ITEA+Standards

= **The International Technology Education Association** = = Standards for Technology Literacy =

The International Technology Education Association has developed standards that are meant to foster a comprehension of the interconnected fields of technology, engineering, science and mathematics. These standards have been designed to complement the standards of several states, including Pennsylvania. In the STEM School setting, adherence to these standards will provide the students with a lens through which they can conduct research, investigate topics and solve problems.
 * **Downloadable version of ITEA Standards List:**


 * **Downloadable version of an in-depth explanation of ITEA Standards:**

**The Nature of Technology**

 * Standard 1.** Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology.
 * Standard 2.** Students will develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology.
 * Standard 3.** Students will develop an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.

**Technology and Society**

 * Standard 4.** Students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology.
 * Standard 5.** Students will develop an understanding of the effects of technology on the environment.
 * Standard 6.** Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.
 * Standard 7.** Students will develop an understanding of the influence of technology on history.

**Design**

 * Standard 8**. Students will develop an understanding of the attributes of design.
 * Standard 9.** Students will develop an understanding of engineering design.
 * Standard 10.** Students will develop an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.

**Abilities for a Technological World**

 * Standard 11.** Students will develop abilities to apply the design process.
 * Standard 12.** Students will develop abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems.
 * Standard 13.** Students will develop abilities to assess the impact of products and systems.

**The Designed World**

 * Standard 14.** Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use medical technologies.
 * Standard 15.** Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use agricultural and related biotechnologies.
 * Standard 16.** Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use energy and power technologies.
 * Standard 17.** Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use information and communication technologies.
 * Standard 18.** Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use transportation technologies.
 * Standard 19.** Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use manufacturing technologies.
 * Standard 20.** Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies