Eighth Grade Technology Content Standards
We live in a technological world which is in a constant state of change. As educators we are committed to teaching our students to become proficient, responsible and ethical users of technology. When technology is integrated into the classroom curriculum, students learn to use technology as a tool to improve productivity, research information, solve problems and communicate ideas.
Within each grade level students develop specific technological skills which include word processing, keyboarding, desktop management, multimedia presentations and internet use. These skills are integrated within each grade level curriculum to meet the 2nd, 5th and 8th grade benchmark standards.
Eighth grade students are expected to:
- Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems
- Understand the impact of evolving technologies and their effect on society
- Exhibit legal and ethical behavior when using information and technology, and understand the consequences of misuse
- Use content-specific software and simulations to support learning and research
- Apply technology tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration and learning throughout the curriculum
- Design, develop, publish, and present projects using technology to demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences
- Collaborate with others and investigate curriculum-related issues, information and solutions using telecommunications tools
- Select and use appropriate tools, technology resources, and strategies to accomplish a variety of tasks, problem solve and to support practical applications to learning
- Evaluate the accuracy, relevance and reliability of electronic
information source
Cited from the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
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Basic operations and concepts
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems
- Be proficient in the use of technology
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Social, ethical and human issues
- Understand the ethical, cultural and societal issues related to technology
- Practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software
- Develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support life-long learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity
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Technology productivity tools
- Use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity
- Use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications and produce other creative works
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Technology communications tools
- Use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts and other audiences
- Use a variety of media and formats to communicate information effectively to multiple audiences
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Technology research tools
- Use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources
- Use technology tools to process data and report results
- Evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks
- Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
- Use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions
- Employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world