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Iowa K–6 technology standards

Iowa writes its own technology standards. They are published as Iowa Core 21st Century Skills, adopted 2010 and are not a version of a national framework. 15 of 18 are matched to a national standard.

Framework
Iowa Core 21st Century Skills
Adopted
2010
Source last checked
July 25, 2026
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18 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • 21.K-2.TL.1K-2
    Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions.
  • 21.K-2.TL.2K-2
    Use a variety of technology tools and media-rich resources to work collaboratively with others.
  • 21.K-2.TL.3K-2
    Utilize predetermined digital resources and tools to answer questions or solve problems.
  • 21.K-2.TL.4K-2
    Use technological resources to investigate given questions or problems.
  • 21.K-2.TL.5K-2
    Understand and practice appropriate and safe uses of technology.
  • 21.K-2.TL.6K-2
    Understand basic technology hardware and software and their application.
  • 21.3-5.TL.13-5
    Use technology resources to create original products, identify patterns and problems, make predictions, and propose solutions.
  • 21.3-5.TL.23-5
    Use interactive technologies in a collaborative group to produce digital presentations or products in a curricular area.
  • 21.3-5.TL.33-5
    Utilize digital tools and resources to investigate real-world issues, answer questions, or solve problems.
  • 21.3-5.TL.43-5
    Use technological resources to develop and refine questions for investigation.
  • 21.3-5.TL.53-5
    Understand and practice appropriate, legal, and safe uses of technology for lifelong learning.
  • 21.3-5.TL.63-5
    Understand technology hardware and software system operations and their application.
  • 21.6-8.TL.16
    Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of innovative technology products and problem solving.
  • 21.6-8.TL.26
    Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using interactive technology.
  • 21.6-8.TL.36
    Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
  • 21.6-8.TL.46
    Use critical thinking skills to conduct research, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate technological tools and resources.
  • 21.6-8.TL.56
    Understand the legal and ethical issues of technology as related to individuals, cultures, and societies.
  • 21.6-8.TL.66
    Understand the underlying structure and application of technology systems.

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