Grades 6, 7, 8

Other Michigan Educational Technology sets

• Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2
• Grades 3, 4, 5
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

use digital resources (e.g., discussion groups, blogs, podcasts, videoconferences, Moodle, Blackboard) to collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences6-8.CC.1

use collaborative digital tools to explore common curriculum content with learners from other cultures6-8.CC.2

identify effective uses of technology to support communication with peers, family, or school personnel6-8.CC.3

use a variety of digital resources to locate information6-8.RI.1

evaluate information from online information resources for accuracy and bias6-8.RI.2

understand that using information from a single Internet source might result in the reporting of erroneous facts and that multiple sources should always be researched6-8.RI.3

identify types of web sites based on their domain names (e.g., edu, com, org, gov, net)6-8.RI.4

employ data-collection technologies (e.g., probes, handheld devices, GPS units, geographic mapping systems) to gather, view, and analyze the results for a content-related problem6-8.RI.5

use databases or spreadsheets to make predictions, develop strategies, and evaluate decisions to assist with solving a problem6-8.CT.1

evaluate available digital resources and select the most appropriate application to accomplish a specific task (e, g., word processor, table, outline, spreadsheet, presentation program)6-8.CT.2

gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using available digital resources6-8.CT.3

describe strategies for solving routine hardware and software problems6-8.CT.4

provide accurate citations when referencing information sources6-8.DC.1

discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology (e.g., privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, file-sharing)6-8.DC.2

discuss the consequences related to unethical use of information and communication technologies6-8.DC.3

discuss possible societal impact of technology in the future and reflect on the importance of technology in the past6-8.DC.4

create media-rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources6-8.DC.5

discuss the long term ramifications (digital footprint) of participating in questionable online activities (e.g., posting photos of risqué poses or underage drinking, making threats to others)6-8.DC.6

describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications6-8.DC.7

identify file formats for a variety of applications (e.g., doc, xls, pdf, txt, jpg, mp3)6-8.TC.1

use a variety of technology tools (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, grammar-checker, calculator) to maximize the accuracy of technology-produced materials6-8.TC.2

perform queries on existing databases6-8.TC.3

know how to create and use various functions available in a database (e.g., filtering, sorting, charts)6-8.TC.4

identify a variety of information storage devices (e.g., CDs, DVDs, flash drives, SD cards) and provide rationales for using a certain device for a specific purpose6-8.TC.5

use accurate technology terminology6-8.TC.6

use technology to identify and explore various occupations or careers, especially those related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics .6-8.TC.7

discuss possible uses of technology to support personal pursuits and lifelong learning6-8.TC.8

understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals6-8.TC.9

discuss security issues related to e-commerce6-8.TC.10