Technology as a Foundation Skill Area
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Developing Information Technology Literacy
The goal of integrating information technology into curricula is to help students develop the abilities to use, manage, and understand information technology. It is important that students develop these abilities throughout the learning process in all curriculum areas.
Information Technology Literacy Outcomes
Information technology-literate students are able to
- develop knowledge, ability, and responsibility in the use of information technology
- acquire, organize, analyze, evaluate, and present information using appropriate information technology
- use information technology to expand their range and effectiveness of communication
- solve problems, accomplish tasks, and express creativity, both individually and collaboratively, using information technology
- understand the role and impact of information technology and apply ethical, responsible, and legal standards in its use
The knowledge and skills of the information technology-literate student described above builds upon the definition of technology as a foundation skill area and includes the other mutually supportive foundation skill areas of literacy and communication, problem solving, and human relations. It is critical that the use of information technology support development of these skills.
Appendix A: Information Technology Literacy Continuum provides a framework for integrating information technology into all subject areas throughout the Early, Middle, and Senior Years.
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