Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences

1.   Students understand and demonstrate ethical behavior in use and care of technology

1.1.   Students can discriminate between responsible and irresponsible uses of technology, and use technology appropriately

1.2.   Students understand and adhere to acceptable use policies

1.3.   Students understand issues involving ownership and privacy, and respect intellectual property rights

1.4.   Students understand legal implications of copyright issues, both content and software related

1.5.   Students demonstrate how to properly care for computer hardware and software

1.6.   Students show respect for technology and view it as an effective learning and research tool which can enhance personal productivity, academic performance and future employment prospects

2.   Students demonstrate skill in using a variety of technologies

2.1.   Students use appropriate terminology

2.2.   Students demonstrate competence in the use of hardware, including mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner, VCRs, cameras, recording equipment, etc.

2.3.   Students demonstrate competence in the use of software tools, including operating systems, word processing, telecommunications, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia, graphics, desktop publishing, web design & publishing, personal information management programs

2.4.   Students display mastery of keyboarding skills

2.5.   Students understand the basics of computer networking

2.6.   Students understand platform, version, file format, software differences

2.7.   Students can troubleshoot basic software and hardware issues to resolve minor technical problems that occur during every day use

2.8.   Students can evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources3.   Students will demonstrate the ability to choose and use appropriate technology tools to accomplish tasks3.1.   Students can determine when technology use is and is not appropriate

3.2.   Students select appropriate hardware and/or software to accomplish a task. To include e-Portfolios as assigned within their curriculum.

3.3.   Students demonstrate ability to choose technology to locate, gather, organize, analyze, evaluate, manipulate and communicate information

4.   Students will recognize and evaluate the impact technology has on society

4.1.   Students discuss how various technologies have changed the way people live, learn, work and play

4.2.   Students will explore careers in technology-related fields

4.3.   Students evaluate potentials and limitations of existing technologiesStudents have the opportunity to participate/collaborate in individual or groups projects to identify technology problems and seek their solutions.....