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AUSD Technology Standards:
7th-8th Grade

AUSD Student Resources for 7th-12th Grade

Website with links for student use.

Information Literacy and Guided Inquiry/Tech Resources

General Resources

Read, Write, and Think: Interactive Resources for Students

Inquiry-based Learning Guide from YouthLearn

The Inquiry Process

The Brunner Model

Ask

After introducing a topic or sharing a book or picture, have students brainstorm questions.

Create a Wonder Wall in your classroom to encourage question making.

Read, Write, Think

K-W-L Creator

What do you Know and Want to Learn?

The Right Question Institute

Outstanding process to develop questions (Question Formulation Technique) with students. Teachers/Parents will need to create an educator account to access the resources.

Question Formulation Technique (QFT) - Prezi by Jay Corrigan which explains and gives examples of the technique developed by The Right Question Institute
QFT "in action" in an eighth grade history class

Investigate

Digital Citizenship Activities by Grade Level

Use the dictionary online to look up words.

Editable Graphic Organizers

Graphic Organizers Created in Google Drawings by Eric Curts

Searching the Web

Google's Search Lesson Plans

Picking the Right Search Terms (Intermediate)

Picking the Right Search Terms (Advanced)

Understanding Search Results (Intermediate)

Narrowing a Search to Get the Best Results (Advanced)

Searching for Evidence for Research Tasks (Intermediate)

Evaluating the Credibility of the Sources (Beginner/Intermediate)

Research

Improving Research Skills Using Effective Keyword Search Video

Research using a customizable mind map.

Determining Credibility of a Website

Is this website Credible?

Brief video explaining how to determine credibility

Evaluating Websites

Brief video explaining the CRAAP test

Two versions of the CRAAP Evaluation:

Worksheet Style | Rubric Style

Cite web sources using Research tool in Docs & EasyBib.

Communicate, Create, and Collaborate

Digital Storytelling Resources

Extensive list from Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything

Resources

Signing into Chrome

Create a spreadsheet in Sheets.

Enter data into a spreadsheet, use basic formulas, and create simple graphs in Sheets.

Create a document in Docs

Create and edit a document using advanced page layout which incorporates text and graphics from a variety of sources

Create a multimedia presentation incorporating text, graphics, sound, and/or video from a variety of sources.

Create graphics in Drawings.

Recording Audio

Record audio with webcam video of student using the Screencastify Chrome extension.

Tech Basics

Computer Skills: Cut, copy, and paste text and graphics between applications, including using screen capture (PC, Chromebook, Mac).

Access student management system.

Maintain and organize digital portfolio using folders and naming conventions.

Typing Skills: 7th-8th grade students can continue to practice their keyboarding skills using a formal program. The other apps they use in class will supplement this learning.

Typing Agent

Students use their District account to login with ClassLink.

Troubleshooting Skills: Keep track of passwords, try a different program, force-quit and restart (PC, Chromebook, Mac).

Need more help or would like to request or suggest a resource?
Contact Kris Bell, District Librarian.

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