Middle+School+Online+Telecommunications+Benchmarks


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 * 8 Communication Arts || Research Strategies: to brainstorm possible topics and narrow the focus by asking questions which identify a "driving question." To develop a search strategy using keywords which define the topic. To learn strategies for online searching which aid in the management and movement of data To explain and use online resources that are appropriate for the learner and the topic. To organize and analyze information in order. To draw conclusions and implications based on the online investigation. To utilize other print and non-print sources as necessary. To produce a product using online sources combined with other resources. To evaluate search results making a decision about accuracy of the data and reformulate the search if necessary. Online communications: To learn to evaluate a web site. To become familiar with Internet procedure. to practice electronic mail skills to communicate with the online community. To learn and to model ethical, legal, and responsible behavior in the online community. || Career Research Mentorship Interdisciplinary Unit || Self-directed learners Critical thinkers Effective communicators Creative producers Involved citizens Cooperative producers || Year-long unit in eighth grade ||