Connections

Objective Benchmark

The purpose of this Unit is to help students get "connected" to the IT Class and begin to build their Spartan Legacy. Students will also become familiar with the way online classes operate. We will get you connected to valuable instructor, guidance, and school services.

Standards

Technology Operations and Concepts:

8.1.12.A.1 Create a personal digital portfolio which reflects personal and academic interests, achievements, and career aspirations by using a variety of digital tools and resources.

8.1.12.A.3 Collaborate in online courses, learning communities, social networks or virtual worlds to discuss a resolution to a problem or issue.

8.1.12.A.4 Construct a spreadsheet workbook with multiple worksheets, rename tabs to reflect the data on the worksheet, and use mathematical or logical functions, charts and data from all worksheets to convey the results.

Digital Citizenship:

8.1.12.D.4 Research and understand the positive and negative impact of one’s digital footprint.

8.1.12.D.5 Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs.

Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making:

8.1.12.F.1 Evaluate the strengths and limitations of emerging technologies and their impact on educational, career, personal and or social needs.

Design:

8.2.12.C.4 Explain and identify interdependent systems and their functions.