STEM Launch K-8

9450 Pecos Street, Colorado 80260

Office: (720) 972-5120 Fax: (720) 972-6062
http://www.stemlaunch.org

Digital Media
6

2014-2015

Teacher Name

Office #

Email

Ms.Saleh
K-6

720-972-5134

Leena.Saleh@adams12.org

Course Description:
The purpose of the course is to for students to transform traditional technology into a new and
innovative way through several digital media and 21st century tools.

Essential Learning / Content Standards

1. Creativity and Innovation

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

2. 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.

3. Research and Information Fluency

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

4. 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.

5. Digital Citizenship

Approximate Dates / Timeline for

Completion
Students will work throughout the quarter to
complete the six Net-s standards. The
students will work to meet standards through
each unit within Digital Media.

Students understand human, cultural, and

societal issues related to technology and
practice legal and ethical behavior.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding
of technology concepts, systems, and
operations.
Scoring Scale
4 Exceeds Standard
3 Meets Standard
2
Approaching Standard
1 Below Standard
On group projects, students will receive a grade for individual work and a group performance grade.
Student Expectations:
Students are expected to enter the room with an open mind and be ready to tackle the challenge of
real world thinking and problem solving skills within individual and collaborative groups.