Mission, Vision, Competencies, Standards, and Benchmarks

Core Understandings:
Students will understand that…
‣ The message is influenced by the medium; good ideas can be overlooked or dismissed
on the basis of how they are presented.
‣ Knowing when to consult an “expert” can be the difference between good and great work.
‣ Changing one’s mind in the face of better evidence is a mark of learning and growth.
‣ It is possible to hear without truly listening. Good listening involves engagement with the
speaker’s message.
Competency: Social Responsibility
Description: Students will work to master…
‣ Practicing safe and ethical behaviors in use of sources and communications.
‣ Creating products that contribute to authentic, real world contexts.
Essential Questions:
‣ What do I bring to this class? To this learning community? What am I taking away?
‣ How do I find inspiration from others without copying their work?
‣ What is my responsibility to the group/community? What should I expect from the group/
community?
‣ What’s the difference between being a student and being a learner?
Core Understandings:
Students will understand that…
‣ We are digital citizens, which comes with digital privileges as well as responsibilities.
Competency: Self-Assessment
Description: Students will work to master…
‣ Monitoring, reflecting, and assessing one's own information-seeking processes
for effectiveness.
‣ Using interaction and feedback from teachers and peers to guide inquiry
when applicable.
Essential Questions:
‣ Where have I seen this before?
‣ What’s working in my search for sources? What’s getting in my way?
‣ How do I judge which sources best fit the topic?
Core Understandings:
Students will understand that…
‣ Feedback and reactions from others make us better and help us to refine the process as
we utilize resources.
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