Standards

Stratford Technology Education Standards

• Uses different sources of information, including print materials and electronic sources such as computer software and the Internet.
• Applies technology based problem-solving techniques to solve problems.
• Describe the impact of technology on society, the environment, and resources.
• Communicates and records technical information.
• Uses a variety of tools, equipment, and materials to solve problems.
• Discover career opportunities in technology and the educational requirements for various technical careers.

Connecticut Technology Education Standards

• Students will:
• Understand the link between technology and the economy, and recognize that link as the force behind societal emergence and evolution.
• Understand the impact that technology has on the social, cultural and environmental aspects of their lives.
• Become aware of the world of work and its function in society, diversity, expectations, trends and requirements.
• Recognize technology as the result of a creative act, and will be able to apply disciplined problem-solving strategies to enhance invention and innovation.
• Identify and develop leadership attributes and apply them in team situations.
• Know the origins, properties and processing techniques associated with the material build ing blocks of technology.
• Understand and be able to effectively apply physical, graphic and electronic communications techniques in processing, transmitting, receiving and organizing information.
• Understand and be able to demonstrate the methods involved in turning raw materials into usable products.
• Understand transportation systems and the environments used to move goods and people, and the subsystems common to each.
• Demonstrate the techniques of enterprise and how they relate to product and service production, economics, human and material resources, and technology.
• Be able to apply the engineering design process to achieve desired outcomes across all technology content areas.