STANDARD 8.1

(COMPUTER AND INFORMATION LITERACY [TECHNOLOGY])
ALL STUDENTS WILL USE [TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND TOOLS] COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS TO GATHER AND ORGANIZE INFORMATION AND TO SOLVE
PROBLEMS.
Cumulative Progress Indicators
By the end of Grade 4, students will:
A. Basic Computer Skills and Tools
1. Use basic technology vocabulary.
2. Input and access text and data using proper keyboarding techniques.
3. Produce a simple finished document using word processing software.
4. Produce and interpret a simple graph or chart by entering and editing data on a prepared
spreadsheet template.
5. Create and present an electronic presentation using appropriate software.
6. Create and maintain files and folders.

B. Application of Productivity Tools
Social Aspects
1. Discuss common uses of computer applications and identify their advantages and
disadvantages.
2. Recognize and practice responsible social and ethical behaviors when using technology
and information, and understand the consequences of inappropriate use.
• Internet access
• Software copyrights
• Print and non-print copyrights
• Library resources
• Personal security and safety issues
3. Practice appropriate Internet etiquette.
4. Recognize the ethical implications of plagiarism of print, non-print and software
copyrights.
Information Access and Research
5. Recognize the need for accessing and using information.
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6. Identify and use simple web browsers, search engines, and directories to
obtain information to solve real world problems.
7. Locate specific information by searching a database.
8. Recognize accuracy and/or bias of information.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
9. Solve problems individually and/or collaboratively using computer applications.
10. Identify basic hardware problems.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 8,
students will:
A. Basic Computer Skills and Tools
1. [Create and maintain files and folders.]
2. Develop the ability to use touch keyboarding without observing hands or keyboard.
3. Input and access data and text efficiently and accurately through proficient use of the
keyboard and mouse.
4. [Create a multi-page document with citations using word processing software in
conjunction with other tools that demonstrate the ability to format, edit, print, and
perform back-up procedures.]
5. [Design a word processing document containing graphics.] Create documents with
advanced text-formatting and graphics using word processing.
6. Create a file containing customized information by merging documents.
7. Construct a simple spreadsheet, enter data, and interpret the information.
8. Design and produce a basic multimedia project [or web page using multiple digital
sources].
9. Plan and create a simple database, define fields, input data, and produce a report using
sort and query.
10. Use network resources for storing and retrieving data.

B. Application of Productivity Tools
Social Aspects
1. Demonstrate an understanding of changes in computer applications and the impact upon
the workplace and society.
2. Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss
consequences of misuse.
3. Explain the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy and the consequences of inappropriate
use of technology.
4. Describe and practice safe Internet usage.
5. Describe and practice “netiquette” when using the Internet and electronic mail.
Information Access and Research
6. Choose appropriate tools and information resources [including] to support research and
solve real world problems, including;
• On-line resources and databases
• Search engines
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7. Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of print and non-print electronic
information sources.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
8. Use computer applications to modify information independently and/or collaboratively
to solve problems.
9. Identify basic hardware problems.
10. Determine when technology tools are appropriate to solve a problem and make a
decision.


STANDARD 8.2

(TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION - ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN) ALL STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP AN
UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURE AND IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN, AND THE DESIGNED WORLD AS
THEY RELATE TO THE INDIVIDUAL, SOCIETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Cumulative Progress Indicators
By the end of Grade 8, students will:
A. Nature and Impact of Technology
1. Describe the nature of technology and the consequences of technological activity.
2. Describe how components of a technological product, system, or environment interact.
3. Describe how one technological innovation can be applied to solve another human
problem to enhance human life or extend human capability.
4. Describe how technological activity has an affect on economic development, political
actions, and cultural change.
5. Explain the societal and cultural effects of an exponential increase of information and
knowledge.
B. Design Process and Impact Assessment
1. Demonstrate and explain how the design process is not linear.
2. Analyze products and systems to determine how the design process was applied to
create the solution using hands-on activities.
3. Identify a technological problem and use the design process to create an appropriate
solution.
4. Describe how variations in resources can affect solutions to a technological problem.
5. Select and use appropriate tools and materials safely in analyzing, designing, modeling
or making a technological product, system or environment.
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C. Systems in the Designed World
1. Explain technological advances in medical, agricultural, energy and power, information
and communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction technologies.
2. Explain reasons why human-designed systems, products, and environments need to be
monitored, maintained, and improved to ensure safety, quality, cost efficiency, and
sustainability.
3. Explain the functions and interdependence of subsystems such as waste disposal, water
purification, electrical, structural, safety, climatic control and communication.
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 12,
students electing courses in technology education may:
A. Nature and Impact of Technology
1. Discuss the full costs and benefits and trade-offs and risks related to the use of
technologies using appropriate data.
2. Explain how technological development is affected by competition through a variety of
management activities associated with planning, organizing and controlling the
enterprise.
3. Provide various examples of how technological developments have shaped human
history.
B. Design Process and Impact Assessment
1. Analyze a given technological product, system, or environment to understand how the
engineering design process and design specification limitations influenced the final
solution.
2. Evaluate the function, value, and appearance of technological products, systems, and
environments from the perspective of the user and the producer.
3. Develop methods for creating possible solutions, modeling and testing solutions, and
modifying proposed design in the solution of a technological problem using hands-on
activities.
4. Use a computer assisted design (CAD) system in the development of an appropriate
design solution.
5. Diagnose a malfunctioning product and system using appropriate critical thinking
methods.
6. Create a technological product, system, or environment using given design
specifications and constraints by applying design and engineering principles.
C. Systems in the Designed World
1. Explain the life cycle of a product, from initial design to reuse, recycling,
remanufacture, or final disposal, and its relationship to people, society, and the
environment, including conservation and sustainability principles.
2. Analyze the factors that influence design of products, systems, and environments.
3. Compare and contrast the effectiveness of various products, systems, and environments
associated with technological activities in energy, transportation, manufacturing, and
information and communication.

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