Information and Communication Technologies
Knowledge and Performance Anchor Standards |
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1.0 Academics |
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Analyze and apply appropriate
academic standards required for successful industry sector pathway completion
leading to postsecondary education and employment. Refer to the Information
and Communication Technologies academic alignment matrix for identification
of standards. |
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2.0 Communications |
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Acquire and accurately use
Information and Communication Technologies sector terminology and protocols
at the career and college readiness level for communicating effectively in
oral, written, and multimedia formats. (Direct alignment with LS 9-10, 11-12.6) |
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2.1 Recognize the elements of
communication using a sender–receiver model. |
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2.2 Identify barriers to accurate
and appropriate communication. |
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2.3 Interpret verbal and nonverbal
communications and respond appropriately. |
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2.4 Demonstrate elements of written
and electronic communication such as accurate spelling, |
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2.5 Communicate information and
ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. |
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2.6 Advocate and practice safe,
legal, and responsible use of digital media information and communications
technologies. |
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2.7 Use technical writing and
communication skills to work effectively with diverse groups of people. |
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2.8 Understand the principles of a
customer-oriented service approach to users. |
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3.0 Career Planning and
Management |
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Integrate multiple sources of
career information from diverse formats to make informed career decisions,
solve problems, and manage personal career plans. (Direct alignment with SLS
11-12.2) |
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3.1 Identify personal interests,
aptitudes, information, and skills necessary for informed career decision
making. |
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3.2 Evaluate personal character
traits such as trust, respect, and responsibility and understand the impact
they can have on career success. |
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3.3 Explore how information and
communication technologies are used in career planning and decision making. |
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3.4 Research the scope of career
opportunities available and the requirements for education, training,
certification, and licensure. |
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3.5 Integrate changing employment
trends, societal needs, and economic conditions into career planning. |
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3.6 Recognize the role and function
of professional organizations, industry associations, and organized labor in
a productive society. |
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3.7 Recognize the importance of
small business in the California and global economies. |
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3.8 Understand how digital media
are used by potential employers and postsecondary agencies to evaluate
candidates. |
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3.9 Develop a career plan that
reflects career interests, pathways, and postsecondary options. |
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4.0 Technology |
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Use existing and emerging
technology, to investigate, research, and produce products and services,
including new information, as required in the Information and Communication
Technologies sector workplace environment. (Direct alignment with WS 11-12.6) |
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4.1 Use electronic reference
materials to gather information and produce products and services. |
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4.2 Employ technology based
communications responsibly and effectively to explore complex systems and
issues. |
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4.3 Use information and
communication technologies to synthesize, summarize, compare, and contrast
information from multiple sources. |
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4.4 Discern the quality and value
of information collected using digital technologies, and recognize bias and
intent of the associated sources. |
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4.5 Research past, present, and
projected technological advances as they impact a particular pathway. |
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4.6 Assess the value of various
information and communication technologies to interact with constituent
populations as part of a search of the current literature or in relation to
the information task. |
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5.0 Problem Solving and
Critical Thinking |
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Conduct short, as well as more
sustained, research to create alternative solutions to answer a question or
solve a problem unique to the Information and Communication Technologies
sector using critical and creative thinking, logical reasoning, analysis, inquiry,
and problem-solving techniques. (Direct alignment with WS 11-12.7) |
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5.1 Identify and ask significant
questions that clarify various points of view to solve problems. |
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5.2 Solve predictable and
unpredictable work-related problems using various types of reasoning
(inductive, deductive) as appropriate. |
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5.3 Use systems thinking to analyze
how various components interact with each other to produce outcomes in a
complex work environment. |
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5.4 Interpret information and draw
conclusions, based on the best analysis, to make informed decisions. |
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5.5 Use a logical and structured
approach to isolate and identify the source of problems and to resolve
problems. |
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5.6 Know the available resources for
identifying and resolving problems. |
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5.7 Work out problems iteratively
and recursively. |
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5.8 Create and use algorithms and
solve problems. |
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5.9 Deconstruct large problems into
components to solve. |
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5.10 Use multiple layers of
abstraction. |
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5.11 Understand the concept of base
systems, including binary and hexadecimal. |
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5.12 Apply the concepts of Boolean
logic to decision making and searching. |
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6.0 Health and Safety |
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Demonstrate health and safety
procedures, regulations, and personal health practices and determine the
meaning of symbols, key terms, and domain-specific words and phrases as
related to the Information and Communication Technologies sector workplace
environment. (Direct alignment with RSTS 9-10, 11-12.4) |
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6.1 Locate, and adhere to, Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions. |
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6.2 Interpret policies, procedures,
and regulations for the workplace environment, including employer and
employee responsibilities. |
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6.3 Use health and safety practices
for storing, cleaning, and maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies. |
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6.4 Practice personal safety when
lifting, bending, or moving equipment and supplies. |
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6.5 Demonstrate how to prevent and
respond to work-related accidents or injuries; this includes demonstrating an
understanding of ergonomics. |
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6.6 Maintain a safe and healthful
working environment. |
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6.7 Be informed of laws/acts
pertaining to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). |
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6.8 Maintain a safe and healthful
working environment. |
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6.9 Dispose of e-waste properly,
understanding the health, environmental, and legal risks of improper
disposal. |
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6.10 Act conscientiously regarding
the use of natural resources (e.g., paper, ink, etc.) |
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6.11 Conserve energy while
computing (e.g., turn off equipment at night, power-saving settings, etc.) |
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7.0 Responsibility and
Flexibility |
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Initiate, and participate in, a
range of collaborations demonstrating behaviors that reflect personal and
professional responsibility, flexibility, and respect in the Information and
Communication Technologies sector workplace environment and community settings.
(Direct alignment with SLS 9-10, 11-12.1) |
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7.1 Recognize how financial
management impacts the economy, workforce, and community. |
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7.2 Explain the importance of
accountability and responsibility in fulfilling personal, community, and
workplace roles. |
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7.3 Understand the need to adapt to
changing and varied roles and responsibilities. |
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7.4 Practice time management and
efficiency to fulfill responsibilities. |
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7.5 Apply high-quality techniques to
product or presentation design and development. |
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7.6 Demonstrate knowledge and
practice of responsible financial management. |
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7.7 Demonstrate the qualities and
behaviors that constitute a positive and professional work demeanor,
including appropriate attire for the profession. |
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7.8 Explore issues of global
significance and document the impact on the Information and Communication
Technologies sector. |
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8.0 Ethics and Legal
Responsibilities |
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Practice professional, ethical, and
legal behavior, responding thoughtfully to diverse perspectives and resolving
contradictions when possible, consistent with applicable laws, regulations,
and organizational norms. (Direct alignment with SLS 11-12.1d) |
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8.1 Access, analyze, and implement
quality assurance standards of practice. |
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8.2 Identify local, district,
state, and federal regulatory agencies, entities, laws, and regulations
related to the Information and Communication Technologies industry sector. |
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8.3 Demonstrate ethical and legal
practices consistent with Information and Communication Technologies sector
workplace standards. |
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8.4 Explain the importance of
personal integrity, confidentiality, and ethical behavior in the workplace. |
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8.5 Analyze organizational culture
and practices within the workplace environment. |
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8.6 Adhere to copyright and
intellectual property laws and regulations, and use and appropriately cite
proprietary information. |
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8.7 Conform to rules and
regulations regarding sharing of confidential information, as determined by
Information and Communication Technologies sector laws and practices. |
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8.8 Identify legal and ethical
issues that have proliferated with increased technology adoption, including
hacking, scamming, and breach of privacy. |
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9.0 Leadership and
Teamwork |
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Work with peers to promote
divergent and creative perspectives, effective leadership, group dynamics,
team and individual decision making, benefits of workforce diversity, and
conflict resolution such as those practiced in the Future Business Leaders of
America and SkillsUSA career technical student organization. (Direct
alignment with SLS 11-12.1b) |
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9.1 Define leadership and identify
the responsibilities, competencies, and behaviors of successful leaders. |
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9.2 Identify the characteristics of
successful teams, including leadership, cooperation, collabora-tion, and
effective decision-making skills as applied in groups, teams, and career
technical student organization activities. |
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9.3 Understand the characteristics
and benefits of teamwork, leadership, and citizenship in the school,
community, and workplace setting. |
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9.4 Explain how professional
associations and organizations and associated leadership development and
competitive career development activities enhance academic preparation,
promote career choices, and contribute to employment opportunities. |
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9.5 Understand that the modern
world is an international community and requires an expanded global view. |
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9.6 Respect individual and cultural
differences and recognize the importance of diversity in the workplace. |
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9.7 Participate in interactive
teamwork to solve real Information and Communication Technologies sector
issues and problems. |
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10.0 Technical Knowledge
and Skills |
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Apply essential technical knowledge
and skills common to all pathways in the Information and Communication
Technologies sector, following procedures when carrying out experiments or
performing technical tasks. (Direct alignment with WS 11-12.6) |
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10.1 Interpret and explain
terminology and practices specific to the Information and Communication
Technologies sector. |
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10.2 Comply with the rules,
regulations, and expectations of all aspects of the Information and
Communication Technologies sector. |
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10.3 Construct projects and
products specific to the Information and Communication Technologies sector
requirements and expectations. |
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10.4 Collaborate with industry
experts for specific technical knowledge and skills. |
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10.5 Understand the major software
and hardware components of a computer and a network and how they relate to
each other. |
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10.6 Understand data sizes of
various types of information (text, pictures, sound, video, etc.) and data
capacity of various forms of media. |
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10.7 Understand the SI (metric)
prefixes commonly used in computing including, at least, kilo, mega, giga,
and tera. |
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10.8 Understand security concepts
including authorization, rights, and encryption. |
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10.9 Use common industry-standard
software and their applications including word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, and multimedia software. |
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10.10 Manage files in a hierarchical
system. |
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10.11 Know multiple ways in which
to transfer information and resources (e.g., text, data, sound, video, still
images) between software programs and systems. |
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10.12 Know appropriate search
procedures for different types of information, sources, and queries. |
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10.13 Evaluate the accuracy,
relevance, and comprehensiveness of retrieved information. |
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10.14 Analyze the effectiveness of
online information resources to support collaborative tasks, research,
publications, communications, and increased productivity. |
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11.0 Demonstration and
Application |
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Demonstrate and apply the knowledge
and skills contained in the Information and Communication Technologies anchor
standards, pathway standards, and performance indicators in classroom,
laboratory, and workplace settings, and through career technical student
organizations such as Future Business Leaders of America and SkillsUSA. |
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11.1 Utilize work-based/workplace
learning experiences to demonstrate and expand upon knowledge and skills
gained during classroom instruction and laboratory practices specific to the
Information and Communication Technologies sector program of study. |
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11.2 Demonstrate proficiency in a
career technical pathway that leads to certification, licensure, and/or
continued learning at the postsecondary level. |
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11.3 Demonstrate entrepreneurship
skills and knowledge of self-employment options and innovative ventures. |
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11.4 Employ entrepreneurial
practices and behaviors appropriate to Information and Communication
Technologies sector opportunities. |
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11.5 Create a portfolio, or similar
collection of work, that offers evidence through assessment and evaluation of
skills and knowledge competency as contained in the anchor standards, pathway
standards, and performance indicators. |
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