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Home | Standard 1 | Standard 2 | Standard 3 | Standard 4 | Standard 5 | Standard 6 | Standard 7 | Standard 8 | Standard 9 | Standard 10 ** Teachers understand that children learn differently. ** The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
 * Standard 3**


 * Evidence 1: ** [[file:final assessment rubric2.docx]]


 * Rationale 1: ** Students will research an information ethics topic and present their side of the issue to the class in the form of a brochure, Video PSA, Glister or Prezi. The students develop their own research questions with the guidance from the classroom teacher and librarian. Because students come from diverse backgrounds, they see these issues from different perspectives. By using both print and online sources, they will find the answer to the questions using the evidence of professionals. They will have to include an explanation/definition of the issues surrounding the main topic as well as tips/guidelines to assist students.

This project has given me the opportunity to see how teenagers have different views on the information ethics topics of plagiarism, copyright, fair use, cyber bullying, and privacy. This project has led to many great discussions in class included a new perspective on the term “friend”.

By allowing students to present this project as either a brochure, Video PSA, Glogster or Prezi, students complete the assignment in a format that will allow them to present the information that works best for them. The students have turned-in much higher quality assignments since we have allowed them to use different ways of presenting the results of the research.
 * KSD **
 * 3.K.1 The teacher understands and can identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles, multiple intelligences, and performance modes, and can design instruction that helps use students’ strengths as the basis for growth. **

By its very nature a discussion of ethics brings in the students’ personal, family and community experiences into the classroom. The exchange of ideas enables students to observe how other individuals make and support their decisions. When asking questions and making observations, I try not to bring in my personal bias, but sometimes, it is the only way to bring a different perspective to the discussion.
 * 3.S.7 The teacher brings multiple perspectives to the discussion of subject matter, including attention to students’ personal, family and community experiences and cultural norms. **

The first few times this project was done we let the students go out and develop questions on their own and they were too simple (yes/no) or so vague that the answer hard to find. Students must now meet with the Library Media Specialist or me to develop their research questions. We will help them design questions that challenge them, but they will find the answers during the research process. This has allowed all students to achieve at least some level of success in the research process.
 * 3.D.1 The teacher believes that all children can learn at high levels and persists in helping all children achieve success **