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.

      Identify three human-made objects.K.NC.1.1

  • 2:

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

    1. 1.

      Identify that parts make a whole.K.NC.2.1

  • 3:

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

    1. 1.

      Identify technologies used in the home.K.NC.3.1

Social Interactions in Information & Communication Technology

  • 1:

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

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate respect for the work of others.K.SI.1.1

    2. 2.

      Identify five ways to respect equipment.K.SI.1.2

  • 2:

    Students investigate the advantages and disadvantages of technology.

    1. 1.

      Recognize that an advantage is desirable and that a disadvantage is undesirable.K.SI.2.1

Information & Communication Technology Tools

  • 1:

    Students recognize and demonstrate skills in operating technological systems.

    1. 1.

      Describe technology using accurate terminology.K.CT.1.1

    2. 2.

      Use input/output devices to operate various technologies.K.CT.1.2

  • 3:

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

    1. 1.

      Recognize technology as a tool to help complete a task.K.CT.3.1

Information & Communication Technology Processes

  • 2:

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

    1. 1.

      Identify information technologies used for communicating ideas.K.CP.2.1

Information Literacy

  • 1:

    Students use technology to locate and acquire information.

    1. 1.

      Identify what information is.K.IL.1.1

    2. 2.

      Recognize that information can be represented in a variety of ways.K.IL.1.2

Frequently asked questions

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