2025-2026 Program and Budget Handbook

c. Prepare students to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. d. ISTE Standards serve as the framework for high quality technology integration. • Digital Citizenship a. Empowering students with skills for responsible and ethical digital engagement. b. UTK-12 students are required annually to complete a mandatory digital citizenship lesson and submit the Responsible Use Policy (RUP). Completion of both is recorded in MiSiS. c. Cultivating a positive, authentic digital footprint for college and career success d. Digital Citizenship Competencies: Inclusive, Informed, Engaged, Balanced, & Alert • Computer Science Education a. UTK to 5th grade students receives 20 hours of computer science instruction each year i. Code.org b. 6th to 8th grade students completes at least one rigorous and relevant computer science course i. Computer Science Discoveries c. 9th to 12th grade students have access to a computer science pathway i. Exploring Computer Science ii. Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles iii. Advanced Placement Computer Science A • Esports a. Electronic sports (Esports) are competitive video gaming. Esports blends creativity with strategy and teamwork.

b. Esports competitions often involve challenges such as speed-building, resource management, and problem solving in custom-designed worlds. c. These events encourage players to collaborate, think critically, and adapt strategies in real time, fostering skills like communication, leadership, and innovation. Literacy: require clear communication, both written (chat) and verbal, to coordinate effectively. c. Media Literacy: Players analyze in-game content, stream broadcasts, and esports related media critically. Numeracy: a. Data Analysis: Players interpret statistics to optimize outcomes. b. Probability and Risk Assessment: Players calculate odds and make decisions based on probabilities during gameplay. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): a. Teamwork and Collaboration: Players work together to achieve common goals, learning how to cooperate and manage team dynamics. a. Critical Thinking and Strategy: Players read and interpret game instructions, rules, and lore to develop strategies. b. Communication Skills: Team-based esports

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