Standard 2 : The impact of computing resources on local and global society



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General Information

Number: SC.68.CS-PC.2
Title: The impact of computing resources on local and global society
Type: Standard
Subject: Science
Grade: 68
Body of Knowledge: Computer Science - Personal, Community, Global, and Ethical Impact

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
SC.68.CS-PC.2.1: Analyze the positive and negative impacts of computing, social networking and web technologies on human culture.
SC.68.CS-PC.2.2: Explain the possible consequences of cyberbullying and inappropriate use of social media on personal life and society.
SC.68.CS-PC.2.3: Describe the influence of access to information technologies over time and the effects those changes have had on education, the workplace, and the global society.
SC.68.CS-PC.2.4: Describe how the unequal net-neutrality and distribution of computing resources in a global economy raises issues of equity, access, and power.
SC.68.CS-PC.2.5: Describe ways in which adaptive technologies can assist users with special needs to function in their daily lives.
SC.68.CS-PC.2.6: Identify and discuss the technology skills needed in the workplace.
SC.68.CS-PC.2.7: Interpret writings and/or communications which use developmentally appropriate terminology.
SC.68.CS-PC.2.8: Identify interdisciplinary careers that are enhanced by computer science.


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