New
Jersey Core Curriculum Standards
for
Technological
Literacy
Technology is evolving at an amazing rate, with both frequent advancements of existing technology and the creation of new technologies. All students must understand and be comfortable with the concepts and application of technology, not only in order to function in today’s complex society, but also to become informed and productive adults of tomorrow.
Standards and Strands
There are two technological literacy standards, each of which has a number of lettered strands. Following are the NJCCCS for Technological Literacy standards and strands:
Computer and Information Literacy
Computer and information literacy, which supports skills in information-gathering, information-organizing, and problem solving, has become critical for every student whether college- or workplace-bound. Colleges and employers are now demanding that students and employees possess a broad range of computer and information literacy proficiencies. More and more retail purchasing is being done on-line every year, and all but the most menial of positions now require a significant understanding of computer and information literacy. To ensure that students are computer literate, a separate standard that defines rigorous, in-depth learning has been included. The computer and information literacy standard is designed to be integrated and applied in all of the content areas of the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
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STANDARD 8.1 (COMPUTER AND INFORMATION LITERACY ) ALL STUDENTS WILL USE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TO GATHER AND ORGANIZE INFORMATION AND TO SOLVE PROBLEMS. |
Descriptive Statement: Using computer applications and technology tools students will conduct research, solve problems, improve learning, achieve goals, and produce products and presentations in conjunction with standards in all content areas, including career education and consumer family, and life skills. They will also develop, locate, summarize, organize, synthesize, and evaluate information for lifelong learning.
8.1
Computer and
Information Literacy
A. Basic
Computer Tools and Skills
Keyboarding
Word processing
Internet usage
Spreadsheets
Database concepts and usage
Publications and presentations
B. Application
of Productivity Tools
Social Apects
Information Access and Research
Problem Solving
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STANDARD 8.2 (TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) ALL STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURE AND IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN, AND THE DESIGNED WORLD AS THEY RELATE TO THE INDIVIDUAL, SOCIETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. |
Descriptive
Statement: The following indicators are based on the Standards for
Technological Literacy (STL, 2000) and support the National Academy of
Engineering’s (2002) call for students to gain technological literacy.
Students will be expected to understand the various facets of
technology and the design process. They will analyze and evaluate
design options and then apply the design process to solve problems. A
systems perspective is employed to emphasize the interconnectedness of
all knowledge and the impact of technology and technological change.
Students will be expected to use technology as it applies to physical
systems, biological systems, and information and communication systems.
The intent at the elementary and middle school levels is that all
students develop technological literacy and are prepared for the option
of further study in the field of technology education. At the
elementary level, the foundation for technology education is found in
the science standards, particularly standards 5.2 and 5.4.
8.2
Technology Education
A. Nature and
Impact of Technology
B. Design
Process and Impact Assessment
C. Systems in
the Designed World