Standards for Students

B. C. Standards for Students

The following standards and language are taken directly from the Province of British Columbia's Framework for Digital Literacy. The original source of the following standards used in B. C. can be traced directly back to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Students.

S1 Research and Information Literacy

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

S3 Creativity and Innovation

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

S5 Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

S2 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

S4 Digital Citizenship

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

S6 Technology Operations and Concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations, and develop computational thinking skills.