Informed, responsible, and contributing citizens Successful learning activities depend on more than just the technology. Certain conditions are necessary for schools to effectively use technology for learning, teaching, and educational management. Physical, human, financial, and policy decisions greatly affect the success of technology use in schools. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.
Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works. Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.