Technology Fluency & Adaptability
What This Is
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 This Matters
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.
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.
Growth Progression
Self-awareness -> supporting others -> shaping systems.
The Foundations
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.
Mindsets to 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.
Action in Context
In educational settings.
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.
Signs that I am putting this into practice.
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.
