Grades+6-8+(Ages+11-14)+Technology+Literate+Students

The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14): 1. Describe and illustrate a content-related concept or process using a model, simulation, or concept-mapping software. (1, 2)   2. Create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events. (1, 2, 6)   3. Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using digital tools and resources. (1, 4)   4. Participate in a cooperative learning project in an online learning community. (2)   5. Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content. (3)   6. Employ data-collection technology such as probes, handheld devices, and geographic mapping systems to gather, view, analyze, and report results for content-related problems. (3, 4, 6)   7. Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems. (3, 4, 6)   8. Use collaborative electronic authoring tools to explore common curriculum content from multicultural perspectives with other learners. (2, 3, 4, 5)   9. Integrate a variety of file types to create and illustrate a document or presentation. (1, 6)   10. Independently develop and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems. (4, 6)   The numbers in parentheses after each item identify the standards (1–6) most closely linked to the activity described. Each activity may relate to one indicator, to multiple indicators, or to the overall standards referenced. The categories are: 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 Use by permission from National Educational Technology Standards for Students© 2007 ISTE. All Rights Reserved. Excerpted from NETS for Students Booklet.