CUSD #95
Learner Objectives
Library & Technology for Third Grade
LIBRARY
The student who is information literate accesses information
efficiently and effectively.
Recognizes the need for information
• Selects books appropriate to interest
• Uses a graphic organizer to recognize the need for additional information
Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent
decision making.
• Discerns between a credible and non- credible source
• Selects reading materials appropriate to ability level
Formulates questions based on information needs.
• Adjusts questions through a hierarchy from broad to specific to obtain information
needed
Identifies a variety of potential sources of information.
• Brainstorms a range of information sources and begins to use them to meet an
information need
Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information.
• Uses the on-line catalog for author, title, and subject searches
• Uses keyword searches
• Uses cross references in encyclopedias
• Locates, labels, and uses the various parts of the library media center
The student who is information literate evaluates information
critically and competently.
Determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness.
• Examines given resources to determine relevancy to topic
Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion.
• Defines facts and opinions
Identifies inaccurate and misleading information
• Recognizes need to check information sources for accuracy
Selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand.
• Lists multiple facts from a variety of sources to provide answer to research question
presented
The student who is information literate uses information
accurately and creatively.
Uses information for practical application.
• Organizes information into appropriate topics and includes subtopics
Integrates new information into one’s own knowledge.
• Locates facts to connect/support previous knowledge with new information
Produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats.
• Uses a variety of formats at an intermediate level to produce and communicate
information
The student who is an independent learner is information literate
and pursues information related to personal interests.
Seeks information related to various dimensions of well being such as career
interests, community involvement, health matters, and recreational pursuits.
• Seeks information from a variety of sources to satisfy and develop new personal
interests
The student who is an independent learner is information literate
and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of
information.
Is a competent and self-motivated reader.
Derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats.
• Summarizes information presented in a variety of formats
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The student who is an independent learner is information literate
and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge
generation.
Assesses the quality of the process and products of personal information seeking.
• Retraces research steps and identifies most effective methods for locating information
Devises strategies for revising, improving, and updating self-generated knowledge.
• Applies strategies for revising and improving product
The student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and recognizes
the importance of information to a democratic society.
Seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines, and cultures.
• Develops awareness of resources that reflect cultural perspectives and customs
Respects the principle of equitable access to information.
• Demonstrates proper use of library materials
• Uses technology efficiently so it is available for others to use
The student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and practices
ethical behavior in regard to information and information
technology.
Respects the principles of intellectual freedom.
Respects intellectual property rights.
• Avoids plagiarism
• Constructs basic bibliographic record to include title, author, copyright date,
publisher, and place of publication
The student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and participates
effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
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Shares knowledge and information with others.
• Communicates facts in a variety of ways and draws conclusions based on information
Respects others’ ideas and backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions.
• Recognizes others’ ideas as a valid contribution to a group
• Responds respectively to the viewpoints of others
Collaborate with others both in person and through technologies to identify
information problems and to seek their solutions.
• Uses appropriate technology to express ideas
Collaborates with others both in person and through technologies to design and
develop information products and solutions.
• Evaluates product to determine if all required criteria have been addressed and makes
necessary revisions
TECHNOLOGY
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of
technology systems.
• Uses spell check to edit a document
• Uses toolbar and menus
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.
• Types a document with multiple paragraphs
• Creates a graph to examine and compare information
• Utilizes software that requires multiple aspects involved with critical thinking
• Utilizes accurate on-line catalog to locate information efficiently
Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas
effectively.
• Produces a multiple slide PowerPoint presentation
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of
sources.
• Learns features of an on-line encyclopedia
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