Nature, Concepts and Systems (systems thinking, interactions, and design)

  • 1:

    Students understand the history and progression of technology in relation to the development and design of future technology.

    1. 1.

      Distinguish how changes in technological tools affect outcomes.4.NC.1.1

  • 2:

    Students analyze the parts of a technological system in terms of input, process, output, and feedback.

    1. 1.

      Determine the effects of feedback in the system model.4.NC.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the resources needed in a system in order for it to work.4.NC.2.2

  • 3:

    Students analyze the relationships and the connections between technologies in different fields of study and how they apply to communities.

    1. 1.

      Identify examples of how technology changes have affected society.4.NC.3.1

  • 4:

    Students understand the purpose and demonstrate the use of the design process in problem solving.

    1. 1.

      Adapt a structured method to produce a variety of solutions to a given problem using the design process.4.NC.4.1

Social Interactions in Information & Communication Technology

  • 1:

    Students understand the safe, ethical, legal, and societal issues related to technology.

    1. 1.

      compare and contrast consequences of illegal and unethical technology use.4.SI.1.1

    2. 2.

      Communicate issues relating to online safety.4.SI.1.2

    3. 3.

      Determine where and when to cite a source of information.4.SI.1.3

    4. 4.

      Identify cultural issues relating to technology.4.SI.1.4

  • 2:

    Students investigate the advantages and disadvantages of technology.

    1. 1.

      Distinguish advantages and disadvantages of technology on society.4.SI.2.1

Information & Communication Technology Tools

  • 1:

    Students recognize and demonstrate skills in operating technological systems.

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate how to use parts of Application windows and menu options.4.CT.1.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the correct use of all letters, punctuation, symbol and command keys using proper techniques.4.CT.1.2

    3. 3.

      Use input/output devices and other peripherals.4.CT.1.3

    4. 4.

      Manage and maintain files and folders independently application.4.CT.1.4

    5. 5.

      Demonstrate the correct use of all letters, punctuation, symbol and command keys.4.CT.1.5

  • 2:

    Students use technology to enhance learning, extend capability, and promote creativity.

    1. 1.

      Use presentation application to develop a product.4.CT.2.1

  • 3:

    Students evaluate and select information tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks

    1. 1.

      Explain how problems are solved through innovations.4.CT.3.1

Information & Communication Technology Processes

  • 1:

    Students understand the purpose of information technologies to communicate with a variety of collaborators.

    1. 1.

      Utilize virtual collaboration environments to contribute within a group to the production of a digital output.4.CP.1.1

  • 2:

    Students exchange information and ideas for an identified purpose through Information Technologies.

    1. 1.

      Select the best way to deliver a presentation/project deliver information and ideas based on the audience.4.CP.2.1

Information Literacy

  • 1:

    Students use technology to locate and acquire information.

    1. 1.

      Given a general topic predict what key details will be needed to refine a search in a database for a specific purpose.4.IL.1.1

  • 2:

    Students determine the reliability and relevancy of Information

    1. 1.

      evaluate the relevancy of the resource.4.IL.2.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2007
Where can I read the official document?
South Dakota Technology Content Standards