Technology standards approved

Beginning in 2008-09, South Dakota will have K-12 educational technology standards for the first time. The South Dakota Board of Education approved the proposed standards at its July meeting.

The new standards focus on a technological way of thinking, rather than simply the use of computers. They are designed to be integrated into the instruction of other content areas, not as stand-alone items.

Under No Child Left Behind, students are required to be technology literate by the end of 8th grade. South Dakota plans to implement an assessment for all 8th grade students in 2009. To view the new standards, go to http://doe.sd.gov/contentstandards/.