N.E.T.S.+standards

After viewing the new NETS standards, what are some activities Chippewa Valley Teachers use to engage students at each level to meet the guidelines set by each standard? Please give a few specifics, such as the subject area or the title of the activity (e.g. "Biographical Power Point/Lang. Arts/1b) as well as the standard it addresses. =**1. Creativity and Innovation** =

**Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:** a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. d. identify trends and forecast possibilities.


 * //Examples: Photostory3/Social Studies/famous American project (1a, 1b) PowerPoint Presentation on animal classification (1a,1b), Graph Club for math activities (1c, 1d), Kidspiration for brainstorming (1a, 1c)//**

K-2 PP slide on favorite animal (1a, b); PP slide amphibians vs. toads (1a, b) Erie 3-5: Michigan presentations in PowerPoint (Ojib) (1a, 1b); Solar System brochures-Publisher (1a, 1b) Erie 6-8: Mythbuster videos (1 a, b); Catal Huyuk research (Ancient Civilizations/S.S.) (1a, 1b, 1c); various science simulations (waves, atmosphere, cells, etc.) (1c); Journey of Mankind (ancient civilizations) (1c); 9-12:  =2. Communication and Collaboration =

  **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:** 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. c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

//**Examples: Virtual field trips, A.S.K. Program**//

K-2 Letters to St. Nick (DL Activitiy) 3-5: ASK program; long distance learning on poetry (2a, b,d) Erie; Gadget Works, district wide 3rd Grade 6-8: MysteryQuest (2 a,b,c); Mythbuster videos (2a, b, d); biography podcasts (2a, b, d); Electromagnetic Spectrum Power Point (1a, b, d); group Power Point on North Africa (1a, 1b, 1d); global issues videoconferences (1c); classroom blog use across curriculum (1a, b); use of classroom wiki to collaborate on math problems (1a, 1b, 1d); DL Activity: Manatees for Sixth Grade; MysteryQuest (7th) 9-12:

=3. Research and Information Fluency =


 * Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:**

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. d. process data and report results. 
 * //Examples: Internet searching/science/plants/1b//**

K-2: 3-5: Human Body Unit (Ojibwa)--3.b, 3.d 6-8: Mythbuster videos (3 a, b, c); Webquests (1a, b, c, d); electromagnetic spectrum Power Point (1a, b, c, d) 9-12: 

=4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making =  **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:**

a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. K-2: 3-5: 6-8: Mythbuster videos (4a, b, c); Webquests (4a-d) 9-12: [|Genetically Modified Foods] topic. Students generate and research the pro's and con's in a paper that is submitted electronically to "Turn it In" website. (4d)  =5. Digital Citizenship =

**Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:** 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. K-2: 3-5: 6-8: Power Point, video, and Photostory projects siting sources and using legal music sources; biography podcasts 9-12: Genetically Modified Foods topic. Students generate and research the pro's and con's in a paper that is submitted electronically to "Turn it In" website.(5a)

=6. Technology Operations and Concepts =

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.
 * Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:**

K-2: 3-5: 6-8: Blackboard online learning (6a); Mythbuster videos--include images, pp slides, video, etc. (6b, c, d); Photostory3 projects(1a, 1c, 1d) Doesn't //any// use of software applications fit under 6b? 9-12: Blackboard online testing (6a) for unit exams. Students also go back and view correct answers for those that were incorrect.
 * //Examples: UltraKey keyboarding practice (6a); Creating powerpoint slides to put into moviemaker (6d)//**



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