CUSD #95
Learner Objectives
Library & Technology for Fourth Grade
LIBRARY
The student who is information literate accesses information
efficiently and effectively.
Recognizes the need for information
• Examines current knowledge base to determine information gaps
• Selects books appropriate to interest
Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent
decision making.
• Identifies criteria to evaluate websites
• Selects reading materials appropriate to ability level
Formulates questions based on information needs.
• Students change and refine their questions that go beyond simple fact finding as their
research proceeds
Identifies a variety of potential sources of information.
• Uses a full range of information sources to meet a variety of information needs
Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information.
• Refine keyword searches to locate specific information
• Retrieve materials using the Dewey Decimal System
• Uses cross references in a variety of sources
• Locates, labels, and uses the various parts of the library media center
• Recognizes and uses appropriate resource for research needs
The student who is information literate evaluates information
critically and competently.
Determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness.
• Compares and contrasts sources related to topics to determine accuracy, relevancy,
and comprehensiveness
Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion.
• Recognizes facts and opinions in published work
Identifies inaccurate and misleading information
• Compares two sources for information accuracy
Selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand.
• Generates facts that include supporting details to provide answer to research question
presented
The student who is information literate uses information
accurately and creatively.
Uses information for practical application.
• Analyzes information to determine most appropriate organizational format
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 advanced 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.
• Identifies a variety of genres
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Derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats.
• Analyzes strengths and weaknesses in information presented in a variety of formats
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.
• Self-assesses to determine most effective methods for locating information and
adjusts as needed in the research process
Devises strategies for revising, improving, and updating self-generated knowledge.
• Applies strategies for revising and improving product in accordance with a rubric
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.
• Uses 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 complete bibliography of multiple sources to include print and
electronic sources
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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.
Shares knowledge and information with others.
• Chooses the most effective strategy to communicate information
• Evaluates a variety of viewpoints to form one’s own opinion
Respects others’ ideas and backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions.
• Responds respectively to the viewpoints of others
• Works collaboratively to organize and integrate the contributions of all the members
of a group into information products
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.
• Identifies and uses symbol keys
• Copies, cuts and pastes text
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.
• Continues to utilize home row position to increase productivity
• Continues to utilize software that builds upon critical thinking skills which supports
curricular concepts
Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas
effectively.
• Produces a PowerPoint presentation that incorporates multimedia features
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of
sources.
• Accesses information from an on-line encyclopedia to meet a research need
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Identifies components of a website (purpose, authority, navigation, language usage,
currency)
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