Literacy Standards
The basis of every Learning Curve activity comes from a Learning Curve Information Literacy Standard. These standards use technology to meet children’s different developmental needs.
- ASOCIAL SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS
- A-1Experiences family bonding through read aloud
- A-2Develops positive self identity and feels valued
- A-3Recognizes and applies positive values
- A-4Demonstrates appropriate interactions with peers and others
- A-5Experiences reasonable, age appropriate boundaries and expectations
- BREADING READINESS
- B-1Provided with sensory stimuli to explore
- B-2Experiences conversation
- B-3Experiences music
- B-4Develops large and small motor skills
- B-5Familiar with book form
- B-6Enjoys and responds to books
- B-7Increases attention to read aloud
- B-8Builds vocabulary
- B-9Connects letters (print) with reading
- B-10Recognizes letters and numbers
- B-11Understands basic concepts - colors, opposites, etc.
- B-12Plays with patterns and classification
- B-13Describes events and stories
- CENTHUSIASM FOR READING
- C-1Enjoys and responds to books
- C-2Connects personal interests with reading
- C-3Discovers new interests through reading
- C-4Shares opinions about reading
- C-5Finds reading material of interest
- DREADING COMPREHENSION
- D-1Recalls, summarizes, paraphrases
- D-2Extends reading by making connections and visualizing
- D-3Reads critically, looks for meaning, forms personal understanding
- D-4Understands subtlety and nuance in language, has fun with words
- D-5Forms new and personal understanding
- EINTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY
- E-1Engages in open-ended, experiential play
- E-2Observes, imagines and wonders
- E-3Comments and questions
- E-4Remains open to new ideas and knowledge
- E-5Relates information to personal interests, knowledge and experiences
- E-6Seeks information independently
- E-7Informed about current events, subjects of personal interest
- E-8Shares and discusses subjects in variety of forums
- E-9Acts on interests
- FTECHNOLOGY
- F-1Recognizes images on monitor
- F-2Understands keyboard and mouse in relation to display results
- F-3Uses mouse, keyboard, other controls with intention
- F-4Explores and uses basic computer operating system, word processing, graphics
- F-5Navigates Internet proficiently
- F-6Uses online communication methods
- F-7Explores and uses basic multi-media tools
- F-8Mentors and assists others with technology
- F-10Explores and uses advanced multi-media tools
- F-11Pushes digital products out for use by Curve visitors and other audiences
- GACCESS INFORMATION
- G-1Recognizes when information is needed
- G-2Formulates questions to guide search
- G-3Understands hierarchy of information
- G-4Revises and adjusts search as inquiry progresses
- G-5Finds information from a variety of sources AND media
- G-6Navigates variety of sources effectively
- G-7Recognizes when assistance is needed
- G-8Adept with advanced search techniques
- HEVALUATE AND APPLY INFORMATION
- H-1Selects relevant information
- H-2Recognizes point of view or perspective of sources
- H-3Consider quality and authority of sources
- H-4Takes effective notes in own words
- H-5Organizes information
- H-6Analyzes information and makes connections
- H-7Formulates own focus and perspective on topic
- H-8Constructs meaning from information and produces new information
- H-9Chooses effective presentation method and format
- IINFORMATION ETHICS
- I-1Understands responsible Internet use and safety
- I-2Understands and avoids plagiarism
- I-3Respects others right to express their opinion
- I-4Understands intellectual freedom - information and democracy
- I-5Respects intellectual property rights
- JTEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION
- J-1Acknowledges others point of view
- J-2Works with others to reach consensus, compromise
- J-3Makes positive contribution in shared forum or project
- J-4Adapts to intergenerational projects
- J-5Creates information products in collaborative group
- KLOCAL TO GLOBAL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
- K-1Produces and directs programs for Curve
- K-2Contributes to community projects
- K-3Demonstrates interest in local to international issues
- K-4Adapts to intergenerational projects
- K-5Shares ideas on issues with others