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K–12 Standards

3rd Grade

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Empowered Learner

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    Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.

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      Students will develop technology strategies to achieve and reflect on learning goals to improve outcomes.3.ET.EL.1

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        With guidance use a variety of digital equipment to track learning goals.3.ET.EL.1.1

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      With or without support, students build networks of experts and peers to enhance their learning.3.ET.EL.2

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        Create and use a list of support based on classmates’ skill level.3.ET.EL.2.1

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        Develop a support system of experts and peers.3.ET.EL.2.2

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      Students improve learning by seeking feedback from others using digital tools and other resources to demonstrate learning in a variety of ways.3.ET.EL.3

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        Technology tools to provide helpful feedback to peers.3.ET.EL.3.1

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        Interpret specific feedback to improve their learning.3.ET.EL.3.2

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      Students demonstrate an understanding of how technology works, know how to independently troubleshoot, and are not afraid to take a risk in choosing and utilizing new or current technologies for learning.3.ET.EL.4

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        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.3.ET.EL.4.1

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        Apply prior knowledge to operate unfamiliar or new equipment. Ex: logging into computers, turning on/off devices, or saving files.3.ET.EL.4.2

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        Demonstrate correct typing techniques to compose two paragraphs in a given timeframe.3.ET.EL.4.3

Computational Thinker

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    Students develop and employ strategies for demonstrating an understanding of and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.

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      Students select appropriate technology to analyze data, create models, and problem-solve through the use of logical thinking.3.ET.CT.1

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        Demonstrate an understanding of interactive resources that help facilitate problem solving and decision making. Such as: visual representations of plots, charts, and graphs.3.ET.CT.1.1

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      Students use the computational thought process to represent data, deconstruct problems, identify key information, and formulate solutions.3.ET.CT.2

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        Demonstrate an understanding of computational thought process to comprehend and explain a variety of data and simulations/models.3.ET.CT.2.1

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      Students will recognize basic concepts of automation including decomposition, abstraction, use algorithmic thinking, and pattern recognition.3.ET.CT.3

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        Use the understanding of mathematical tools to communicate and interpret data.3.ET.CT.3.1

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        Collect and organize data in spreadsheets, tables, etc. 3.ET.CT.3.3: Describe patterns in spreadsheets, tables, etc.3.ET.CT.3.2

Digital Citizen

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    Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.

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      Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of creating and maintaining a positive online identity and the permanence and future impact of their online and offline decisions when using digital technology.3.ET.DC.1

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        Define and explain what a digital footprint is and how it can be used in the technology world.3.ET.DC.1.1

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        Show and explain what responsible and ethical technology practices look like.3.ET.DC.1.2

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        Demonstrate and communicate an understanding of safety issues related to online practices and behaviors.3.ET.DC.1.3

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      Students will practice positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology.3.ET.DC.2

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        Demonstrate and explain what rules and laws apply to digital technology and content.3.ET.DC.2.1

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        Articulate and role model powerful practices when it comes to digital etiquette. Such as identifying/reporting cyberbullying, inappropriate usage, and pop-ups/advertising.3.ET.DC.2.2

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      Students demonstrate and promote respect for using and sharing the intellectual property of others and themselves.3.ET.DC.3

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        Demonstrate and role model social rules for appropriate behavior.3.ET.DC.3.1

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        Recognize and promote digital respect when it comes to the gathering of relevant information and sources.3.ET.DC.3.2

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      Students demonstrate an understanding of how personal data is collected, tracked, and used, how to maintain privacy, and how to safely share it online.3.ET.DC.4

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        Describe how digital information is archived3.ET.DC.4.1

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        Describe the process and importance of password security.3.ET.DC.4.2

Innovative Designer

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    Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions

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      With or without the use of technology, students can apply a design process to generate ideas, consider possible solutions, create a plan to solve a problem, and share their innovative ideas with others.3.ET.ID.1

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        Use technology to share ideas, compare solutions, and design plans to solve real life problems.3.ET.ID.1.1

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        1.2 Develop a design process to solve real life problems.3.ET.ID

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      Students persevere when researching and solving open- ended problems and use trial-and-error strategies to test and refine prototypes.3.ET.ID.2

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        Assess information to examine prototypes and solutions to solve open-ended problems.3.ET.ID.2.1

Creative Communicator

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    Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.

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      Students evaluate and select a variety of platforms and tools to create products and communicate with others to appropriately complete tasks.3.ET.CC.1

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        1.1: Select and use videoconferencing to communicate and learn from others. Such as: online discussions, communicate virtually.3.ET.CC

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        Create digital audio recordings for teacher-directed activities.3.ET.CC.1.2

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      Students create original artifacts or responsibly remix or repurpose existing digital resources.3.ET.CC.2

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        Modify teacher-created slides using appropriate software. Such as: Multimedia programs3.ET.CC.2.1

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        2.2 Discuss laws and rules as an introduction to digital content protections3.ET.CC.

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      Students select the appropriate medium and communicate clear, complex ideas through the use of visualizations for an intended audience.3.ET.CC.3

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        Use digital drawing tools and other appropriate software to express ideas individually and collaboratively.3.ET.CC.3.1

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        With teacher assistance, I can select the appropriate medium for any digital project.3.ET.CC.3.2

Global Collaborator

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    Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.

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      Students will use collaborative digital tools to connect with people of different backgrounds, cultures, and points of view to examine local, national, and global issues.3.ET.GC.1

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        Connect with other students to discuss, collaborate, and generate solutions to local, national, and global issues using digital or non-digital tools.3.ET.GC.1.1

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      In a collaborative team, students will perform a variety of roles to complete a project or solve a problem using digital tools.3.ET.GC.2

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        Use teacher- assigned collaborative teaming and roles to create, design, or develop a project that addresses global challenges and issues.3.ET.GC.2.1

Knowledge Constructor

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    Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

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      Students employ appropriate research techniques to effectively locate credible resources to help them in the learning process.3.ET.KC.1

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        Gather information from research using appropriate digital tools.3.ET.KC.1.1

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        Use the digital tools to locate, retrieve and organize information effectively.3.ET.KC.1.2

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        Use digital tools effectively, such as: Search engine, database, content library, personal bookmarks, shortcuts, hyperlinks, etc.3.ET.KC.1.3

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      Students learn how to evaluate sources for currency, authority, accuracy, perspective and relevance.3.ET.KC.2

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        Access, analyze and evaluate electronic sources for accurate utility.3.ET.KC.2.1

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        Use digital tools to demonstrate content knowledge of proper citation, plagiarism, while gathering relevant and credible information.3.ET.KC.2.2

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      Students use a variety of strategies and digital tools to organize information and make meaningful connections.3.ET.KC.3

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        Use digital templates and graphic organizers to record questions and plan investigations for meaningful learning experiences.3.ET.KC.3.1

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      Students use digital tools to explore real world problems and issues and pursue potential solutions.3.ET.KC.4

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        Gather information for research using teacher-selected digital tools.3.ET.KC.4.1

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        Use digital tools to gather and analyze for the purpose of investigative reporting. and generate solutions.3.ET.KC.4.2

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South Dakota K-12 Educational Technology Standards

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