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K–12 Standards

Grades 6, 7, 8

Other Idaho Information and Communication Technology sets

Creativity and Innovation

  • 1.1:

    Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and use information and communication technologies to develop innovative products and processes.

    1. 1.

      Apply existing knowledge to generatenew ideas, products, or processes.6-8.ICT.1.1.1

    2. 2.

      Create original works as a means of personal or group expression using student selected resources.6-8.ICT.1.1.2

    3. 3.

      Build models and simulations to explore systems, issues and trends.6-8.ICT.1.1.3

Communication and Collaboration

  • 2.1:

    Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, to support individual learning, and to contribute to the learning of others.

    1. 1.

      Inquire, interact, and communicate ideas, employing a variety of digital media and environments.6-8.ICT.2.1.1

    2. 2.

      Collaborate with others using digital tools and media to identify and research an issue, compare solutions, and make a decision.6-8.ICT.2.1.2

Research Skills and Critical Thinking

  • 3.1:

    Exercise critical thinking to plan and conduct research using a variety of information resources including print, digital and other sources

    1. 1.

      Organize and analyze information needs to formulate research questions to solve an information problem or make an informed decision.6-8.ICT.3.1.1

    2. 2.

      Compare and select information resources to solve an information problem or make an informed decision.6-8.ICT.3.1.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate navigation skills in accessing a variety of information resources and begin using advanced search skills.6-8.ICT.3.1.3

    4. 4.

      Collect, analyze and organize data and information to make decisions, draw conclusions, and create new understanding.6-8.ICT.3.1.4

Digital Citizenship

  • 4.1:

    Understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to information and communication technologies and practice legal and ethical behavior.

    1. 1.

      Practice safe, ethical, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.6-8.ICT.4.1.1

    2. 2.

      Use and cite all information and sources in an ethical and responsible manner.6-8.ICT.4.1.2

Technology Operations & Concepts

  • 5.1:

    Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

    1. 1.

      Differentiate, use and integrate technology tools.6-8.ICT.5.1.1

    2. 2.

      Select and use software applications.6-8.ICT.5.1.2

    3. 3.

      Troubleshoot technology tools and software applications.6-8.ICT.5.3

    4. 4.

      Apply previous knowledge to new technologies.6-8.ICT.5.1.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2013

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