Empowered Learner
Empowered Learners are able to effectively express and set their learning goals, use technology in order to aid themselves in achieving their goals and improve their learning, and reflect on their learning in order to help themselves learn better. In addition, Empowered Learners build connections and change their environment so it suits them and improves their learning. Finally, they must show an understanding of technology and be able to apply that knowledge to different technologies.
Digital Citizen
Digital Citizens are able to take care of their digital identity and reputation and are aware that everything they do on the internet is permanent. This means taking part in positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior while using technology. Digital Citizens are also able to show an understanding of and respect for the rules of using and sharing intellectual property. Finally, they are able to be secure on the internet and are aware of data collecting technologies.
Knowledge Constructors
Knowledge Constructors are able to prepare and execute effective research strategies in order to find information and other resources for their own use. They are also able to identify the reliability of information, media, data, or other resources they found online. In addition, they are able to organize information from the internet using a variety of tools and methods and then use that info to find meaningful connections and conclusions. Finally, they are able to gain knowledge by investigating real-world problems and issues, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.
4.Innovative Designer
Innovative Designers must know and be able to execute a design process for making ideas, testing those ideas, and making those ideas come to life into artifacts or as a solution to a real problem. They must be able to plan and use digital tools in order to aid in executing the design process and take into account design constraints and calculated risks. They are able to create and improve on prototypes as part of a repetitive design process. And finally, they are able to display perseverance and tolerance for ambiguity while working with open-ended problems. They are comfortable with the unpredictable and are able to persevere while showing the capacity to work with open-ended problems.
5.Computational Thinker
Computational Thinkers are able to clearly define a problem and think about how it may be answered.and using technology-assisted methods in order to explore and find solutions. They are able to collect data or organize them into relevant data sets, use digital tools to examine them, and show the data in various ways in order to assist in problem-solving and decision-making. Computational Thinkers are able to break problems down and take out important information in order to create models that clearly convey complex systems. They are able to understand what automation is and create a set of steps in order to test automated solutions.
6.Creative Communicator
Creative Communicators are able to expertly decide which digital platforms or tools they need in order to reach their desired objective. They are able to create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix other work into new creations. They are able to communicate complex ideas clearly through digital objects such as visualizations, models, simulations. They are able to create content and adjust that content for their intended audiences.
7.Global Collaborator
Global Collaborators are able to use technology in order to connect with others for various backgrounds in order to learn. They use digital tools in order to collaborate with different people ranging from colleagues to community members in order to examine issues and problems together in order to gain multiple viewpoints. They are able to contribute and work well in a team and fill multiple roles in order to work together towards a common goal. They are able to explore real world problems and use collaborative techniques in order to work towards solutions.