Alabama
Course of Study: Technology Education
The
Alabama State Board of Education adopted the Alabama Course of
Study: Technology Education that requires all Alabama school teachers
to integrate the use of technology into every grade and every
subject on February 14, 2002 (Alabama Department of Education,
2002). The contents of this new course of study are in line with
the National Educational Technology Standards produced by the
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Implementation
of the technology course of study will occur during the 2003-04
school year.
This
course of study defines the minimum required content students
need to achieve technology literacy. It places emphasis on “the
importance of authentic integration of technology every day in
every grade and subject.”
A conceptual framework, based on strands defined by the International
Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), is presented in the
course of study. These six strands were used to identify technology
foundation standards for students.
Technology
Foundation Standards for Students
1.
Basic operations and concepts
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Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and
operation of technology systems.
- Students
are proficient in the use of technology.
2.
Social, ethical, and human issues
- 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.
3.
Technology productivity tools
- Students
use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity,
and promote creativity.
- Students
use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced
models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
4.
Technology communications tools
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Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and
interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
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Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate
information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
5.
Technology research tools
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Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information
from a variety of sources.
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Student use technology tools to process data and report results.
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Students evaluate and select new information resources and
technological innovations based on the appropriateness for
specific tasks.
6.
Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
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Students use technology resources for solving problems and
making informed decisions.
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Students employ technology in the development of strategies
for solving problems in the real world.
Minimum
Required Content
The course
of study sets minimum required content standards for what students
must know and be able to do by the conclusion of a grade or course
by grade level.
Minimum
Required Content
Word files
containing the minimum required content for the various grade
levels required by the Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education
are linked below.
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a file:
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- You may
then open the file in Word.
