User:Mmcwilliams

Technology skills are crucial for today's learning. The students of the 21st Century need to develop information skills that will enable them to use technology as an essential tool for communication and learning. All students deserve equal access to informational technology. Technology should be considered a key component in all aspects of education. Critical Thinking, Intellectual Freedom and Self-accountability are all measurable and should be evaluated and reviewed for unleashing student potential. Information Literacy is moving beyond "learning"technology to synthesizing to "using" technology to one's advantage. Students that are information literate access information efficiently and effectively. They also have the ability evaluate information critically and competently, resulting in creativity and integrated knowledge. Students that are information literate pursue independent interests that display original thoughts and reflections of growth and understanding. Students that are information literate and understand the task definitions of their assignments become socially responsible and recognize the importance of information to a democratic society and hold high standards for ethical practices and behavior. Students that are information literate contribute positively to the learning community and learning society. They are stewards of their destiny and pursue engaging opportunities for technological advances.