TDSB+ICT+Standards+to+start+discussion

**This may seem to be an intimidating page, yet I think that most of what TDSB would like to see happening in classrooms, based on this document, are either activities you are already doing or can be easily added.**
 * Th & Concepts**

__**Technology Operations and Concepts**__ Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. **Fundamental Skills** • Manage content within an operating system and web environment (e.g., documents, links, bookmarks, tags) **•** Create content that demonstrates planning, writing, and editing for a particular purpose (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases software) **Digital Tools •** Use digital tools for a curricular purpose (e.g., digital camera, voice recorder, interactive technologies, hand-held devices, GPS **–** Global Position Systems)

__**Research and Information Fluency**__ Students use appropriate technology to gather, evaluate and use data and/or information in order to plan and conduct research or inquiry. **Research & Information Processing** • Search, read, and note take information from a variety of sources (e.g., online encyclopedias, databases found on the school library website, and the Internet) • Categorize, analyze, and evaluate information from primary sources (e.g., interviews, surveys) and secondary sources (e.g., online encyclopedias, databases found on the school library website) **Ethical Use of Information** • Use research to develop original drafts and cite sources

__**Critical Thinking and Problems Solving**__ Students think critically to manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. **Project Management** • Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project **Technology Selection** • Select appropriate technologies for a specific purpose **Digital Simulation and Gaming** • Participate in a digital simulation or game to explore concepts and/or determine outcomes (e.g., OERB interactive learning resources, Lego Crickets, robotics)

**__Communication and Collaboration__** Students work collaboratively, using digital media and environments, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. **Online Collaboration** • Create, participate, and collaborate in an online environment (e.g., email, online forums, virtual worlds, video/web conferences) **Online Learning** • Use eLearning to support and extend learning (e.g., learning management system)