, approaches conflict from win-win perspective, and derives personal satisfaction from achieving group goals.21C.O.9-12.3.LS1

Student independently considers multiple perspectives and can represent a problem in more than one way, quickly and calmly changes focus and goals as the situation requires, and actively seeks innovations (e.g. technology) that will enhance his/her work.21C.O.9-12.3.LS2

Student demonstrates ownership of his/her learning by setting goals, monitoring and adjusting performance, extending learning, using what he/she has learned to adapt to new situations, and displaying perseverance and commitment to continued learning.21C.O.9-12.3.LS3

Student demonstrates ethical behavior and works responsibly and collaboratively with others in the context of the school and the larger community, and he/she demonstrates civic responsibility through engagement in public discourse and participation in service learning.21C.O.9-12.3.LS4

Student exhibits positive leadership through interpersonal and problem-solving skills that contribute to achieving the goal. He/she helps others stay focused, distributes tasks and responsibilities effectively, and monitors group progress toward the goal without undermining the efforts of others.21C.O.9-12.3.LS5

Student maintains a strong focus on the larger project goal and frames appropriate questions and planning processes around goal. Prior to beginning work, student reflects upon possible courses of action and their likely consequences; sets objectives related to the larger goal; and establishes benchmarks for monitoring progress. While working on the project, student adjusts time and resources to allow for completion of a quality product.21C.O.9-12.3.LS6

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.TT1

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.TT2

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.TT3

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.TT4

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.TT5

Student evaluates and applies technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, content learning, decision making, and lifelong learning.21C.O.9-12.3.TT6

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.TT7

Student uses technology to seek strategies and information to address limits in their own knowledge.21C.O.9-12.3.TT8