6-8+Profiles

A major component of the NET·S standards is a general set of profiles describing technology literate students at key developmental points in their precollege education. The profiles highlight a few important types of learning activities in which students might engage as the NETS•S are implemented. These examples are provided in an effort to bring the standards to life and demonstrate the variety of activities possible. The profiles are divided into four grade ranges: PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The profiles for each grade range are described in detail below. 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
 * Profiles for Technology Literate Students **


 * GRADES 6 - 8 **

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following performances.
 * Performance Indicators: **

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)
 * Prior to completion of Grade 8 students will: **