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PK-2 Learning Skills Objectives Upon completion of the second grade the student will be able to work cooperatively and productively with others in small groups and use age-appropriate instructional rubrics and other tools to assess performance related to the learning goal. The student will practice correct keyboarding and proper care of computer software and hardware, create text using word processing software and use email to send messages. The student will use an Internet browser to access websites, developmentally appropriate technology resources to locate information for assignments, presentation software to explain and communicate information and drawing or paint software to create a picture.
Standard 1: Information and Communication Skills	The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
21C.O.PK-2.1.LS1	Student uses text, people and electronic resources (e.g. interactive books, educational software, CD-ROMs, elementary multimedia encyclopedias and search engines) to locate information for classroom assignments and is able to identify the author and purpose for each source located.
21C.O.PK-2.1.LS2	Student can accurately interpret and create simple visuals (e.g. charts, maps, graphs and models) and use this information to solve problems and communicate information.
21C.O.PK-2.1.LS3	Student articulates thoughts and ideas, representative of real and imaginary experiences, clearly and effectively through oral, written or multimedia communication.
Standard 2: Thinking and Reasoning Skills	The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
21C.O.PK-2.2.LS1	Student engages with teacher assistance in a critical thinking process by conducting basic evaluations using simple criteria.
21C.O.PK-2.2.LS2	Student identifies parts of a system and explains how those parts interact with one another.
21C.O.PK-2.2.LS3	Student engages in a problem solving process using objects to solve problems and demonstrates learning by explaining how they solved the problem.
21C.O.PK-2.2.LS4	Student engages in discovery, exploration and experimentation to reach unexpected answers. Student makes unusual associations and provides a variety of solutions to problems.
Standard 3: Personal and Workplace Skills	The student will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a member of a group.
21C.O.PK-2.3.LS1	Student manages negative emotions, aligns his/her goals to the goals of others, and works cooperatively and productively with others in small groups.
21C.O.PK-2.3.LS2	Student demonstrates ability to assume different roles and responsibilities as assigned by the teacher and abandons ineffective strategies when introduced to more effective strategies for solving a problem or completing a task.
21C.O.PK-2.3.LS3	Student understands the defined learning goal and uses age-appropriate instructional rubrics and tools to assess his/her performance in meeting the goal within the timeline established by the teacher.
21C.O.PK-2.3.LS4	Student knows the difference between right and wrong, is accepting of others in work and play groups, and shows regard for peers and adults within the school by keeping work, play and public areas clean and organized.
21C.O.PK-2.3.LS5	Student uses clearly defined teacher directions and interpersonal skills to move others toward the goal.
21C.O.PK-2.3.LS6	Student focuses on a project goal, and with teacher guidance, frames appropriate questions related to the goal, considers possible courses of action, selects a plan of action and completes the project.

West Virginia Standards for 21^st Century Learning 21^st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools Janet Benincosa, TI Specialist
3 – 4 Learning Skills Objectives Upon completion of the fourth grade the student will work productively in a group setting and demonstrate flexibility in assuming different roles and responsibilities. The student will engage in a problem solving process that promotes questioning, investigating and finding solutions and will begin to select appropriate tools for problem solving, self-directed learning and extended learning activities. The fourth grade student understands the meaning of acceptable use, protects online identity and demonstrates personal responsibility in the use of technology. The student continues to expand the use of word processing software, begins to use a spreadsheet to perform calculations, understands the functionality of a database and creates a simple multimedia project. Students use technology tools in a collaborative setting to generate products, create ideas, and to communicate effectively.
Standard 1: Information and Communication Skills	The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
21C.O.3-4.1.LS1	Student identifies information needed to solve a problem or complete an assignment, conducts a search and prioritizes various sources based on credibility and relevance, retrieves relevant information from a variety of media sources, and uses this information to create an effective presentation.
21C.O.3-4.1.LS2	Student accurately interprets symbols and visuals and can distinguish fact from opinion when presented with visuals through various media; student uses his/her knowledge to construct new knowledge and communicate information.
21C.O.3-4.1.LS3	Student, cognizant of audience and purpose, articulates thoughts and ideas accurately and effectively through oral, written or multimedia communications.
Standard 2: Thinking and Reasoning Skills	The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
21C.O.3-4.2.LS1	Student engages, with teacher assistance, in a critical thinking process that synthesizes knowledge and ideas.
21C.O.3-4.2.LS2	Student identifies parts of a system and explains how those parts interact with one another.
21C.O.3-4.2.LS3	Student engages in a problem solving process that promotes questioning, planning investigations and finding answers and solutions.
21C.O.3-4.2.LS4	Student generates ideas for solutions to problems and asks questions in order to create unusual, unique or clever products. Student begins to cognitively recognize the skills of adapting, improving, modifying, and expanding existing thoughts or ideas to create products.
Standard 3: Personal and Workplace Skills	The student will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a member of a group.
21C.O.3-4.3.LS1	Student manages and preempts negative emotions before they escalate, exercises self-restraint without assistance, and works productively in a variety of group settings.
21C.O.3-4.3.LS2	Student is flexible in assuming various roles and responsibilities in the classroom and the school, and with minimal assistance, considers alternative methods, solutions and perspectives to solving a problem or completing a task.
21C.O.3-4.3.LS3	Student engages in the goal setting process, and with guidance, demonstrates ability to change focus and direction or use different strategies, while using instructional rubrics and other tools to monitor and evaluate his/her performance.
21C.O.3-4.3.LS4	Student appreciates, accepts and works cooperatively with others, in both academic and social contexts, shares responsibility for continued improvement of the academic performance and climate of the school, and exhibits ethical behavior while working alone or communicating with others.
21C.O.3-4.3.LS5	Student uses his/her interpersonal skills when in an assigned leadership role, helps others stay focused and successfully moves the group toward the goal.
21C.O.3-4.3.LS6	Student focuses on the larger goal of a project, frames appropriate questions related to the goal, develops and initiates a plan of action with specific tasks and appropriate benchmarks, and completes the project on time.

West Virginia Standards for 21^st Century Learning 21^st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools Janet Benincosa, TI Specialist
5-8 Learning Skills Objectives Upon completion of the eighth grade, the student will demonstrate ethical behavior and work responsibly and collaboratively with others to accomplish both individual and team goals. The student will become a more critical thinker and problem solver and use technology tools to solve problems and make decisions related to classrooms assignments. The eighth grade student will create products that reflect a growing understanding of visual language and the effective use of technology tools. The student will use expanded features of spreadsheet, database and presentation software and use telecommunications to publish information. A proficient user of technology, the student will demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems and will effectively use telecommunications tools for research, collaboration and communication. The student understands the need for individuals and business to protect the integrity of technology systems..
Standard 1: Information and Communication Skills	The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
21C.O.5-8.1.LS1	Student, when presented with a problem, identifies the information needed, uses text, people, online databases and search engines to filter relevant information efficiently, analyzes information for biases, synthesizes information gathered and creates an effective and efficient response to the problem
21C.O.5-8.1.LS2	Student interprets abstract visuals and creates products (e.g. digital storytelling) that reflect a growing understanding of visual language and require the effective use of tools (e.g. cropped photos, original charts and graphs, well-chosen images from databases, video clips).
21C.O.5-8.1.LS3	Student presents thoughts, ideas, and conceptual understanding efficiently, accurately and in a compelling manner and enhances the oral or written presentation through the use of technology.
Standard 2: Thinking and Reasoning Skills	The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
21C.O.5-8.2.LS1	Student engages in a critical thinking process that supports synthesis and conducts evaluations by applying comprehensive criteria.
21C.O.5-8.2.LS2	Student draws conclusions from a variety of data sources to analyze and interpret systems.
21C.O.5-8.2.LS3	Student engages in a problem solving process that divides complex problems into simple parts in order to devise solutions.
21C.O.5-8.2.LS4	Student creates thoughtful ideas and solutions and takes risks as he/she works toward goal despite mistakes. Student begins to consistently think of all the possibilities and diverges to become more expansive with his/her thoughts/ideas that lead to the creation of original products.
Standard 3: Personal and Workplace Skills	The student will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a member of a group.
21C.O.5-8.3.LS1	Student manages emotions and behaviors, engages in collaborative work assignments requiring compromise, and demonstrates flexibility by assuming different roles and responsibilities within various team structures.
21C.O.5-8.3.LS2	Student is flexible in approach to solving problems and completing tasks, considers alternative methods, solutions and perspectives, abandons strategies that do not work, and reallocates time and resources as priorities change.
21C.O.5-8.3.LS3	Student sets challenging goals and strategically plans to reach those goals, monitors performance and adjusts effort and strategies, seeks assistance when needed, and demonstrates focused commitment to reaching the established goals.
21C.O.5-8.3.LS4	Student demonstrates ethical behavior and works responsibly and collaboratively with others, in academic and social contexts, to accomplish both individual and team goals related to improved academic, extracurricular and co-curricular performances.
21C.O.5-8.3.LS5	Student exhibits interpersonal and problem-solving skills when in the role of leader. He/she helps others stay focused on the goal, monitors progress of the group, and successfully moves the group toward the goal.
21C.O.5-8.3.LS6	Student maintains focus on larger project goal, frames appropriate questions, reflects on possible courses of action and their likely consequences, develops and initiates a plan of action with appropriate smaller objectives and benchmarks, and submits the completed project when due.

West Virginia Standards for 21^st Century Learning 21^st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools Janet Benincosa, TI Specialist
9 – 12 Learning Skills Objectives Upon completion of the twelfth grade, the student uses advanced skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation to create new knowledge and visualizes the connections between seemingly unrelated ideas to produce well-developed solutions. The student continues to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and uses technology tools to solve problems and make decisions related to classroom, community and world issues. The student demonstrates ethical behavior related to acceptable use of information and communication technology, protects his/her identify on line and in email and/or websites, and makes informed choices among available advanced technology systems, resources and services for completing projects, solving problems and managing information. The high school student will integrate advanced technology application skills in the use of the word processor, database, spreadsheet and presentation software.
Standard 1: Information and Communication Skills	The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
21C.O.9-12.1.LS1	Student recognizes information needed for problem solving, can efficiently browse, search and navigate online to access relevant information, evaluates information based on credibility, social, economic, political and/or ethical issues, and presents findings clearly and persuasively using a range of technology tools and media.
21C.O.9-12.1.LS2	Student analyzes and interprets visuals and recognizes the impact digital media influences (e.g. design, technique, and rate of speed) have on audiences. The student’s visual products reflect a sophisticated understanding of subject, digital media and design techniques.
21C.O.9-12.1.LS3	Student creates information using advanced skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation and shares this information through a variety of oral, written and multimedia communications that target academic, professional and technical audiences and purposes.
Standard 2: Thinking and Reasoning Skills	The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
21C.O.9-12.2.LS1	Student engages in a critical thinking process that supports synthesis and conducts evaluation using complex criteria.
21C.O.9-12.2.LS2	Student draws conclusions from a variety of data sources to analyze and interpret systems.
21C.O.9-12.2.LS3	Student engages in a problem solving process by formulating questions and applying complex strategies in order to independently solve problems.
21C.O.9-12.2.LS4	Student visualizes the connection between seemingly unrelated ideas and independently produces solutions that are fresh, unique, original and well developed. Student shows capacity for originality, concentration, commitment to completion, and persistence to develop unique and cogent products.
Standard 3: Personal and Workplace Skills	The student will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a member of a group.
21C.O.9-12.3.LS1	Student remains composed and focused, even under stress, willingly aligns his/her personal goals to the goals of others when appropriate, approaches conflict from win-win perspective, and derives personal satisfaction from achieving group goals.
21C.O.9-12.3.LS2	Student independently considers multiple perspectives and can represent a problem in more than one way, quickly and calmly changes focus and goals as the situation requires, and actively seeks innovations (e.g. technology) that will enhance his/her work.
21C.O.9-12.3.LS3	Student demonstrates ownership of his/her learning by setting goals, monitoring and adjusting performance, extending learning, using what he/she has learned to adapt to new situations, and displaying perseverance and commitment to continued learning.
21C.O.9-12.3.LS4	Student demonstrates ethical behavior and works responsibly and collaboratively with others in the context of the school and the larger community, and he/she demonstrates civic responsibility through engagement in public discourse and participation in service learning.
21C.O.9-12.3.LS5	Student exhibits positive leadership through interpersonal and problem-solving skills that contribute to achieving the goal. He/she helps others stay focused, distributes tasks and responsibilities effectively, and monitors group progress toward the goal without undermining the efforts of others.
21C.O.9-12.3.LS6	Student maintains a strong focus on the larger project goal and frames appropriate questions and planning processes around goal. Prior to beginning work, student reflects upon possible courses of action and their likely consequences; sets objectives related to the larger goal; and establishes benchmarks for monitoring progress. While working on the project, student adjusts time and resources to allow for completion of a quality product.