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Standards

The tools found on this website are meant to help address the following standards:

New Jersey learning standards:

9.4 Life Literacies and Key Skills

• 9.4.12.DC.1: Explain the ethical considerations regarding the use of artificial intelligence and its impact on society.

• 9.4.8.DC.1: Analyze the use of and public perception of at least one historical and/or contemporary computing device or system.

• 9.4.8.DC.2: Provide examples of inappropriate uses of technology and explain the positive and negative ethical and social impacts.

• 9.4.12.IML.2: Evaluate online sources for various criteria (e.g., relevant, accuracy, perspective, bias).

English Language Arts

• NJSLS.W.6-12.8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

• NJSLS.L.6-12.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

• NJSLS.W.6-12.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Social Studies Disciplinary Practices

• Practice 2: Gathering and Evaluating Sources: Finding, evaluating and organizing information and evidence from multiple sources and perspectives are the core of inquiry. Effective practice requires evaluating the credibility of primary and secondary sources, assessing the reliability of information, analyzing the context of information, and corroborating evidence across sources. Discerning opinion from fact and interpreting the significance of information requires thinking critically about ourselves and the world.

• Practice 3: Seeking Diverse Perspectives: Making sense of research findings requires thinking about what information is included, whether the information answers the question, and what may be missing, often resulting in the need to complete additional research. Developing an understanding of our own and others' perspectives builds understanding about the complexity of each person and the diversity in the world.

Mathematics and Science Practices

• NJSLS-M.Practice.MP4: Model with mathematics.

• NJSLS-M.Practice.MP5: Use appropriate tools strategically.

• Science Practice 4: Developing and Using Models: A practice of both science and engineering is to use and construct models as helpful tools for representing ideas and explanations. These tools include diagrams, drawings, physical replicas, mathematical representations, analogies, and computer simulations.

• Science Practice 8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information: Scientists and engineers must be able to communicate clearly and persuasively the ideas and methods they generate. Critiquing and communicating ideas and design solutions is a critical duty of any scientist or engineer.

ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards:

1. Empowered Learner

• 1.1.d. Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.

2. Digital Citizen

• 1.2.a. Students cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world.

• 1.2.b. Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.

• 1.2.c. Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.

• 1.2.d. Students manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online.

3. Knowledge Constructor

• 1.3.a. Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.

• 1.3.b. Students evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources.

• 1.3.c. Students curate information from digital sources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

6. Creative Communicator

• 1.6.b. Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.