Research and Digital Literacy

  • 1:

    Students use technology to locate, organize, evaluate and analyze information.ET.RL.1

    1. 1.

      Design a problem-based research project using technology to find and report information with properly cited.9-12.ET.RL.1.1

  • 2:

    Students determine the reliability and relevancy of information.ET.RL.2

    1. 1.

      Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic resources.9-12.ET.RL.2.1

Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

  • 1:

    Students analyze the relationship of technology in careers, communities, and society.ET.CT.1

    1. 1.

      Analyze intended and unintended impacts of technology on careers, communities, and society.9-12.ET.CT.1.1

  • 2:

    Students demonstrate the design process through problem solving.ET.CT.2

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast methods for problem-solving and decision-making.9-12.ET.CT.2.1

    2. 2.

      Formulate a technological solution using data-driven decision making.9-12.ET.CT.2.2

  • 3:

    Students evaluate and select technology tools based on the specific tasks.ET.CT.3

    1. 1.

      Organize and manage personal/professional information using technology tools.9-12.ET.CT.3.1

    2. 2.

      Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning.9-12.ET.CT.3.2

Digital Citizenship

  • 1:

    Students analyze the safe, ethical, legal, and societal issues related to technology.ET.DC.1

    1. 1.

      Evaluate the need for technology policies on a local, national, and global level.9-12.ET.DC.1.1

    2. 2.

      Investigate cyber-security issues in a technological society.9-12.ET.DC.1.2

    3. 3.

      Critique personal digital footprint.9-12.ET.DC.1.3

    4. 4.

      Create strategies to manage online relations and communications.9-12.ET.DC.1.4

    5. 5.

      Evaluate immediate and long-range effects of ethical and unethical uses of technology.9-12.ET.DC.1.5

Technology Operations and Concepts

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    Students interpret the history and progression of technology.ET.OC.1

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast how societal and economic changes reflect innovations and emerging technologies.9-12.ET.OC.1.1

    2. 2.

      Predict how the evolution of technology will shape the design and development of future technology.9-12.ET.OC.1.2

  • 2:

    Students analyze the parts of a technological system.ET.OC.2

    1. 1.

      Critique technology systems and peripherals to improve the user experience.9-12.ET.OC.2.1

  • 3:

    Students demonstrate skills in utilizing technological systems.ET.OC.3

    1. 1.

      Implement grade-level appropriate technology vocabulary.9-12.ET.OC.3.1

    2. 4.

      Create a product by incorporating prior knowledge and advanced skills.9-12.ET.OC.3.4

    3. 5.

      Apply the use of keyed technology into a variety of projects.9-12.ET.OC.3.5

    4. 6.

      Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software issues.9-12.ET.OC.3.6

Creativity and Innovation

  • 1:

    Students use technology to generate ideas and promote creativity.ET.CI.1

    1. 1.

      Investigate and apply simulations with real-world situations.9-12.ET.CI.1.1

    2. 2.

      Utilize a virtual learning environment as a strategy to build technology literacy skills.9-12.ET.CI.1.2

    3. 3.

      Utilize technology for collaboration, research, publication, communication and productivity.9-12.ET.CI.1.3

Communication and Collaboration

  • 1:

    Students use technology to communicate with others.ET.CC.1

    1. 1.

      Critique a variety of communication tools to effectively and efficiently communicate with a targeted audience and purpose.9-12.ET.CC.1.1

  • 2:

    Students use technology to collaborate for an identified purpose.ET.CC.2

    1. 1.

      Collaborate with peers, experts, and others by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate creative works.9-12.ET.CC.2.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
South Dakota Educational Technology Standards

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