South Dakota K–6 technology standards

Select the most appropriate creation tool from a teacher-generated collection.

Use various materials to create a display of physical items to introduce the concepts of cut, copy, and paste.

Define the term audience as it applies to digital communications.

Compare and contrast different audiences and the effects this has on communication strategies.

With support, create a model or graph to express possible solutions to a problem.

With support, use materials to explore data and suggest a solution.

Break down everyday problems or routines into smaller, more manageable steps. (Basic coding)

Demonstrate an understanding and apply student and teacher-led directions including forward, backward, right, left, up, and down.

Recognize positive daily etiquette in relation to positive online etiquette.

Define digital citizenship.

Identify appropriate and safe behaviors in real-world situations.

With guidance, practice ways to be safe online as it relates to a given task and application.

Demonstrate an understanding that digital resources (videos, images, text) are created by others and must be used respectfully.

Identify what information is considered “personal data”.

Demonstrate an understanding of how to stay safe online by evaluating situations when information should and should not be shared.

Demonstrate an understanding of how to create learning goals.

Recognize technology as a tool to help achieve learning goals.

Participate in teacher-led collaboration with peers and experts using video, audio, and text-based resources.

Identify and explore feedback from peers and make improvements.

Utilize grade-level appropriate technology vocabulary.

Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques when appropriate.

Demonstrate an understanding of user input options to achieve the desired output from the device.

Recognize letters and numbers on a keyboard.

With support, recognize examples of diversity through the use of images, videos, and texts.

Identify specific differences between community issues and world issues.

Identify and apply various roles within a group to complete a collaborative task.

Describe a problem found within the classroom and express an understanding of why it is a problem.

Utilize a digital tool to assist in sharing solution ideas with others.

With support, examine the possible issues of a suggested solution or prototype.

Demonstrate perseverance when completing a challenging task even when a task fails.

Verbally share suggested improvements to be made to the solution or prototype.

With support, identify where information can be found.

Demonstrate an understanding of the components that make a source credible by following teacher-selected examples.

Identify the difference between fiction and non-fiction.

With support, begin to recognize fact and opinion.

With support, identify tools that can assist in organizing information.

As a class, identify examples of real-world problems.

With guidance, students will select a digital tool to use to publish their work.

Collect and present data in various visual formats.

Present a product to an audience.

Create a model or graph to visually demonstrate an understanding of a concept in a collaborative group.

With support, students analyze data and look for similarities in order to identify patterns and categories.

Create and follow step-by-step sequences to complete a task.

Implement proper introductory computer programming vocabulary.

Identify proper online etiquette and how online interactions impact their lives in digital and non-digital spaces.

Demonstrate respectful behaviors in real-world situations.

Demonstrate an understanding that digital resources (videos, images, text) are created by others and must be used respectfully.

Explain why it is not safe to enter personal information into a website, online gaming system, etc. without adult supervision.

Demonstrate how to create a learning goal with the use of technology tools.

Communicate original ideas with the use of digital tools within a group.

Students will use instructional videos during learning and collaboration.

Collaborate with others, provide feedback, and make improvements to complete a task.

Utilize grade-level appropriate technology vocabulary.

Independently and collaboratively troubleshoot basic problems when using age appropriate digital tools.

Effectively operate a device with minimal support.

Recognize letters and numbers on the keyboard.

Communicate with people of different backgrounds, cultures and points of view using communication tools.

With support, utilize appropriate digital tools to further investigate specific issues.

Perform a role in a group to complete a project or solve a problem.

Use basic search tools with a digital resource.

Use text and visuals to identify, solve, and share a problem.

With support, students will test ideas to determine possible solutions to problems.

Demonstrate an understanding of a given problem(s) and persevere in solving.

Analyze the credibility of teacher-selected resources.

Distinguish the difference between fiction and non- fiction.

Distinguish the difference between fact and opinion.

With guidance, students will use digital multimedia tools to organize information.

Use tools on a device to transfer information from one place to another.

Use digital tools to solve a real-world problem.

With guidance, select a digital tool to use to communicate and publish their work.

Use grade-appropriate digital tools to create original works and other artifacts, including the responsible reuse of works created by others.

Discuss in small and whole groups how they can use works created by others.

Present their ideas and other information using multimedia and digital tools.

Individually create a model or graph to visually demonstrate an understanding of a concept.

Independently, analyze data and look for similarities in order to identify patterns and categories.

With guidance, create grade-appropriate computer- based programs that solve problems by (a) using automation to control a process, (b) identifying the most important information needed to solve a problem, (c) breaking multi-step problems into smaller parts, and (d) identifying and using patterns during problem-solving.

Demonstrate awareness of proper online behaviors and how online interactions impact their lives in digital and non- digital spaces.

Distinguish between grade appropriate positive and meaningful contributions with negative and harmful contributions in digital spaces.

With teacher guidance, demonstrate appropriate and safe behaviors when using digital tools in school and/or classroom digital spaces.

Explain how to independently resolve negative situations in digital spaces.

Interpret and follow the ownership rights of intellectual property of others.

Identify the author, date, and subject within different sources of information.

Interpret their intellectual property rights as a content producer.

With support from a teacher, determine how technology exists in many areas of their lives and the importance of keeping personal information private.

Distinguish what information can and cannot be shared online.

Use digital tools to monitor progress towards and achieve intended learning outcomes.

During dialogue with peers and teachers, draw conclusions about their use of digital tools to achieve an intended outcome.

Collaborate with others using digital tools.

Use online learning spaces to engage in learning both in and out of the classroom.

Seek out and use instructional videos and other digital resources during learning and collaboration.

Ask and answer questions about learning tasks and progress with peers and use feedback to improve digital products and processes during technology-rich learning experiences.

Independently utilize grade-level appropriate digital tools (e.g. touchscreen tablets, interactive whiteboards) to complete learning tasks.

Independently and collaboratively solve minor problems when using age appropriate digital tools.

Identify the location of punctuation and symbols on a keyboard.

Demonstrate use of proper finger placement on all letters and punctuation in the home row.

Explain or teach a digital tool to another person.

Collaboratively create multimedia products and artifacts with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and points of view.

In a small group, perform multiple roles and use a design process to complete a project or solve a problem using digital tools.

Utilize strategies, such as the engineering design process or scientific method, to demonstrate understanding and solve problems.

Present solutions to an audience (e.g., class, parents, guest) using digital tools.

Independently test ideas to determine possible solutions to problems.

Reflect on the results of trial and error during problem- solving to plan next steps and improve solutions.

Independently use appropriate search terms when researching a given topic using the internet.

Distinguish between fact and opinion on a website, and fiction and nonfiction in a digital resource.

With guidance, use digital multimedia tools to organize information.

Use digital platforms and graphic organizers as a class or with a partner to demonstrate a shared understanding of the content.

With teacher support, select an appropriate digital tool to solve a real-world problem.

Individually, use digital tools to create solutions to real- world problems.

Utilize diverse media formats (e.g., website video clip, print, digital/print weekly) to report on a shared topic, then participate in a classroom discussion on the topic using digital tools.

1.1: Select and use videoconferencing to communicate and learn from others. Such as: online discussions, communicate virtually.

2.2 Discuss laws and rules as an introduction to digital content protections

Create digital audio recordings for teacher-directed activities.

Modify teacher-created slides using appropriate software. Such as: Multimedia programs

Use digital drawing tools and other appropriate software to express ideas individually and collaboratively.

With teacher assistance, I can select the appropriate medium for any digital project.

Demonstrate an understanding of interactive resources that help facilitate problem solving and decision making. Such as: visual representations of plots, charts, and graphs.

Demonstrate an understanding of computational thought process to comprehend and explain a variety of data and simulations/models.

Use the understanding of mathematical tools to communicate and interpret data.

Collect and organize data in spreadsheets, tables, etc. 3.ET.CT.3.3: Describe patterns in spreadsheets, tables, etc.

Define and explain what a digital footprint is and how it can be used in the technology world.

Show and explain what responsible and ethical technology practices look like.

Demonstrate and communicate an understanding of safety issues related to online practices and behaviors.

Demonstrate and explain what rules and laws apply to digital technology and content.

Articulate and role model powerful practices when it comes to digital etiquette. Such as identifying/reporting cyberbullying, inappropriate usage, and pop-ups/advertising.

Demonstrate and role model social rules for appropriate behavior.

Recognize and promote digital respect when it comes to the gathering of relevant information and sources.

Describe how digital information is archived

Describe the process and importance of password security.

With guidance use a variety of digital equipment to track learning goals.

Create and use a list of support based on classmates’ skill level.

Develop a support system of experts and peers.

Technology tools to provide helpful feedback to peers.

Interpret specific feedback to improve their learning.

Apply simple troubleshooting skills to solve common technology-related problems. Such as: checking computer sound, correct plug in for headphones, turning on/off devices, or use of caps lock.

Apply prior knowledge to operate unfamiliar or new equipment. Ex: logging into computers, turning on/off devices, or saving files.

Demonstrate correct typing techniques to compose two paragraphs in a given timeframe.

Connect with other students to discuss, collaborate, and generate solutions to local, national, and global issues using digital or non-digital tools.

Use teacher- assigned collaborative teaming and roles to create, design, or develop a project that addresses global challenges and issues.

1.2 Develop a design process to solve real life problems.

Use technology to share ideas, compare solutions, and design plans to solve real life problems.

Assess information to examine prototypes and solutions to solve open-ended problems.

Gather information from research using appropriate digital tools.

Use the digital tools to locate, retrieve and organize information effectively.

Use digital tools effectively, such as: Search engine, database, content library, personal bookmarks, shortcuts, hyperlinks, etc.

Access, analyze and evaluate electronic sources for accurate utility.

Use digital tools to demonstrate content knowledge of proper citation, plagiarism, while gathering relevant and credible information.

Use digital templates and graphic organizers to record questions and plan investigations for meaningful learning experiences.

Gather information for research using teacher-selected digital tools.

Use digital tools to gather and analyze for the purpose of investigative reporting. and generate solutions.

Construct a digital product with different platforms to communicate with others.

Create original digital works using multiple platforms.

Identify and discuss laws and rules that apply to digital content and information.

Generate, develop and communicate design ideas and decisions using appropriate terms and graphical representations based on the audience.

Using logical thinking, select digital tools to create visually appropriate graphical representation of data (e.g., line graphs, circle graphs, bar graphs, etc.).

Identify components of the computational thought process within the context of examining a problem.

Students will recognize an algorithm which communicates and interprets clear instructions for a predictable, reliable output which can be replicated or automated in the future.

Describe and practice safety precautions while online, including social interactions and/or when using network devices.

Cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world.

Analyze the effects of cyberbullying.

Use digital tools to identify the needed information to cite sources with guidance.

Manage personal data to maintain privacy and to demonstrate an understanding that data-collection technology is used to track their navigation online.

Effectively identify and use a goal to determine how digital learning tools can help accomplish that goal.

Work effectively in groups with analyzing roles and building networks with industry experts.

Analyze the effects of feedback with a technological systems model.

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of vocabulary, computers and applications as well as an understanding of the concepts underlying hardware, software and connectivity.

Transfer previous knowledge from different products into new emerging technologies.

Use device appropriate techniques and proper finger placement to compose a 1-page typed document in a given time frame.

Use digital tools to work collaboratively with friends and people of diverse backgrounds to examine local, national, and global issues.

Perform a variety of roles within a collaborative team to complete a project or solve a problem.

Plan and implement a design process to a given problem and share your results with an authentic audience.

Research and solve open-ended problems.

Develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.

Use appropriate search techniques, digital learning tools and resources to effectively locate a variety of information

Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources.

Organize information from digital resources using a variety of tools and strategies to make meaningful learning experiences.

Use and analyze digital tools to explore global issues and research potential solutions.

Select the most effective tools to communicate with others.

Produce relevant information using advanced search functions.

Use digital tools to properly cite digital sources with guidance.

Create original artifacts using digital tools to demonstrate knowledge.

Use digital tools to communicate ideas with the use of visualizations.

With guidance, choose the most appropriate digital medium considering audience and content.

Use digital tools to create models and analyze data.

Use the computational thought process to formulate a solution for a given problem.

Analyze a process to produce a result, explaining how controls use information to cause systems to change.

Describe the impact of unethical and illegal technology usage on the individual and society.

Integrate personal safety precautions and etiquette while online.

Construct and define social rules for behavior based upon previously learned concepts of bullying and cyberbullying.

Use digital tools to properly cite digital sources when gathering relevant information.

Make observations of how data is collected, tracked and shared online.

Integrate personal safety precautions and etiquette while online.

Connect the relationship between technological inventions and society changes.

Evaluate what changes need to be made within a system to accomplish a goal.

Collaborate with a variety of groups to design a digital product using online tools.

Use or create digital forms to receive feedback from others to deepen learning.

Compare and contrast the functions and capabilities of input and/or output devices and other peripherals.

Demonstrate the ability to transfer data between device.

Implement grade-level appropriate technology vocabulary.

Use device-appropriate techniques to compose 2 pages in a given time frame.

Personalize application menus and toolbars for greater productivity.

Determine how changes in a technology tool affect the outcome of a task.

Identify with diverse perspectives when examining local, national, and global issues using digital tools for connection.

Perform and analyze the various team roles using digital tools to complete or solve the project within a team.

Plan and implement a design process: identify the problem, brainstorm solutions, design solution, test and evaluate solutions, present the solution.

Generate ideas using or not using technology tools for a variety of projects.

Given an engineering design challenge, with an end goal in mind, synthesize the process collaboratively using digital tools to simulate, record, reiterate or present solutions.

Produce relevant information using advanced search functions.

Determine the reliability and relevancy of a source using a teacher-provided evaluation tool.

Produce relevant information using advanced search functions.

Determine the reliability and relevancy of a source using a teacher-provided evaluation tool.

Design an innovative project in word processing, publishing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications independently.

Determine how changes in a technology tool affect the outcome of a task.

Collaborate with a variety of groups to design a digital product using online tools.

Analyze what changes need to be made within a problem to accomplish a solution.

Work with librarians and educators in media literacy to demonstrate an understanding of how to locate digital and non- digital information and resources.

Identify a variety of platforms and digital tools before, during, and after completion of a task.

Use a variety of tools to communicate their learning effectively.

Create an audio and/or visual project using online materials that are cited correctly.

Select from a list of tools to create data visualizations that are easily understood by their peers.

With support, analyze data to create models.

Gather data and determine if patterns or trends are present.

Create algorithms to demonstrate an understanding of logical processes and use reasoning.

Identify technology automation.

Implement basic precautions to protect themselves and others when using digital technology.

Identify the risks of sharing information online and assess the importance of a positive digital footprint.

Recognize and discuss ways to maintain personal safety and avoid online victimization.

Recognize the impact of cyberbullying in online communication, relationships, and mental health.

Identify the positive and negative impact the use of technology can have on personal, professional, and community relationships.

Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual property and terms of use.

Define security vulnerabilities to protect personal privacy.

Demonstrate an understanding of when and when not to click on links, pop-ups, and advertisements while using the Internet.

Distribute tasks and maintain a project timeline when collaboratively developing artifacts.

Identify personal learning goals while using digital tools with teacher assistance.

Utilize teacher-selected digital tools and resources to assist them in their learning.

Use digital tools to provide feedback to peers.

Identify and engage in school provided virtual learning environments.

Customize their learning in collaboration with an educator.

Use teacher-provided interactive digital tools to gather data to help make decisions.

Actively seek performance feedback from teachers and peers using digital tools to improve and demonstrate learning.

Demonstrate the use of keyed technology to produce a product in any learning environment.

Use a checklist of items to consider when troubleshooting problems.

Navigate a variety of digital tools and transfer their knowledge to learn new skills.

Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of word processing tools to complete a task.

Use a variety of digital tools to collaborate and communicate with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Use digital tools to connect with people of different backgrounds, cultures and different points of view.

Use digital tools to gather information, create products, and present material regarding local, national, and global issues.

Identify group roles to actively participate and take ownership for the work of a team.

Collaborate using a variety of digital tools to present group findings and results to local or global audiences.

Identify and apply a selected design process with teacher support.

Explain how optimization is the process of making a prototype through trial and error as fully functional and effective as possible.

Demonstrate an understanding that the design process is iterative.

Explain the differences among various search engines and how they rank results.

Demonstrate knowledge that not all online sources are accurate and credible.

With support, select online resources based on a list of criteria.

Locate and collect resources from a variety of sources and organize into collections for a wide range of projects and purposes.

Develop digital materials to promote personal or real- world understanding.

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of external and internal Acceptable Use Policies or Terms of Use.