C.+Standards

Standards
Through the media center experiences, and learning activities of the WebQuest, the students will:
 * Cognitive/Learner Objectives:**
 * 1) advance their communication, collaboration, creative, and problem solving skills through the classroom, cooperative, and personal learning activities.
 * 2) develop their intelligence, information literacy, writing, and technological skills by building on their prior knowledge, accessing and understanding new knowledge, and applying this information to class discussions, WebQuest activity, blogging, and final product.
 * 3) use critical thinking and creative skills to synthesize information to create and present a final product demonstrating their understandings of new knowledge.
 * 4) develop critical thinking skills during discussions, WebQuest activity, and personal reflection on blog.
 * 5) use critical thinking skills to develop and answer posed interpretative questions in their blogs.
 * 6) develop interpersonal skills by sharing ideas in cooperative groups and blogs.
 * 7) develop intrapersonal skills by reflecting and writing in their blogs.
 * 8) use and enhance their technological skills to complete the various activities.
 * 9) gain an understanding of what it means to demonstrate good Digital citizenship.
 * 10) evaluate their teammate’s efforts and self-evaluate their own work.

The following [|ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS-S)] and Performance Indicators for Students will be met: a) apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b) create original works as a means of personal or group expression a) interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b) Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats d) contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems a) plan strategies to guide inquiry b) locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c) evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks a) identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation b) plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project a) advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b) exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c) demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d) exhibit leadership for digital citizenship a) understand and use technology systems b) select and use applications effectively and productively c) troubleshoot systems and applications d) transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
 * Technology Objectives:**
 * Standard #1:** Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
 * Standard #2:** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
 * Standard #3:** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
 * Standard #4:** Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
 * Standard #5:** Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
 * Standard #6:** Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

The following American Association of School Librarians (AASL[|) Standards for the 21st-Century Learner] will be met:
 * Literacy Objectives:**
 * Learners use skills, resources, and tools to:**
 * Standard 1**: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
 * Standard 2**: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
 * Standard 3**: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
 * Standard 4**: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

The following [|SAU16 Curriculum Standards] will be met: Literacy Benchmarks and Standards - - - Competency Goal #1: Students will apply enabling strategies and skills to read and write. Competency Goal #2: Students will develop and apply strategies and skills to comprehend material that is read, heard, and viewed. Competency Goal #3: Students will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology. Competency Goal #4: Students will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts. Competency Goal #5: Students will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
 * Curriculum Objectives:**