Imagining the Possibilites: Empowering Digital Citizens Within the Curriculum

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C I T -I -Z E N

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citizen

D I G I T A L

C I T I Z E N

"those who use the Internet regularly and effectively. …a person generally must have extensive

skills, knowledge, and access of using the internet through computers, mobile phones, and web-ready devices to

interact with private and public organizations. “- Wikipediahttp://www.flickr.com/photos/58923480@N07/6728121881/in/photostream

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WH A T I S A C I T I Z E N ?

Engaged

Learner

Accepting

Leader

Thinker

Contributor

Communicate

Passion

Problem Solver

WH A T I S A

C I T I Z E N ?

Thinking

Identity and Interdependence

Literacies

Social Responsibility

How do we

our learners?

Renewed Curricula: Understanding Outcomes (Fall 2010)

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Did you know?

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

• Students use critical thinking skills to plan and• conduct research, manage projects, solve problems,• and make informed decisions using appropriate• digital tools and resources.• a. Identify and define authentic problems and• significant questions for investigation• b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution• or complete a project• c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions• and/or make informed decisions• d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives• to explore alternative solutions

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1.97 billion internet users as of January 2011

(Royal Pingdom)

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