To be an empowered learner means to set learning goals for yourself and get different information about different things. They also reflect on the learning process to improve the learning process. Empowered learners understand the fundamental concepts of technology.
A digital citizen engages in safe, legal, and positive behavior when using technology which also includes social interactions online. Digital citizens manage their personal data to maintain privacy and are aware of data-collection technology used for finding their navigation online. They demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
A knowledge constructor is someone who plans and employs effective resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts. They build knowledge by actively exploring real world issues and problems. Knowledge constructors form the accuracy, perspective, connect different information, social media, data or other resources.
An innovation designer uses a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by making new solutions. They develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process. Innovation designers exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity, and capacity to work with open-ended problems.
A computational thinker develops and employs strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions. They collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in many ways to facilitate problem solving and decision-making. Computational Thinkers break problems into component parts, extract key information, develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving.
A creative communicator chooses the correct platform and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication. They create original works or remix digital resources into new creations. Creative communicators publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
A global collaborator explores local and global issues and also uses collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions. They use digital tools to connect learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning. Global collaborators use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts, or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple points of views.