Content Standards

ITSE/NETS for Students and California Content Standards:


Reading/Language Arts Framework and Content Standards for California Public Schools,:

English-Language Arts Content Standards - Seventh Grade: Writing:

· 1.5 Give credit for both quoted and paraphrased information in a bibliography by using

a consistent and sanctioned format and methodology for citations.

· 2.3 d. Cite Reference sources appropriately.

*** However these skills/standards can be seen as early as fourth grade- so lesson plan can be easily adapted

ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•T) for teachers and students

For Teacher:

§ ISTE-NETS 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

· Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS-S.

§ ISTE- NETS 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

· Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

For Students:

ITES-NETS 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.

§ ISTE-NETS 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.

§ ITSE-NETS 6: Technology Operations and Concepts

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

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.