7th GRADE

7th Grade Standards

(1) Creativity and innovation. Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. The student is expected to:

(A) identify and use files in various formats such as text, raster and vector graphics (images), video, and audio files;

(B) create, present and publish original works as a means of group expression;

(C) explore complex systems or issues using models, simulations, and new

technologies such as making predictions, modifying input and interpreting

results; and

(D) compare and contrast trends and possible outcomes.

(2) Communication and collaboration. Students collaborate and communicate both locally and globally using digital tools and resources to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to:

(A) create personal learning networks to collaborate with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as but not limited to blogs, websites, audio/video communications, or other emerging technologies;

(B) communicate effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of teacher-and -student-chosen media formats;

(C ) create products using technical writing.

(3) Research and information fluency. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. The student is expected to:

(A) use a student-and-teacher-created research plan to guide inquiry;

(B) use and evaluate various search strategies including keywords and Boolean operators;

(C) select and evaluate various types of digital resources for accuracy and validity ;

(D) process data and communicate results.

(4) Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. The student is expected to:

(A) organize and construct relevant problems and significant questions for investigations collaboratively with the teacher;

(B) investigate and formulate activities to develop a solution or complete a project;

(C) collect and organize data to identify solutions and make informed decisions;

(D) use various processes and perspectives to explore alternative solutions;

(E) investigate reasoning and cite sources to support informed decisions; and

(F) connect previous knowledge to the learning of newly encountered technologies.

(5) Digital citizenship. Students practice safe, responsible, legal, and ethical behavior while using digital tools and resources. The student is expected to:

(A) assess copyright principles, including current laws, fair-use guidelines, creative commons, open source, and public domain;

(B) practice ethical acquisition and standard methods for citing sources;

(C) practice safe and appropriate and acceptable online behavior, personal security guidelines, digital identity, digital etiquette, and acceptable use of technology; and

(D) predict the consequences of inappropriate technology use, including but not limited to online bullying and harassment, hacking, intentional virus setting and invasion of privacy, and piracy such as music, video, and other media.

(6) Technology operations and concepts. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. The student is expected to:

(A) define and use current technology terminology appropriately;

(B) select technology tools based on licensing, application, and available support

(C) identify and use various operating systems;

(D) compare and contrast and use software applications, including the ability to select and use the most appropriate software for a defined task;

(E) classify and use hardware settings;

(F) collaborate with teacher to identify and use troubleshooting techniques such as checking power issues, resolving software compatibility, verifying network connectivity, connecting to a remote resource, restarting systems, and modifying display properties;

(G) demonstrate effective file management strategies such as but not limited to naming conventions, location, backup, hierarchy (folder structure), file conversion, tags, labels, and emerging digital organizational strategies;

(H) explain how changes in technology throughout history have influenced various areas of study;

(I) explain the relevancy of technology as it applies to college and career readiness, lifelong learning, and daily living;

(J) use a variety of local and remote input sources;

(K) embed keyboarding techniques and ergonomic strategies while building speed and accuracy into a digital learning project;

(L) create and edit files with productivity tools including:

(M) plan and create non-linear (linked)media projects using graphic design principles;

(N) integrate two or more digital tools to create a new product; and

(O) apply knowledge and mastery of the digital tools required for online assessments.