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Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies
TSDS PEIMS Code:
03581500 (First Time Taken) (TAINDET1)
03581600 (Second Time Taken) (TAINDET2)
03581700 (Third Time Taken) (TAINDET3)
Grade Placement: 9–12
In the Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies course, through the study of
evolving/emerging technologies, including technology-related terms, concepts, and data input
strategies, students will communicate information in different formats and to diverse audiences
using a variety of technologies. Students will learn to make informed decisions, develop and
produce original work that exemplifies the standards identified by the selected profession or
discipline, and publish the product in electronic media and print. Students will demonstrate
efficient acquisition of information by identifying task requirements, using search strategies, and
using technology to access, analyze, and evaluate the acquired information. By using technology
as a tool that supports the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select
the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the
results. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration;
research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital
citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.
Independent Study in Technology Applications
TSDS PEIMS Code
03580900 (First Time Taken) (TAIND1)
03581000 (Second Time Taken) (TAIND2)
03581100 (Third Time Taken) (TAIND3)
Grade Placement: 9–12
Credit: 1
Recommended prerequisite: a minimum of one credit from the courses in the Information
Technology Career Cluster
In Independent Study in Technology Applications, through the study of technology applications
foundations, including technology-related terms, concepts, and data input strategies, students will
communicate information in different formats and to diverse audiences using a variety of
technologies. Students will learn to make informed decisions; develop and produce original work
that exemplifies the standards identified by the selected profession or discipline; and publish the
product in electronic media and print. Students will practice the efficient acquisition of information
by identifying task requirements, using search strategies, and using technology to access,
analyze, and evaluate the acquired information. By using technology as a tool that supports the
work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology
appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. The six
strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and
information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship;
and technology operations and concepts.