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<h4 class="subHeader">MEMO Recommended Standards for Information and Technology Literacy </h4>
<a href="http://memotech.ning.com/page/memo-information-and">http://memotech.ning.com/page/memo-information-and</a>
<h5>I. RESEARCH PROCESS: </h5>
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Standard: The student will follow a systematic research process that involves formulating a question,
gathering, evaluating, and organizing information, drawing conclusions, presenting results
to an audience, and evaluating both the product and the process.
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<li> Students select the best media for the message and the audience. </li>
<li> Students understand and use the conventions used to convey messages in different media. </li>
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<h5> II. TECHNOLOGY USE </h5>
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Standard: The student will select and use appropriate technology for educational and personal goals.
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<li> Students use input devices. </li>
<li> Students use output devices. </li>
<li> Students format text, using font styles and size, line spacing, indent, justification, margins and tabs. </li>
<li> Students edit text, using insert and delete, cut, copy and paste, find and replace, spelling, grammar and thesaurus checks. </li>
<li> Students create a presentation, add slides, create transitions and animations. </li>
<li> Students insert tables in various applications.</li>
<li> Students insert headers, footers and pagination in a variety of applications.</li>
<li> Students insert graphics in a variety of applications.</li>
<li> Students manipulate sound and video file types.</li>
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<h5> III. MEDIA LITERACY </h5>
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Standard: The student will create video and multimedia productions.
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<li> Students create multimedia presentations for an audience, demonstrating an understanding of visual design. </li>
<li> Students create video presentations for an audience, demonstrating an understanding of the languages of video and sound. </li>
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<h5> IV. RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION </h5>
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Standard: The student will understand ethical and safety issues related to information use including
plagiarism and citing sources, copyright, intellectual freedom, acceptable use of school technologies,
privacy, and evaluation of information.
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<li> Students follow the school's acceptable use policies for computers, networks, and the Internet. </li>
<li> Students understand plagiarism, cite sources, and compile a list of sources according to set of guidelines. </li>
<li> Students understand the practices necessary to protect one's intellectual property
including how to copyright original material, use and protect passwords, and
backup original digital creations. </li>
<li> Students use computer software according to licensing agreements.</li>
<li> Students understand fair use of copyrighted materials. </li>
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Standard: The student will use resources responsibly.
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<li> Students demonstrate respect for shared space (such as library, computer lab or studio). </li>
<li> Students demonstrate respect for shared materials and consumable resources (caring for and returning borrowed materials on time, printing judiciously) </li>
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Standard: The student will use resources and learn independently and in collaboration with others.
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<li> Students demonstrate self-motivation and increasing responsibility for learning. </li>
<li> Students collaborate to share knowledge, information and technology use. </li>
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<h4 class="subHeader"><acronym title="International Society for Technology in Education">ISTE</acronym> Profile for Technology Literate Students Grades 9-12:</h4>
<a href="http://cnets.iste.org" target="_blank">International Society for Technology in Education <br />http://cnets.iste.org</a>
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2. Create and publish an online art gallery with examples and commentary that demonstrate
an understanding of different historical periods, cultures, and countries. (1, 2)
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3. Select digital tools or resources to use for a real-world task and justify the selection based
on their efficiency and effectiveness. (3, 6)
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6. Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess
their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs. (4, 5, 6)
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8. Model legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology by properly
selecting, acquiring, and citing resources. (3, 5)
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9. Create media-rich presentations for other students on the appropriate and ethical use of
digital tools and resources. (1, 5)
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10. Configure and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems to optimize their use
for learning and productivity. (4, 6)
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<h4 class="subHeader"><acronym title="International Society for Technology in Education">ISTE</acronym> Educational Technology Standards for Student 2007:</h4>
<a href="http://cnets.iste.org" target="_blank">International Society for Technology in Education <br />http://cnets.iste.org</a>
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1. Creativity and Innovation: <br />
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology. Students:
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<li> a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. </li>
<li> b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. </li>
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2. Communication and Collaboration: <br />
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. Students:
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<li> a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.</li>
<li> b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.</li>
<li> c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.</li>
<li> d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. </li>
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4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: <br />
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects,
solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:
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<li> a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.</li>
<li> b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. </li>
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5. Digital Citizenship: <br />
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:
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<li> a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.</li>
<li> b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.</li>
<li> c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. </li>
<li> d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. </li>
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6. Technology Operations and Concepts: <br />
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
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<li> a. understand and use technology systems. </li>
<li> b. select and use applications effectively and productively. </li>
<li> c. troubleshoot systems and applications. </li>
<li> d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. </li>
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<h4 class="subHeader"><acronym title="American Association of School Librarians">AASL</acronym> Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning</h4>
<a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/informationpower/InformationLiteracyStandards_final.pdf" target="_blank">American Association of School Librarians <br />http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/informationpower/InformationLiteracyStandards_final.pdf</a>
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Standard 3 The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.
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<li> Indicator 1. Organizes information for practical application </li>
<li> Indicator 2. Integrates new information into one'%s own knowledge </li>
<li> Indicator 3. Applies information in critical thinking and problem solving </li>
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<h4 class="subHeader">Minnesota Content Standards:</h4>
<a href="http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Academic_Excellence/Academic_Standards/index.html" target="_blank">http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Academic_Excellence/Academic_Standards/index.html</a>
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<strong>Language Arts</strong> <br />
II. Writing <br />
A. Types of writing <br />
The student will write in narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive, and critical modes. <br />
B. Elements of composition <br />
The student will engage in a writing process with attention to audience, organization, focus, quality of ideas, and a purpose.
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<h4 class="subHeader">Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework Standards</h4>
<a href="http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=120">http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=120</a>
<h5>21st Century Standards</h5>
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<li> Focuses on 21st century skills, content knowledge and expertise. </li>
<li> Builds understanding across and among core subjects as well as 21st century interdisciplinary themes </li>
<li> Emphasizes deep understanding rather than shallow knowledge </li>
<li> Engages students with the real world data, tools, and experts they will encounter in college,
on the job, and in life—students learn best when actively engaged in solving meaningful problems </li>
<li> Allows for multiple measures of mastery </li>
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