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8th grade Idaho Student Information Technology Standards

Check-off Sheet

  Standard Content Knowledge and Skills Dates
Standard 1:  Basic Operations and Concepts Demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic nature and operations of technology systems. Use developmentally appropriate and accurate technology terminology  
Identify the appropriate technology device to complete a task  
Make informed choices among technology systems, resources and services.  
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology Demonstrate increasingly sophisticated operation of technology components  
Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine software and hardware problems that occur in everyday use.  

Standard 2:  Social, Ethical, and Human Issues

 

Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society.  
Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues when using technology, information sources, and consequences of misuse.  
Practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software Practice responsible use of technology devices and software  
Demonstrate respect for others when using technology tools  
Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using technology and information  
Standard 3:  Technology Productivity Tools Use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Use formatting capabilities of technology for communicating and illustrating
Use a variety of technology tools for data collection and analysis  
Publish and present information using technology tools  
Use technology tools to support system analysis and modeling  
Standard 4:  Technology Communication Tools Use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of facilitated and independent learning.  
Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication and publishing activities to create curriculum related products for audiences inside and outside the classroom  
Collaboratively use telecommunications and online resources  
Standard 5:  Technology Research Tools Use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Locate information from electronic resources  
Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources.  
Use technology tools to process data and report results Select appropriate technology tools for data analysis and reporting  
Standard 6:  Technology Problem-Solving and Decision Making Tools Use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions Determine when technology is useful, select and use the appropriate tools, and technology resources to solve the problem, and report findings.