Grades+3-5+(Ages+8-11)+Technology+Literate+Students

The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11): 1. Produce a media-rich digital story about a significant local event based on first-person interviews. (1, 2, 3, 4) 2. Use digital-imaging technology to modify or create works of art for use in a digital presentation. (1, 2, 6) 3. Recognize bias in digital resources while researching an environmental issue with guidance from the teacher. (3, 4) 4. Select and apply digital tools to collect, organize, and analyze data to evaluate theories or  test hypotheses. (3, 4, 6) 5. Identify and investigate a global issue and generate possible solutions using digital tools and resources. (3, 4) 6. Conduct science experiments using digital instruments and measurement devices. (4, 6) 7. Conceptualize, guide, and manage individual or group learning projects using digital planning tools with teacher support. (4, 6) 8. Practice injury prevention by applying a variety of ergonomic strategies when using technology. (5) 9. Debate the effect of existing and emerging technologies on individuals, society, and the global community. (5, 6) 10. Apply previous knowledge of digital technology operations to analyze and solve current hardware and software problems. (4, 6)   1.   Creativity and Innovation 2.  Communication and Collaboration 3. Research and Information Fluency 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making 5. Digital Citizenship 6. Technology Operations and Concepts