(1) An eighth grade student at the novice level in technology is beginning to attain prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental in technology. He/she, with assistance:

(a) uses digital tools to synchronously and asynchronously communicate with other age-level students in their classroom environment;

(b) uses digital tools to collaborate with peers on projects and assignments in their classroom environment;

(c) identifies safe, legal, and responsible practices in using communication and collaboration technologies;

(d) shares the results of research with peers using digital presentation tools either online or in person; and 

(e) identifies technologies to learn beyond the scope of the traditional classroom.