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21st-Century Life and Careers
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9.4 Career and Technical Education
All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
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K. Information Technology Career Cluster
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Content Statement |
CPI# |
Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) |
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12
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Academic Foundations: Academic concepts lay the foundation for the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the career cluster.
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9.4.12.K.1
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Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
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9.4.12.K.2
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Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
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9.4.12.K.3
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Demonstrate science knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
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Communication Skills: All clusters rely on effective oral and written communication strategies for creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas that incorporate technical terminology and information.
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9.4.12.K.4
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Select and employ appropriate reading and communication strategies to learn and use technical concepts and vocabulary in practice.
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9.4.12.K.5
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Demonstrate use of the concepts, strategies, and systems for obtaining and conveying ideas and information to enhance communication.
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9.4.12.K.6
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Locate, organize, and reference written information from various sources to communicate with others.
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9.4.12.K.7
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Evaluate and use information resources to accomplish specific occupational tasks.
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9.4.12.K.8
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Use correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents.
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9.4.12.K.9
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Develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform audiences.
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9.4.12.K.10
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Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors to enhance communication.
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9.4.12.K.11
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Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.
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9.4.12.K.12
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Develop and interpret tables, charts, and figures to support written and oral communications.
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9.4.12.K.13
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Listen to and speak with diverse individuals to enhance communication skills.
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9.4.12.K.14
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Exhibit public relations skills in order to increase internal and external customer satisfaction.
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9.4.12.K.15
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Demonstrate how to develop positive customer relations to build and maintain a customer base in this cluster.
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9.4.12.K.16
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Demonstrate how to perform scheduling functions to meet customer needs in this cluster.
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Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Critical and creative thinking strategies facilitate innovation and problem-solving independently and in teams.
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9.4.12.K.17
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Employ critical thinking skills (e.g., analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.
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9.4.12.K.18
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Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts
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9.4.12.K.19
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Identify, write, and monitor performance goals to guide progress in assigned areas of responsibility and accountability.
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9.4.12.K.20
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Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.
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9.4.12.K.21
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Use information technology design processes and guidelines to produce a quality information technology product or service.
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9.4.12.K.22
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Implement problem-solving processes to evaluate and verify the nature of problems in this cluster.
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9.4.12.K.23
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Employ organizational and design principles to sort and group information used in this cluster.
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Information Technology Applications: Technology is used to access, manage, integrate, and disseminate information.
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9.4.12.K.24
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Employ technological tools to expedite workflow.
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9.4.12.K.25
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Operate electronic mail applications to communicate.
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9.4.12.K.26
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Operate Internet applications to perform tasks.
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9.4.12.K.27
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Operate writing and publishing applications to prepare communications.
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9.4.12.K.28
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Operate presentation applications to prepare and deliver presentations.
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9.4.12.K.29
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Employ spreadsheet applications to organize and manipulate data.
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9.4.12.K.30
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Employ database applications to manage data.
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9.4.12.K.31
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Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.
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9.4.12.K.32
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Employ computer operations applications to manage tasks.
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9.4.12.K.33
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Use computer-based equipment (containing embedded computers or processors) to control devices.
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Systems:
- Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations.
- Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services.
- Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.
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9.4.12.K.34
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Describe the nature and types of business organizations to build an understanding of the scope of organizations.
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9.4.12.K.35
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Describe and use quality control systems and practices to ensure quality products and services.
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9.4.12.K.36
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Analyze and summarize the use of information technology to enhance business effectiveness.
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9.4.12.K.37
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Implement cross-functional teams to achieve project goals specific to this cluster.
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9.4.12.K.38
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Employ project management knowledge to oversee information technology projects.
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Safety, Health, and Environment: Implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems and organizational policies and procedures impacts organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
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9.4.12.K.39
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Demonstrate knowledge of personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations to maintain safe and healthful working conditions and environments.
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9.4.12.K.40
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Demonstrate knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities and employers’ obligations to maintain workplace safety and health.
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9.4.12.K.41
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Identify emergency procedures that are necessary to provide aid in workplace accidents.
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9.4.12.K.42
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Identify response techniques to create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.
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9.4.12.K.43
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Explain health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
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9.4.12.K.44
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Evaluate organizational policies and procedures that contribute to continuous improvement in performance and compliance.
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Leadership and Teamwork: Effective leadership and teamwork strategies foster collaboration and cooperation between business units, business partners, and business associates toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.
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9.4.12.K.45
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Employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
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9.4.12.K.46
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Employ organizational skills to foster positive working relationships and accomplish organizational goals.
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9.4.12.K.47
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Employ teamwork skills to achieve collective goals and use team members’ talents effectively.
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9.4.12.K.48
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Establish and maintain effective relationships in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.
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9.4.12.K.49
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Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish tasks.
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9.4.12.K.50
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Employ mentoring skills to assist others.
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Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.
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9.4.12.K.51
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Apply ethical reasoning to a variety of situations in order to make ethical decisions.
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9.4.12.K.52
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Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures that help workers perform their tasks according to employer rules and expectations.
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9.4.12.K.53
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Apply standard practices and behaviors that meet legal and ethical requirements and exhibit positive cyber-citizenry to demonstrate understanding of legal issues faced by professionals in this cluster.
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Employability and Career Development: Employability skills and career and entrepreneurship opportunities build the capacity for successful careers in a global economy.
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9.4.12.K.54
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Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities needed to succeed in the classroom and/or to be employable.
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9.4.12.K.55
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Develop a Personalized Student Learning Plan to meet career goals and objectives.
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9.4.12.K.56
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Demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment in a desired job.
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9.4.12.K.57
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Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience in a career field.
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9.4.12.K.58
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Demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing employment opportunities in order to accept employment positions that match career goals.
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9.4.12.K.59
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Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.
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9.4.12.K.60
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Identify and explore careers in one or more career pathways to build an understanding of the opportunities available in the cluster.
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9.4.12.K.61
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Examine requirements for career advancement to plan for continuing education and training.
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9.4.12.K.62
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Research professional development opportunities needed to keep current on relevant trends and information within the cluster.
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9.4.12.K.63
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Examine licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements at the national, state, and local levels to maintain compliance with industry requirements.
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9.4.12.K.64
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Examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship as an option for career planning.
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9.4.12.K.65
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Identify and explain the implications that information technology has for business transformation and development to demonstrate an understanding of the impact the industry has on business.
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Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.
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9.4.12.K.66
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Employ information management techniques and strategies to assist in decision-making.
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9.4.12.K.67
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Employ planning and time management skills and tools to enhance results and complete work tasks.
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9.4.12.K.68
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Demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems.
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9.4.12.K.69
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Compare classes of software associated with the development and maintenance of information systems to develop software and maintain computer systems.
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9.4.12.K.70
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Identify and compare new information systems trends and technologies to build an understanding of their potential influence on industry practices.
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9.4.12.K.71
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Summarize basic data communications components and trends to maintain and update information technology systems.
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9.4.12.K.72
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Demonstrate technical knowledge of the Internet to develop and maintain information technology systems.
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9.4.12.K.73
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Access and use Internet services to service and update information technology systems and to complete other information technology tasks.
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9.4.12.K.74
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Install and configure software programs to maintain and update information technology systems.
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9.4.12.K.75
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Demonstrate knowledge of Web page basics to convey an understanding of Web page design and functioning.
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9.4.12.K.76
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Employ information technology knowledge and procedures when configuring or modifying an operating system to ensure optimal system functioning.
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9.4.12.K.77
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Perform standard computer backup procedures to protect information.
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9.4.12.K.78
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Recognize and analyze potential information technology security threats to develop and maintain security measures.
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9.4.12.K.79
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Maintain computer systems to ensure optimal functioning of information technology systems.
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9.4.12.K.80
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Provide support and training to maintain proper network functioning.
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9.4.12.K.81
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Identify and describe quality assurance concepts to develop an understanding of the requirements for quality information technology products/services.
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9.4.12.K.82
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Describe the use of computer forensics to prevent and solve information technology crimes and security breaches.
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21st-Century Life and Careers
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9.4 Career and Technical EducationAll students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
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K. Information Technology Career Cluster
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(1) Network Systems
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Content Statement |
CPI# |
Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) |
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12
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Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.
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9.4.12.K.(1).1
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Identify and analyze an individual’s or a business organization’s network system needs and requirements to design a network.
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9.4.12.K.(1).2
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Analyze a network system to determine if it meets specifications.
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9.4.12.K.(1).3
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Design a network system using industry-specific technologies, tools, and standards to demonstrate a basic understanding of network architecture.
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9.4.12.K.(1).4
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Perform network system installation and configuration to launch a network system.
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9.4.12.K.(1).5
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Perform network administration and monitoring to maintain a network system.
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9.4.12.K.(1).6
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Perform network maintenance and user support services to maintain a network system.
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21st-Century Life and Careers
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9.4 Career and Technical EducationAll students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
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K. Information Technology Career Cluster
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| Pathway |
(2) Information Support & Services
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Content Statement |
CPI# |
Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) |
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12
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Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.
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9.4.12.K.(2).1
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Perform user support to maintain service.
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9.4.12.K.(2).2
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Manage software systems to maintain and update service.
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9.4.12.K.(2).3
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Use hardware design, operation, and maintenance knowledge and skills to provide user support.
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9.4.12.K.(2).4
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of operating system design, operation, and maintenance to provide informational support and perform service tasks.
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9.4.12.K.(2).5
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Demonstrate the use of networking concepts to develop a network.
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9.4.12.K.(2).6
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Employ knowledge of information system analysis and design to evaluate information systems.
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9.4.12.K.(2).7
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Employ system installation and maintenance skills when setting up and maintaining an information system to demonstrate application of fundamental system knowledge.
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9.4.12.K.(2).8
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Employ system administration and control skills to monitor an information system.
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9.4.12.K.(2).9
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Employ technical writing and documentation skills to keep records necessary for an information system.
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9.4.12.K.(2).10
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Identify and implement quality assurance processes to maximize information system operation.
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21st-Century Life and Careers
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9.4 Career and Technical EducationAll students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
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K. Information Technology Career Cluster
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(3) Web & Digital Communication
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Content Statement |
CPI# |
Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) |
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12
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Communication Skills: All clusters rely on effective oral and written communication strategies for creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas that incorporate technical terminology and information.
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9.4.12.K.(3).1
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Prepare specifications for digital communication products to communicate specifications to various audiences.
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9.4.12.K.(3).2
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Create and implement a digital communication product to meet customer needs.
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Systems:
- Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations.
- Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services.
- Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.
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9.4.12.K.(3).3
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Gather and analyze customer requirements for digital communications to best meet consumer needs.
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9.4.12.K.(3).4
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Define the scope of work in a written form to summarize and meet customer requirements for digital communication.
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9.4.12.K.(3).5
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Identify and implement quality assurance processes to deliver quality digital communication products and services.
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Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.
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9.4.12.K.(3).6
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Consider intellectual property issues when creating Web pages and comply with intellectual property rights statutes and regulations.
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Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.
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9.4.12.K.(3).7
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Iterate through the design and development process to create a uniform Web-based or digital product.
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9.4.12.K.(3).8
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Participate in a user-focused design and development process to produce Web-based and digital communication solutions.
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9.4.12.K.(3).9
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Design and employ the use of motion graphics to create a visual Web-based or digital design.
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9.4.12.K.(3).10
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Demonstrate the effective use of tools, including tools for product development, product management, and production, to complete Web-based or digital communication projects.
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9.4.12.K.(3).11
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Employ knowledge of Web design, programming, and administration to develop and maintain Web-based applications.
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9.4.12.K.(3).12
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Perform maintenance and customer support functions for digital communication products to maintain quality products that meet customer needs.
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9.4.12.K.(3).13
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Test a digital communication product to evaluate its functionality.
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21st-Century Life and Careers
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9.4 Career and Technical EducationAll students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
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K. Information Technology Career Cluster
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(4) Programming & Software Development
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Content Statement |
CPI# |
Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) |
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12
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Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.
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9.4.12.K.(4).1
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Identify and analyze customer software needs and requirements to guide programming and software development.
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9.4.12.K.(4).2
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Create and use information technology strategies and project plans when solving specific problems to deliver a product that meets customer specifications.
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9.4.12.K.(4).3
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Identify and analyze system and software requirements to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
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9.4.12.K.(4).4
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Demonstrate the effective use of software development tools to develop software applications.
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9.4.12.K.(4).5
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Use the software development process to design a software application and deliver it to the customer.
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9.4.12.K.(4).6
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Produce a computer application, in code, to demonstrate proficiency in developing an application using the appropriate programming language.
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9.4.12.K.(4).7
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Implement software testing procedures to ensure quality products.
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9.4.12.K.(4).8
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Perform quality assurance tasks to produce quality products.
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9.4.12.K.(4).9
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Perform maintenance and customer support functions to maintain software applications.
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9.4.12.K.(4).10
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Develop and maintain a database to store information.
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