Grades 6, 7, 8

Other Kentucky Technology sets

• Grades K-2
• Grades K, 1, 2, 3
• Grades 3-5
• Grades 4, 5
• Grades 6-8
• Grades 9-12
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

collaborative and interactive projects use technology to enhance learning.

acceptable technology etiquette is essential to respectful social interactions and good citizenship.

ethical use of technology is necessary to ensure safety, privacy and legal issues.

technology is used in occupations as a basic skill to be successful and productive in a global society.

assistive technology supports learning to ensure equitable access to a productive life.

explain the importance of safe Internet use (e.g., iSafe skills)

apply safe behavior when using technology

describe intellectual property issues related to technology

practice responsible (e.g., virus protection, passwords) use of technology adhering to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) as well as other state and federal laws

model ethical behavior relating to security, privacy, passwords and personal information and recognize possible consequences of misuse

use legal and ethical practices when completing digital projects/school work and credit all participants for their contribution to the work

investigate basic issues related to responsible use of technology and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use

investigate software piracy, its impact on the technology industry and possible repercussions to individuals and/or the school district

use appropriate behavior related to computers, networks, digital information (e.g., security, privacy, passwords, personal information)

use proper social etiquette with any technology (e.g., email, blogs, IM, telephone, help desk) while collaborating with peers, experts and others

use technology to engage in interactive projects in the classroom

describe how societal expectations drive the acceptance and use of new products and systems

investigate how the use of technology affects humans in various ways (e.g., safety, comfort, choices and attitudes)

explore how technology is used in different occupations

engage technology to support learning (e.g., online courses, online assessments)

conclude that assistive technology supports learning to ensure equitable access to a productive life

technology supports creative thinking and implementation of new ideas to reach goals.

technology supports critical thinking skills used in inquiry/problem solving to make informed decisions.

technology assists in researching, analyzing and evaluating information obtained from a variety of sources to answer an essential question across all content areas.

technology is used to analyze real world data through inquiry/problem solving in order to produce results.

technology problem solving strategies is applied to innovative design for authentic, creative and real-world applications.

demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and limitations of the Internet

apply a research process model (e.g., Big6, Research Cycle) to conduct online research

locate and collect information from a variety of electronic resources (e.g. search engines, CDROM, online periodical databases, Virtual library/online catalogs, interactive video conferencing) and correctly cite sources

evaluate the accuracy and appropriateness of electronic information

organize information that is collected using a variety of tools (e.g., spreadsheet, database, saved files)

communicate results of research and learning with others using the most appropriate tools (e.g., desktop-published or word-processed report, multimedia presentation)

manipulate data using charting tools and graphic organizers (e.g., concept mapping, flow charting and outlining software) to connect ideas and organize information

use appropriate technology and strategies to solve content-specific problems in the real-world

determine which technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) to inquire/problem-solve in self-directed and extended learning

apply strategies for identifying and solving minor hardware and software problems

use technology to solve problems using critical thinking and problem-solving strategies

explore how inquiry/problem-solving impact science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) (e.g., design, programming, robotics)

use technology to express creativity in all content areas

design, develop, publish and present original, innovative products (e.g., Web pages, video, robotics, online content)

collaborate with peers, experts and others to develop solutions and innovative products (e.g., design/CAD, troubleshooting, helpdesk, models, systems)

describe how technological innovation often results when ideas, knowledge or skills are shared within a technology