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=Question 2:= ==Summarize the 4 AASL standards, the common beliefs on which they are based, and articulate how the standards differ in emphasis from one another (Hint: review p. 13-16 to get a better sense of each standards and their respective focus)? How would you convince a prospective teacher that these standards are both important and overlap in many ways with the NETS-S (See []) and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills framework (See []) with which they may be most familiar?==



The standards and the common beliefs were summarized effectively and efficiently by many members of the class. The differences among the standards that were pointed out were largely centered around the outcomes each skill focused on the learners achieving. An important distinction was noted by Laura Spangler that the standards are, "process skills, not content learning standards".

 In struggling for a visualization of the standards themselves, Janice Strasser-King and the group commenting on her post came up with the idea of an upward spiral- always coming back around, yet never covering exactly the same ground. Several others noted the upward trend of the standards.

 The approach to convincing a teacher that the standards were important and overlapped varied, but usually relied on the fact that the AASL standards, P21, and NETS-S standards are indeed similar as the chart below illustrates.

 Janice Strasser-King created this visual to display the ways in which the NETS-S, P21 and AASL standards overlap.

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology || LEARNING AND INNOVATION SKILLS Creativity and innovation Think Creatively Work Creatively with Others Implement Innovations || Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. || CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING Reason Effectively Use Systems Thinking <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Make Judgments and Decisions <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Solve Problems || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">INFORMATION LITERACY <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Access and Evaluate Information <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Use and Manage Information <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">MEDIA LITERACY <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Analyze Media <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Create Media Products <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) LITERACY <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Apply Technology Effectively || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">behavior. ||^  || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Flexibility and adaptability <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Adapt to Change <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Be Flexible <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Initiative and self-direction <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Manage Goals and Time <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Work Independently <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Be Self-directed Learners <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Social and cross-cultural skills <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Interact Effectively with Others <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Work Effectively in Diverse Teams ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">4 AASL standards || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">NETS-S || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Partnership for 21st Century Skills ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Creativity and Innovation
 * ^  ||^   || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">CORE SUBJECTS AND 21st CENTURY THEMES ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Draw conclusions, make well-informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Communication and Collaboration
 * ^  || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Technology Operations and Concepts
 * ^  || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Digital Citizenship
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Research and Information Fluency

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> KT Moore found another visual which was created by ALA which also compared the 3 sets of standards. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">[]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> Shelley Borysiewicz got to the heart of the standards: arguing strongly for the future generations of students and their technological and knowledge needs. She pointed out concisely that the standards are not in place for any sort of pedantic reason and the overlaps between the three sets are there in force if you simply look for them. The real power behind the standards is that they empower the learner to learn on their own. She encouraged everyone to view a video on how information literacy and technology today is changing and how future generations will need to have the skills to combat this in the job market of tomorrow. The video is entitled Did You Know? 3.0 By Karl Fisch and is available on YouTube at:

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