DLCS18.8.GC
Global Collaborator
Global Collaborator
DLCS18.8.GC
DLCS18.8.GC.A
Creative Communications
Creative Communications
DLCS18.8.16
Present content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.
COS Examples
Example: Create and share a help video for a senior’s center that provides tips for online safety.
Present content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.
COS Examples
Example: Create and share a help video for a senior’s center that provides tips for online safety.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- of the many mediums available to share content, some are more appropriate than others in given circumstances.
Skills
Students are able to:
- design and present content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- understanding your audience is as important as the content you are sharing or presenting.
DLCS18.8.17
Communicate and publish individually or collaboratively to persuade peers, experts, or community about issues and problems.
Communicate and publish individually or collaboratively to persuade peers, experts, or community about issues and problems.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- how to research and form an educated position about an issue.
- how to communicate and publish opinion in an effort to persuade others.
Skills
Students are able to:
- research and form an educated position about an issue.
- communicate and publish an educated opinion in an effort to persuade others.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- a digital platform provides the ability to publish ideas and reach a greater audience than was once possible.
DLCS18.8.GC.B
Digital Tools
Digital Tools
DLCS18.8.18
Type 40 words per minute with 95% accuracy using appropriate keyboarding techniques.
Type 40 words per minute with 95% accuracy using appropriate keyboarding techniques.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- keyboard layout
Skills
Students are able to:
- type 40 wpm with 95% accuracy using techniques appropriate to the device.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- communicating your thoughts and ideas in a short time span, with accuracy, is important.
DLCS18.8.GC.C
Social Interactions
Social Interactions
DLCS18.8.19
Critique the impacts of censorship as it impacts global society.
COS Examples
Example: Create a presentation outlining the social implications of limiting access to web content by favoring or blocking particular products or websites.
Critique the impacts of censorship as it impacts global society.
COS Examples
Example: Create a presentation outlining the social implications of limiting access to web content by favoring or blocking particular products or websites.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- censorship is the omission, prohibition, or suppression of information.
- when information is censored, truth is skewed.
Skills
Students are able to:
- cite the implications of censorship.
- communicate their opinions of the implications of censorship.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- censorship is the omission, prohibition, or suppression of information.
- when information is censored, truth is skewed.
Vocabulary
- censorship
DLCS18.8.20
Examine an artifact that demonstrates bias through distorting, exaggerating, or misrepresenting data and redesign it using factual, relevant, unbiased content to more accurately reflect the truth.
Examine an artifact that demonstrates bias through distorting, exaggerating, or misrepresenting data and redesign it using factual, relevant, unbiased content to more accurately reflect the truth.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- that publications can display bias.
- that information should always be checked with multiple sources.
Skills
Students are able to:
- research information to either support what is being shared or to refute what is being shared.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- bias exists in our society, therefore all information should be researched before assuming it is accurate.
Vocabulary
- bias
DLCS18.8.CA
Computing Analyst
Computing Analyst
DLCS18.8.CA.A
Data
Data
DLCS18.8.21
Differentiate types of data storage and apply most efficient structure.
COS Examples
Examples: Stack, array, queue, table, database.
Differentiate types of data storage and apply most efficient structure.
COS Examples
Examples: Stack, array, queue, table, database.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- different types of data storage and the appropriate use of those structures.
Skills
Students are able to:
- apply the most efficient data storage given a set of data.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- applying appropriate tools, in this case a data structure, to appropriate task increases efficiency.
DLCS18.8.22
Encrypt and decrypt various data.
COS Examples
Example: Create and decipher a message sent in a secret code.
Encrypt and decrypt various data.
COS Examples
Example: Create and decipher a message sent in a secret code.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- cyphers can be used to encrypt and then decrypt a message.
- that computers use complicated cyphers to keep data safe when being transmitted electronically.
Skills
Students are able to:
- either physically or digitally encrypt and decrypt data.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- some data needs to be protected as it is transmitted digitally.
Vocabulary
- encrypt
- decrypt
DLCS18.8.CA.B
Systems
Systems
DLCS18.8.23
Design a digital artifact to propose a solution for a content-related problem.
COS Examples
Example: Create a presentation outlining how to create a cost-efficient method to melt snow on roads during the winter.
Design a digital artifact to propose a solution for a content-related problem.
COS Examples
Example: Create a presentation outlining how to create a cost-efficient method to melt snow on roads during the winter.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- that often there exists many solutions to a problem.
Skills
Students are able to:
- design an artifact to propose a solution to a problem.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- the presentation of an artifact can be as important as the solution.
DLCS18.8.24
Compare and contrast common methods of cybersecurity.
COS Examples
Example: Discuss how password protections and encryption are similar and different.
Compare and contrast common methods of cybersecurity.
COS Examples
Example: Discuss how password protections and encryption are similar and different.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- that cybersecurity is used to protect data online; one method of securing data may be better than another for a given situation.
Skills
Students are able to:
- identify similarities and differences in types of cybersecurity.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- many methods exist to protect data.
Vocabulary
- cybersecurity
DLCS18.8.CA.C
Modeling and Simulation
Modeling and Simulation
DLCS18.8.25
Create a model that represents a system.
COS Examples
Example: Food chain, supply and demand.
Create a model that represents a system.
COS Examples
Example: Food chain, supply and demand.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- that systems or processes exist that may be too large to be easily observable and by creating a model of the system or process, one can then use the model in the problem-solving process.
Skills
Students are able to:
- observe systems or processes in the real world that may require the creation of a model for the purposes of testing.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- models serve as representations of systems or processes in the problem-solving process.
DLCS18.8.26
Create a simulation that tests a specific model.
COS Examples
Examples: Demonstrate that pressure changes with temperature in a controlled environment; demonstrate that rocket design affects the height of a rocket’s launch; demonstrate that the amount of water changes the height of a plant.
Create a simulation that tests a specific model.
COS Examples
Examples: Demonstrate that pressure changes with temperature in a controlled environment; demonstrate that rocket design affects the height of a rocket’s launch; demonstrate that the amount of water changes the height of a plant.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- what information is important to the simulation.
Skills
Students are able to:
- create a simulation that tests a specific model.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- simulations are used to save time and money.
- simulations serve to recreate processes you otherwise may not be able to.
DLCS18.8.ID
Innovative Designer
Innovative Designer
DLCS18.8.ID.A
Human/Computer Partnerships
Human/Computer Partnerships
DLCS18.8.27
Analyze assistive technologies and how they improve the quality of life for users.
COS Examples
Example: Research multiple speech to text technologies and write a persuasive essay in favor of one over another.
Analyze assistive technologies and how they improve the quality of life for users.
COS Examples
Example: Research multiple speech to text technologies and write a persuasive essay in favor of one over another.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- technologies exist to assist users with varying needs.
Skills
Students are able to:
- research assistive technologies.
- determine the possible uses of assistive technologies that can improve quality of life for users.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- technologies exist or can be created to help people accomplish tasks they may not otherwise be able.
Vocabulary
- assistive technology
DLCS18.8.28
Develop a logical argument for and against artificial intelligence.
COS Examples
Examples: Students debate the use of artificial intelligence in self-driving vehicles. Students write a persuasive essay to argue for or against digital personal assistants.
Develop a logical argument for and against artificial intelligence.
COS Examples
Examples: Students debate the use of artificial intelligence in self-driving vehicles. Students write a persuasive essay to argue for or against digital personal assistants.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- technology has helped many people in many ways and it can also cause harm.
Skills
Students are able to:
- research artificial intelligence.
- create an artifact (poster, speech, video, song, poem, pamphlet, presentation, etc. ) that discloses a logical argument in support of or against the use of some form of artificial intelligence.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- technology has limitations.
- technology can be used in unintended ways that can cause harm or can help.
Vocabulary
- artificial intelligence
DLCS18.8.ID.B
Design Thinking
Design Thinking
DLCS18.8.29
Create an artifact to solve a problem using ideation and iteration in the problem-solving process.
COS Examples
Examples: Create a public service announcement or design a computer program, game, or application.
Create an artifact to solve a problem using ideation and iteration in the problem-solving process.
COS Examples
Examples: Create a public service announcement or design a computer program, game, or application.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- that problem solving is a process to find the best solution.
- that through ideation and iteration, the final product or artifact may be a more polished or appropriate solution.
Skills
Students are able to:
- gather initial data about a topic.
- informally propose a solution.
- gather feedback on informal proposal.
- design a solution to a chosen problem.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- problem-solving is a process.
- products or artifacts may undergo many revisions after data is reviewed and feedback is received.
Vocabulary
- ideation
- iteration
- problem-solving process
DLCS18.HS
Grades 09-12
Grades 09-12
DLCS18.HS.RS
Recurring Standards
Recurring Standards
DLCS18.HS.RS.A
Safety, Privacy, and Security
Safety, Privacy, and Security
DLCS18.HS.R1
Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.
Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- how to safely use digital devices.
- that failure to use digital devices safely can have an impact on access at school as well as the protection of personal data.
Skills
Students are able to:
- identify personal safe use of digital devices.
- demonstrate personal safe use of digital devices.
- apply personal safe use of digital devices.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- it is important to protect personal data when sharing information on the internet.
DLCS18.HS.RS.B
Legal and Ethical Behavior
Legal and Ethical Behavior
DLCS18.HS.R2
Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.
Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- that schools/districts have rules in place to protect students.
- that laws exist requiring schools to put measures in place to protect students.
Skills
Students are able to:
- identify appropriate responsible use of digital devices found in the school/district rules.
- demonstrate appropriate responsible use of digital devices.
- communicate reasons for appropriate responsible use of digital devices found in the school/district rules.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- there are appropriate and inappropriate ways to use digital devices.
- inappropriate use of devices has consequences in school and in the real world.
- laws exist that require schools to monitor and/or censor internet access.
DLCS18.HS.RS.C
Impact of Computing
Impact of Computing
DLCS18.HS.R3
Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.
Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- not all information found online is valid.
- some information is shared online to promote an agenda.
- all information has a purpose.
Skills
Students are able to:
- assess the validity of digital content.
- identify the purpose of digital content.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- not all information available digitally is accurate, valid, and/or unbiased.
- some users/groups misrepresent information in an effort to skew perceptions.
DLCS18.HS.RS.D
Systems
Systems
DLCS18.HS.R4
Identify and employ appropriate troubleshooting techniques used to solve computing or connectivity issues.
Identify and employ appropriate troubleshooting techniques used to solve computing or connectivity issues.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- devices can present unintended behaviors, preventing normal operations.
Skills
Students are able to:
- complete basic troubleshooting techniques that include clear any cache or internet history, complete disk checks or disk defrag, complete a system restore or reset the device.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- computing devices can and will fail at times.
- it is important to save your work and know how to troubleshoot basic issues.
Vocabulary
- troubleshooting
