Concepts

(IL)

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Information Literacy

Sub-Concepts

(A) Access - Effective search strategies can locate information for intellectual or creative pursuits.
(E) Evaluate - Information sources can be evaluated for accuracy, currency, appropriateness, and purpose.
(C) Create - It is important to both consume and produce information to be digitally literate.
(IP) Intellectual Property - Respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
Kindergarten
  • CSC-00.IL_A.1 With guidance, use a keyword search with a teacher selected online resource.
  • CSC-00.IL_IP.1 Discuss that creative works have owners (copyright). 
  • CSC-00.IL_IP.2 Understand that credit should be given to the creator of creative work.
First Grade
  • CSC-01.IL_A.1 Use a keyword search with a teacher-selected online resource.
  • CSC-01.IL_E.1 With guidance, evaluate information for research purposes.
  • CSC-01.IL_C.1 Independently or with guidance, create a digital product.
Second Grade
  • CSC-02.IL_A.1 Use a keyword search with a teacher-selected online resource. (Continued growth)
  • CSC-02.IL_E.1 With guidance, determine whether the purpose of content is to inform or to influence actions.
  • CSC-02.IL_C.1 Independently or collaboratively, create a digital product.
  • CSC-02.IL_IP.1 Understand that students own their creative works. 
  • CSC-02.IL_IP.2 With guidance, give credit to the creator of a creative work. (Continued growth)
Third Grade
  • CSC-03.IL_A.1 Use basic search strategies with teacher-selected online sources.
  • CSC-03.IL_E.1 With guidance, compare and contrast resources based on content and the author’s purpose.
  • CSC-03.IL_C.1 Independently or collaboratively, create a digital product.
Fourth Grade
  • CSC-04.IL_A.1 Use multiple teacher-selected online resources to locate information.
  • CSC-04.IL_E.1 With guidance, use a strategy to evaluate information for research purposes.
  • CSC-04.IL_C.1 Independently or collaboratively, create a digital product. (Continued growth)
Fifth Grade
  • CSC-05.IL_A.1 Refine your keyword search to improve your results.
  • CSC-05.IL_E.1 With guidance, use a strategy to evaluate information for research purposes. (Continued growth)
  • CSC-05.IL_C.1 Independently or collaboratively, create a digital product using two or more tools.
  • CSC-05.IL_IP.1 With guidance, demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in copyright and fair use. 
  • CSC-05.IL_IP.2 With guidance, create a citation. (Continued growth) 
  • CSC-05.IL_IP.3 With guidance, use strategies to avoid piracy and plagiarism. (Continued growth)
Sixth Grade
  • CSC-06.IL_A.1 Use a variety of strategies to refine and revise search results.
  • CSC-06.IL_C.1 Repurpose or remix original works following fair use guidelines.
  • CSC-06.IL_IP.1 With guidance, properly use copyrighted works, works in the creative commons, and works in the public domain. 
  • CSC-06.IL_IP.2 Cite a variety of sources using the appropriate format. 
  • CSC-06.IL_IP.3 Describe negative consequences of piracy and plagiarism.
Seventh Grade
  • CSC-07.IL_A.1 Use a variety of strategies to refine and revise search results. (Continued growth)
  • CSC-07.IL_E.1 Independently, evaluate information and its sources using student selected processes and strategies.
  • CSC-07.IL_C.1 Repurpose or remix original works following fair use guidelines. (Continued growth)
  • CSC-07.IL_IP.1 With minimal guidance, properly use copyrighted works, works in the creative commons, and works in the public domain. 
  • CSC-07.IL_IP.2 Cite a variety of sources using the appropriate format. (Continued growth) 
  • CSC-07.IL_IP.3 Identify strategies to avoid personal works and the works of others from being pirated and plagiarized. (CYSEC)
Eighth Grade
  • CSC-08.IL_A.1 Use advanced search strategies to locate information online.
  • CSC-08.IL_E.1 Independently, evaluate information and its sources using student selected processes and strategies. (Continued growth)
  • CSC-08.IL_C.1 Repurpose or remix original works following fair use guidelines. (Continued growth)
  • CSC-08.IL_IP.1 Properly use copyrighted works, works in the creative commons, and works in the public domain. 
  • CSC-08.IL_IP.2 Cite a variety of sources using the appropriate format. (Continued growth) 
  • CSC-08.IL_IP.3 Debate the risks and benefits of sharing personal works online (CYSEC)
Ninth Grade
  • CSC-09.IL_A.1 Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information.
  • CSC-09.IL_E.1 Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance of information, media, data, or other resources.
  • CSC-09.IL_C.1 Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations to communicate an idea.
  • CSC-09.IL_IP.1 Properly use copyrighted works, works in the creative commons, and works in the public domain. 
  • CSC-09.IL_IP.2 Cite sources in a standard format to ethically reference the intellectual property of others. 
  • CSC-09.IL_IP.3 Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology.
Tenth Grade
  • CSC-10.IL_A.1 Curate relevant information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods.
  • CSC-10.IL_E.1 Gather accurate, credible, and relevant sources of information, media, data, or other resources showing different perspectives.
  • CSC-10.IL_C.1 Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
  • CSC-10.IL_IP.1 Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property. 
  • CSC-10.IL_IP.2 Cite sources in a standard format to ethically reference the intellectual property of others. (Continued growth) 
  • CSC-10.IL_IP.3 Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology. (Continued growth)
Eleventh Grade
  • CSC-11.IL_A.1 Devise new search strategies based on information gaps and new understanding.
  • CSC-11.IL_E.1 Use accurate, credible, and relevant sources of information, media, data, or other resources showing different perspectives.
  • CSC-11.IL_C.1 Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences to communicate their idea.
  • CSC-11.IL_IP.1 Explain the beneficial and harmful effects that intellectual property laws can have on innovation, creativity, and collaboration. 
  • CSC-11.IL_IP.2 Cite sources in a standard format to ethically reference the intellectual property of others. (Continued growth) 
  • CSC-11.IL_IP.3 Evaluate the social and economic implications of piracy and plagiarism in the context of safety, law, or ethics.
Twelfth Grade
  • CSC-12.IL_A.1 Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.
  • CSC-12.IL_E.1 Explain source selection based on accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance of information, media, data, or other resources.
  • CSC-12.IL_C.1 Exhibit perseverance, a tolerance for ambiguity, and the capacity to work with open-ended problems in the design and creation process.
  • CSC-12.IL_IP.1 Debate laws and regulations that impact the development and use of software. 
  • CSC-12.IL_IP.2 Cite sources in a standard format to ethically reference the intellectual property of others. (Continued growth) 
  • CSC-12.IL_IP.3 Evaluate the social and economic implications of piracy and plagiarism in the context of safety, law, or ethics. (Continued growth)
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