What does this competency represent? What does it involve?
Technology Fluency & Adaptability is the capacity to confidently learn, use, and evolve digital tools and systems in ways that make work smarter, more collaborative, and more ethical.
It combines curiosity, critical awareness, and the willingness to troubleshoot, experiment, and share what you learn.
This competency shows up when you adapt workflows, help others navigate new tools, and make choices that protect privacy, fairness, and access.
At its best, Technology Fluency & Adaptability means using digital solutions not just for efficiency, but to create systems and communities that grow with changing needs.
Why does this matter for your future readiness?
Because technology keeps changing — and so does the way we learn, work, and connect.
When you stay curious, keep learning new tools, and help others adapt, you make digital systems work better for everyone.
Technology Fluency & Adaptability empowers you to solve problems, protect people’s privacy and access, and shape smarter, fairer ways to use tech — so progress doesn’t leave people behind.
🌳Tree Roamap
Technology Fluency & Adaptability
The Tree Roadmap helps you see how each competency comes to life — not just in theory, but in daily actions and real-world impact.
Together, these layers help you understand what this competency really looks like, why it matters for your future readiness, and how you can grow it — step by step.
Use the Tree to see your progress, talk about it with others, make strengths and areas for growth visible, set and manage your goals, and help you get wherever you're going next.
Conditions for Practice
& Growth
✅ Do I have access to the tools and training I need?
✅ Is there time and support to learn new technology without fear of failing?
✅ Do we talk about how our tech choices affect fairness, privacy, and access for everyone?
Trunk: Daily habits and core actions.
I use tools effectively for my own work — and keep learning new features.
I make time to test, adapt, or improve how I use digital tools.
I ask for help or look up solutions when I’m stuck.
I share tech tips with others so they don’t feel left behind.
Rings: Growth and expansion.
I start by using tools well for my own work.
I grow by supporting peers to use tech confidently.
I expand by shaping how teams or systems use technology in ethical, efficient ways.
Leaves: Signs I am living and growing this.
I test out new software or features instead of sticking only with what I know.
I adapt workflows when they’re inefficient or confusing.
I explain digital tools clearly to teammates or peers.
I share simple resources — like step-by-step guides — to help others use tools well.
I ask questions about privacy, ethics, or who benefits from a tool.
Roots: The core attitudes and beliefs that I cultivate.
I stay curious about how new tools can help me — and my team — work better.
I’m willing to learn, experiment, and troubleshoot instead of giving up when tech feels hard.
I think about how my tech choices affect people’s privacy, access, or wellbeing.
I stay open to feedback on how I use tools and data.
I believe tech should make things more fair, not just faster.
Fruit: The real impact I create for others.
I make work or communication easier for my teams and communities.
I help protect people’s privacy and rights when we use digital tools.
I help teammates feel confident using new tools — no one is left behind.
I recommend improvements that make systems or workflows stronger.
Branches: How I apply it in my settings and experiences.
I use tech to make schoolwork or projects clearer — like presentations or spreadsheets.
I support my teams by setting up systems that help everyone stay organized.
I help others learn tools or troubleshoot problems.
I participate in digital collaboration — like online meetings or shared platforms.
I look for ways to recommend better systems or practices that save time and effort.