Review+8.1

=Review draft of __8.1 Educational Technology__=

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 * ALL STUDENTS WILL USE DIGITAL TOOLS TO ACCESS, MANAGE, EVALUATE, AND SYNTHESIZE INFORMATION TO SOLVE PROBLEMS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLABORATIVELY AND TO CREATE AND COMMUNICATE KNOWLEDGE.**

__Strand A: Technology Operations and Concepts__

8.1.2.A.1 Identify the basic features of a computer and explain how to use them effectively. 8.1.2.A.2 Use technology terms in daily practice. 8.1.2.A.3 Discuss the common uses of computer applications and hardware and identify their advantages and disadvantages. 8.1.2.A.4 Create a document with text using a word processing program. 8.1.2.A.5 Demonstrate the ability to navigate in developmentally appropriate virtual environments.
 * Content: The use of technology and digital tools requires knowledge and appropriate use of operations and related applications.**

8.1.4.A.1 Demonstrate effective input of text and data using an input device. 8.1.4.A.2 Create a document with text formatting and graphics using word processing. 8.1.4.A.3 Create and present a multi-media presentation that includes graphics. 8.1.4.A.4 Create a simple spreadsheet, enter data, and interpret the information. 8.1.4.A.5 Determine the benefits of a wide range of digital tools by using them to solve problems.

8.1.8.A.1 Create a professional documents (e.g., a newsletter, a personalized learning plan, a business letter or flyer) using advanced features of a word processing program. 8.1.8.A.2 Plan and create a simple database, define fields, input data and produce a report using sort and query. 8.1.8.A.3 Create a multi-media presentation including sound and images. 8.1.8.A.4 Generate a spreadsheet to calculate, graph and present information. 8.1.8.A.5 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems.

8.1.12.A.1 Construct a spreadsheet, enter data, use mathematical or logical functions to manipulate and process data, generate charts and graphs and interpret the results. 8.1.12.A.2 Produce and edit a multi-page document for a commercial or professional audience using desktop publishing and/or graphic software. 8.1.12.A.3 Participate in online courses, learning communities, social networks, or a virtual world as resources for life long learning. 8.1.12.A.4 Create a personalized digital portfolio that contains a resume, exemplary projects and activities reflecting personal and academic interests, achievements, and career aspirations.

__Strand B: Creativity and Innovation__


 * Content: The use of digital tools enhances creativity and the construction of knowledge.**

8.1.2.B.1 Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media-rich resources.

8.1.4.B.1 Produce a media-rich digital story about a significant local event or issue based on first-person interviews.

8.1.8.B.1 Synthesize and publish inforamtion about a local or global event / issue on a web-based shared hosted service.

8.1.12.B.1 Design and pilot a digital learning game to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to one or more content areas or a real world situation.

__Strand C: Communication and Collaboration__


 * Content: Digital tools and environments support the learning process and foster collaboration in solving local or global issues and problems.**

8.1.2.C.1 Engage in a variety of developmentally appropriate learning activities with students from other classes, schools or countries using electronic tools.

8.1.4.C.1 Engage in online discussions with learners in the United States or from other countries to understand their perspectives on a global problem / issue.

8.1.8.C.1 Participate in an online learning community with learners from other countries to understand their perspectives on a global problem / issue and propose possible solutions.

8.1.12.C.1 Develop an innovative solution to a complex local or global problems / issue in collaboration with peers and experts and present the idea for feedback in an online community.

__Strand D: Digital Cititzenship__


 * Content: Technological advancements create societal concerns regarding the practice of safe, legal and ethical behaviors.**

8.1.2.D.1 Model legal and ethical behaviors when using digital and print information by citing resources.

8.1.4.D.1 Discuss the importance of cyber safety, cyber security, and cyber ethics as individuals and members of the global community when using existing and emerging technologies. 8.1.4.D.2 Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of print and non-print electronic information sources. 8.1.4.D.3 Explain the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and the consequences of inappropriate use of technology. 8.1.8.D.1 Demonstrate how inforamtion may be biased by creating a multimedia presentation based on research on a controversial issue.

8.1.12.D.1 Predict the impact on society of unethical use of digital tools based on research with peers and experts in the field. 8.1.12.D.2 Compare and contrast international government philosophies on filters for censorship. 8.1.12.D.3 Explain the impact of cyber crimes on society.

__Strand E: Research and Information Fluency__


 * Content: Effective use of digital tools assists in gathering and managing information.**

8.1.2.E.1 Research a problem / issue affecting children using digital tools and resources and discuss possible solutions.

8.1.4.E.1 Investigate a problem / issue found in the United States and / or another country from multiple perspectives using digital tools and resources and evaluate findings to present possible solutions.

8.1.8.E.1 Gather and analyze findings to produce a possible solution for a content-related or real world problem using data collection technology.

8.1.12.E.1 Develop a systematic plan of investigation with peers and experts from other countries to produce an innovative solution to a state, national or worldwide issue.

__Strand F: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making__


 * Content: Information accessed through the use of digital tools assists in generating solutions and making decisions.**

8.1.2.F.1 Use mapping tools to plan and choose alternate routes to and from various locations.

8.1.4.F.1 Select and apply digital tools to collect, organize, and analyze data that support a scientific finding.

8.1.8.F.1 Use an electronic authoring tool in collaboration with learners from other countries to glean their perspectives about a current event or contemporary figure.

8.1.12.F.1 Select and use specialized databases for advanced research to solve real world problems. 8.1.12.F.2 Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address educational, career, personal, and social needs.