Identify and use print and electronic sources of databases in the collection, organization, and display of data. Determine appropriate technology tools for accessing information and resources. Select and use appropriate tools and information technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems. Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems. Select and apply information technology tools for research, information analysis, problem-solving, and decision making in learning activities that involve issues or complex topics.
Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world. Describe and explain a simple information system that has input, process, output and feedback. Give examples of how technology can be used in everyday life to solve problems and influence decisions we make. Describe how technology affects our world, our society, and ourselves. Construct technological information systems which use input, process, output and feedback.