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K–12 Standards

6th 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.6.ET.EL.1

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        Identify personal learning goals while using digital tools with teacher assistance.6.ET.EL.1.1

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        Utilize teacher-selected digital tools and resources to assist them in their learning.6.ET.EL.1.2

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        Use digital tools to provide feedback to peers.6.ET.EL.1.3

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      With or without support, students build networks of experts and peers to enhance their learning.6.ET.EL.2

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        Identify and engage in school provided virtual learning environments.6.ET.EL.2.1

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        Customize their learning in collaboration with an educator.6.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.6.ET.EL.3

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        Use teacher-provided interactive digital tools to gather data to help make decisions.6.ET.EL.3.1

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        Actively seek performance feedback from teachers and peers using digital tools to improve and demonstrate learning.6.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.6.ET.EL.4

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        Demonstrate the use of keyed technology to produce a product in any learning environment.6.ET.EL.4.1

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        Use a checklist of items to consider when troubleshooting problems.6.ET.EL.4.2

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        Navigate a variety of digital tools and transfer their knowledge to learn new skills.6.ET.EL.4.3

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        Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of word processing tools to complete a task.6.ET.EL.4.4

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.6.ET.CT.1

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        With support, analyze data to create models.6.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.6.ET.CT.2

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        Gather data and determine if patterns or trends are present.6.ET.CT.2.1

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      Students will recognize basic concepts of automation including decomposition, abstraction, use algorithmic thinking, and pattern recognition.6.ET.CT.3

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        Create algorithms to demonstrate an understanding of logical processes and use reasoning.6.ET.CT.3.1

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        Identify technology automation.6.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.6.ET.DC.1

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        Implement basic precautions to protect themselves and others when using digital technology.6.ET.DC.1.1

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        Identify the risks of sharing information online and assess the importance of a positive digital footprint.6.ET.DC.1.2

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        Recognize and discuss ways to maintain personal safety and avoid online victimization.6.ET.DC.1.3

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      Students will practice positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology.6.ET.DC.2

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        Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of external and internal Acceptable Use Policies or Terms of Use.ET.DC.2.1

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        Recognize the impact of cyberbullying in online communication, relationships, and mental health.6.ET.DC.2.2

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        Identify the positive and negative impact the use of technology can have on personal, professional, and community relationships.6.ET.DC.2.3

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      Students demonstrate and promote respect for using and sharing the intellectual property of others and themselves.6.ET.DC.3

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        Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual property and terms of use.6.ET.DC.3.1

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        Work with librarians and educators in media literacy to demonstrate an understanding of how to locate digital and non- digital information and resources.6..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.6.ET.DC.4

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        Define security vulnerabilities to protect personal privacy.6.ET.DC.4.1

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        Demonstrate an understanding of when and when not to click on links, pop-ups, and advertisements while using the Internet.6.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.6.ET.ID.1

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        Identify and apply a selected design process with teacher support.6.ET.ID.1.1

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      Students persevere when researching and solving open- ended problems and use trial-and-error strategies to test and refine prototypes.6.ET.ID.2

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        Explain how optimization is the process of making a prototype through trial and error as fully functional and effective as possible.6.ET.ID.2.1

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        Demonstrate an understanding that the design process is iterative.6.ET.ID.2.2

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.6.ET.CC.1

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        Identify a variety of platforms and digital tools before, during, and after completion of a task.6.ET.CC.1.1

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        Use a variety of tools to communicate their learning effectively.6.ET.CC.1.2

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      Students create original artifacts or responsibly remix or repurpose existing digital resources.6.ET.CC.2

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        Create an audio and/or visual project using online materials that are cited correctly.6.ET.CC.2.1

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      Students select the appropriate medium and communicate clear, complex ideas through the use of visualizations for an intended audience.6.ET.CC.3

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        Select from a list of tools to create data visualizations that are easily understood by their peers.6.ET.CC.3.1

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.6.ET.GC.1

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        Use a variety of digital tools to collaborate and communicate with peers, experts, and other audiences.6.ET.GC.1.1

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        Use digital tools to connect with people of different backgrounds, cultures and different points of view.6.ET.GC.1.2

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        Use digital tools to gather information, create products, and present material regarding local, national, and global issues.6.ET.GC.1.3

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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.6.ET.GC.2

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        Identify group roles to actively participate and take ownership for the work of a team.6.ET.GC.2.1

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        Collaborate using a variety of digital tools to present group findings and results to local or global audiences.6.ET.GC.2.2

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        Distribute tasks and maintain a project timeline when collaboratively developing artifacts.6.ET.ED.2.3

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.6.ET.KC.1

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        Explain the differences among various search engines and how they rank results.6.ET.KC.1.1

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      Students learn how to evaluate sources for currency, authority, accuracy, perspective and relevance.6.ET.KC.2

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        Demonstrate knowledge that not all online sources are accurate and credible.6.ET.KC.2.1

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        With support, select online resources based on a list of criteria.6.ET.KC.2.2

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      Students use a variety of strategies and digital tools to organize information and make meaningful connections.6.ET.KC.3

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        Locate and collect resources from a variety of sources and organize into collections for a wide range of projects and purposes.6.ET.KC.3.1

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      Students use digital tools to explore real world problems and issues and pursue potential solutions.6.ET.KC.4

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        Develop digital materials to promote personal or real- world understanding.6.ET.KC.4.1

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Grade 6
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South Dakota K-12 Educational Technology Standards

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