Grade 8
Research and Digital Literacy
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Students use technology to locate, organize, evaluate and analyze information.ET.RL.1
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Implement a plan for conducting a search of electronic resources for a given task.8.ET.RL.1.1
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Evaluate and cite digital based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.8.ET.RL.1.2
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Students determine the reliability and relevancy of information.ET.RL.2
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Analyze online sources for accuracy, authority, comprehensiveness, and currency.8.ET.RL.2.1
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Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
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Students analyze the relationship of technology in careers, communities, and society.ET.CT.1
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Analyze how careers have changed due to the progression of technology.8.ET.CT.1.1
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Students demonstrate the design process through problem solving.ET.CT.2
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Apply a selected design process to a student-identified problem.8.ET.CT.2.1
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Students evaluate and select technology tools based on the specific tasks.ET.CT.3
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Develop, analyze, and integrate a repertoire of strategies to apply new technologies to tasks.8.ET.CT.3.1
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Digital Citizenship
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Students analyze the safe, ethical, legal, and societal issues related to technology.ET.DC.1
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Outline the components and purpose of acceptable use and other technology policies.8.ET.DC.1.1
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Analyze risks and consequences of sharing information online.8.ET.DC.1.2
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Advocate for the importance of a positive digital footprint.8.ET.DC.1.3
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Apply concepts of positive digital relations to online relationships.8.ET.DC.1.4
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Analyze security vulnerabilities to protect personal privacy.8.ET.DC.1.5
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Technology Operations and Concepts
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Students interpret the history and progression of technology.ET.OC.1
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Critique the progression of technology systems and peripherals to improve the user experience.8.ET.OC.1.1
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Predict the effects that may result from society's increasing reliance on technology.8.ET.OC.1.2
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Students analyze the parts of a technological system.ET.OC.2
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Compare the effect one system has on another system.8.ET.OC.2.1
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Students demonstrate skills in utilizing technological systems.ET.OC.3
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Implement grade-level appropriate technology vocabulary.8.ET.OC.3.1
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Demonstrate ways to present and publish information using a variety of applications.8.ET.OC.3.4
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Practice the use of keyed technology into any learning environment.8.ET.OC.3.5
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Demonstrate the ability to locate and use documentation and online resources to help solve hardware/software problems.8.ET.OC.3.6
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Creativity and Innovation
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Students use technology to generate ideas and promote creativity.ET.CI.1
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Recommend and integrate applications that could be extended to other situations.8.ET.CI.1.1
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Demonstrate the ability to utilize virtual learning environments to generate ideas and promote creativity.8.ET.CI.1.2
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Communication and Collaboration
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Students use technology to communicate with others.ET.CC.1
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Evaluate a variety of communication tools to effectively and efficiently publish information.8.ET.CC.1.1
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Students use technology to collaborate for an identified purpose.ET.CC.2
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Evaluate effective collaborative technology to manage interpersonal communication and information.8.ET.CC.2.1
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 8
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2015
- Where can I read the official document?
- South Dakota Educational Technology Standards
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