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Toorak College Information Fluency Program
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At Toorak College the teaching and learning of information fluency skills is embedded in the dissemination of an integrated curriculum. The Information Fluency Program recognises the importance of preparing and skilling students to be active, productive and collaborative contributors in an increasingly global society.

The Program is based on the standards developed by the [|International Society for Technology in Education](ISTE®) and compatible with the [|General Capabilities] identified by [|ACARA] (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority) in the Australian Curriculum. It outlines, at each year level, relevant skills, learning tasks and applications that reflect 21st century learning and living.

The Australian Curriculum includes seven general capabilities:
 * [|Literacy]
 * [|Numeracy]
 * [|Information and communication technology (ICT) capability]
 * [|Critical and creative thinking]
 * [|Personal and social capability]
 * [|Ethical behaviour]
 * [|Intercultural understanding].


 * ** Information Fluency Program: Year 5&6 ** ||
 * ** Creativity and Innovation ** || ** Communication and Collaboration ** || ** Research and Information Fluency ** || ** Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making ** || ** Digital Citizenship ** || ** Technology Operations and Concepts ** ||
 * ** Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology. ** || ** 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. ** || ** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information. ** || ** Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. ** || ** Students understand human, cultural and social issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behaviour. ** || ** Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. ** ||
 * I can create digital stories using a variety of production and publishing options. Eg: iMovie, Windows Moviemaker etc.


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I know how to search YouTube to find video clips and tutorials


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT ** || I know how to find and use Creative Commons images & music files for my presentations

to help organise and define ideas or problems
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use digital mind-mapping and planning tools

full name Home & email address Home & mobile Nos. User name and password
 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT) ** || I act responsibly by caring for my own and others personal information by withholding my
 * (ACARA: P&SC & EB) ** || I know how to navigate our school intranet and how to access my school email


 * (ACARA: ICT, P&SC) ** ||
 * I can use digital –imaging technology to modify or create original or existing works of art

Adding a link Uploading images/video Adding a discussion Adding a comment Adding a page I can perform a ‘Federated Search’ using V Library.
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT ** || I know how to contribute to a wiki, blog or ning by:
 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT, P&SC) ** || I know how to access the Lib Guides website


 * (ACARA: ICT) ** || I know the difference between a search engine and a browser

I know how to evaluate the information in a URL for research purposes


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use my ePortfolio as a means of sharing my learning with other learners, both here and in other locations.


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT & P&SC) ** || I know how to use a video camera and download my files to a media player such as Windows Media Player or iMovie


 * (ACARA: ICT) ** ||
 * I can use digital models and simulation tools to explore complex systems and ideas


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use communication technology such as blogs and Skype to interact with students or experts from other cultures or communities on a collaborative project


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT & P&SC) ** || I know how to access and use World Book Online for Kids and World Book Student to gather information


 * (ACARA: ICT) ** || I know how to use Survey tools to gather data and to explore the topic from the perspective of multiple stakeholders.

I treat other people the way I would like to be treated I do not hurt a person’s feelings or make them feel unsafe or embarrassed
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I use ‘Netiquette’ when I communicate using digital media:
 * (ACARA: ICT, P&SC, EB) ** || I know how to troubleshoot connectivity and printing issues on my computer.


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT) ** ||
 * I can use digital graphing and visualisation tools to identify trends and make predictions


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use recording devices to record oral presentations or interviews and download these for use in presentations.
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can perform a key-word and related- word search to gather information on VLibrary and the internet
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** ||  || I understand what plagiarism means and how I can attribute ownership of information


 * (ACARA: ICT, P&SC, EB) ** || I know how to access and download e-books and audio books using Overdrive onto my own personal device
 * (ACARA: ICT) ** ||

using digital media
 * ** Information Fluency Program: Year 7 ** ||
 * ** Creativity and Innovation ** || ** Communication and Collaboration ** || ** Research and Information Fluency ** || ** Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making ** || ** Digital Citizenship ** || ** Technology Operations and Concepts ** ||
 * **Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology.** || **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.** || **Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information.** || **Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.** || **Students understand human, cultural and social issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behaviour.** || **Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.** ||
 * I can apply existing and new knowledge to create an original work
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I know how to create, and share information using cloud based document creation tools


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT & P&SC) ** || I know how to find and use Creative Commons images & music filesfor my presentations
 * (ACARA: CCT & ITC) ** || I can take notes using dot points, key words, abbreviations, headings and topic sentences
 * (ACARA: CCT) ** || I can identify programs that harm computers and implement basic computer protection.


 * (ACARA: ICT & P&SC) ** || I know how to navigate our school intranet and how to access resources and upload content.
 * (ACARA: ICT, P&SC) ** ||
 * I can create digital stories using a variety of production and publishing options. Eg: iMovie, Windows Moviemaker etc.

Adding a link Uploading images/video Adding a discussion Adding a comment Creating a new page I can perform a ‘Federated Search’ using V Library. I know how to access VTV content and how to download it to my hardrive.
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I know how to contribute to a Wiki, Blog or a Ning by:
 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT, P&SC & IU) ** || I know how to access the Lib Guides website
 * (ACARA: ICT) ** || I know the difference between a search engine and a browser, and I can make decisions about what is best to use to provide me with the information I require.
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I understand “Privacy” and the Internet & I know how to manage my Privacy settings on sites requiring my information.

I can set a strong password and change it regularly.


 * (ACARA: ICT, EB, P&SC) ** || I can apply myself to learning new technologies, including their advanced features, to assist in the creation of appropriate content to meet curriculum needs.
 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT) ** ||
 * I can create a podcast for delivery of content using a variety of production and publishing options eg: Audacity, Soundcloud etc.


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT ) ** || I know how to use a video camera and download my files to a media player such as Windows Media Player or iMovie


 * (ACARA: ICT) ** || I understand why I need a bibliography for my research and how to create one using an online bibliography generator


 * (ACARA: ICT & EB) ** || I know how to authenticate a website to ensure it is providing me with accurate and useful information.

I use a greeting and a sign off when emailing I don’t shout by using UPPERCASE letters I don’t send chain letters
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I use ‘Netiquette’ when I communicate using digital media:
 * (ACARA: EB, P&SC) ** || I know how to download content from digital hardware and can identify what format is necessary to meet the software I am using.


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT) ** ||
 * || I know how to search YouTube to find video clips and tutorials


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use at least 3 search engines other than Google

full name Home & email address Home & mobile Nos. Bank details
 * (ACARA: ICT) ** ||  || I act responsibly by caring for my own and others personal information by withholding my


 * (ACARA: EB, P&SC) ** || I know how to access and download e-books and audio books using Overdrive onto my own personal device


 * (ACARA: ICT) ** ||
 * ||  ||   ||   || I can use my ePortfolio as a means of sharing my learning with other learners, both here and in other locations.
 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT & P&SC) ** ||  ||
 * || I can use a voice recording options to record oral presentations or interviews and download these for use in presentations.

I can use a web based organisational tool to help me with managing my information eg: Evernote I will report any incidence of bullying to a trusted adult I will not respond to the message I will block the sender I will keep the evidence
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use keywords to search the library catalogue and internet
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** ||  || I can identify and use strategies to manage Cyber bullying:
 * (ACARA: EB & P&SC) ** ||  ||


 * ** Information Fluency Program: Year 8 ** ||
 * ** Creativity and Innovation ** || ** Communication and Collaboration ** || ** Research and Information Fluency ** || ** Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making ** || ** Digital Citizenship ** || ** Technology Operations and Concepts ** ||
 * ** Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology. ** || ** 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. ** || ** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information. ** || ** Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. ** || ** Students understand human, cultural and social issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behaviour. ** || ** Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. ** ||
 * I can create an original animation to transfer an idea about curriculum content

Adding a link Uploading images/video Adding a discussion Adding a comment Creating a new page
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I know how to contribute to a Wiki, Blog or a Ning by:
 * (ACARA: CCT,ICT,P&SC & IU) ** || I can use a web based organisational tool to help me with managing my information eg: Evernote


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can take notes using dot points, key words, abbreviations, headings and topic sentences

I will report any incidence of bullying to a trusted adult I will not respond to the message I will block the sender I will keep the evidence
 * (ACARA: CCT) ** || I can identify and use strategies to manage Cyber bullying:
 * (ACARA: EB & P&SC) ** || I know how to navigate our school intranet and how to access resources and upload content.


 * (ACARA: ICT ) ** ||
 * I can use screencasting options to share my thinking and facilitate learning for others.


 * (ACARA: CCT, ITC & P&SC) ** || I know how to use social bookmarking sites to help me with my research

Boolean Operators Phrase search
 * (ACARA: CCT, ITC & P&SC) ** || I can search V Library and the internet using search strategies such as: Truncation


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can manage a learning task independently using appropriate digital tools and resources to solve the problem. I can present the outcome of my work using an appropriate digital tool.


 * (ACARA: CCT, ITC & P&SC) ** || I can create a positive digital footprint by deliberately releasing intentional postings and sharing information.


 * (ACARA: CCT, EB & P&SC) ** || I can apply myself to learning new technologies, including their advanced features, to assist in the creation of appropriate content to meet curriculum needs.


 * (ACARA: CCT & ITC) ** ||
 * I can use concept mapping software to simulate processes.


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use communication tools (eg: Skype) with students and teachers throughout Australia and the world to support my learning

Accuracy Authority Objectivity Currency Coverage
 * (ACARA: ITC& IU ) ** || I know how to evaluate sources used in my research:
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use data collection technology eg: Mapping systems, to gather and view data, examine patterns, analyse potential solutions and report on conclusions for content related problems.


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I know how to find and use Creative Commons images & music filesfor my presentations

I can use learning communities and informal learning programs to facilitate lifelong learning and academic success


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT, EB) ** || I can use multiple file types and convert them when necessary if a file type is not recognised by a program


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** ||
 * ||  || I understand why I need a bibliography for my research and how to create one using an online bibliography generator


 * (ACARA: ICT & EB) ** ||  || I can use my ePortfolio as a means of sharing my learning with other learners, both here and in other locations.


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT & IU) ** || I can access subscription databases on the Lib Guides website


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** ||
 * ||  ||   ||   || I understand what identity theft is and can proactively ensure I do not leave myself open to harm.


 * (ACARA: ICT & EB, P&SC) ** || I know how to access and download e-books and audio books using Overdrive onto my own personal device
 * (ACARA: ICT) ** ||

Adding a link Uploading images/video Adding a discussion Adding a comment Creating a new page
 * ** Information Fluency Program: Year 9 ** ||
 * **Creativity and Innovation** || **Communication and Collaboration** || **Research and Information Fluency** || **Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making** || **Digital Citizenship** || **Technology Operations and Concepts** ||
 * **Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology.** || **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.** || **Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information.** || **Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.** || **Students understand human, cultural and social issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behaviour.** || **Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.** ||
 * I can access data and use it to identify and predict trends and forecast results. I can use data visualisation packages to assist with this.
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I know how to contribute to a Wiki, Blog or a Ning by:
 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT, P&SC & IU) ** || I know how to avoid plagiarism by creating new information from text I have found on the web or other resources


 * (ACARA: EB & P&SC) ** || I can use Echo Index to research current issues in the media and identify the pros and cons of a viewpoint


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I understand the difference between a work resume and a social resume in regards to online content associated with me.


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT & P&SC) ** || I can apply myself to learning new technologies, including their advanced features, to assist in the creation of appropriate content to meet curriculum needs.
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** ||
 * I can use simulation or concept mapping software to explore divergent ideas


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can collaborate with learners from other cultures on an issue of global concern using a variety of digital tools for communication.


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT & IU) ** || I know how to attribute the intellectual property of others in my own work. I respect other people’s content and understand copyright laws


 * (ACARA: EB & P&SC) ** || I can take notes using dot points, key words, abbreviations, headings and topic sentences

Sending abusive texts or emails taking &sharing unflattering or private images posting inappropriate messages/images on social networking sites excluding individuals from communication assume someone else’s identity
 * (ACARA: CCT) ** || I can understand the ramifications of Cyberbullying and will NOT participate in any of the following:
 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT & EB) ** || I understand basic programming and can construct content for web pages


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** ||
 * I can use digital animation and editing tools to create an original response to an existing work


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use a virtual world to plan, design and publish content specific content.

Accuracy Authority Objectivity Currency Coverage
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I know how to evaluate sources used in my research:
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I can use collaborative authoring tools to explore and document points of view based on location, environment or culture to evaluate solutions from differing perspectives.


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT & PS&C) ** || I can create a positive digital footprint by deliberately releasing intentional postings and sharing information.


 * ACARA: CCT, EB & P&SC) ** || I can use multiple file types and convert them when necessary if a file type is not recognised by a program

. || I understand why I need a bibliography for my research and how to create one using an online bibliography generator
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** ||


 * (ACARA: ICT & EB) ** || I can manage a learning task independently using appropriate digital tools and resources to solve the problem. I can present the outcome of my work using an appropriate digital tool.
 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** || I know how to find and use Creative Commons images & music filesfor my presentations


 * (ACARA: ICT & EB) ** || I can locate and use online resources to help solve hardware and software problems.


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** ||
 * ||  || I know how to make in text citations acknowledging the source of information I use in the creation of new content.


 * (ACARA: CCT, EB ** ||  || I can use my ePortfolio as a means of sharing my learning with other learners, both here and in other locations.


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT, P&SC & IU) ** || I can critically evaluate digital resources that assist in accomplishing real world tasks. I can compare and contrast the effectiveness of differing applications and make informed judgements about what is the best tool for the situation.


 * (ACARA: CCT & ICT) ** ||
 * ||  || I can use a web based organisational tool to help me with managing my information eg: Evernote


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT, P&SC) ** ||  || I can use learning communities and informal learning programs to facilitate lifelong learning and academic success


 * ACARA: CCT, ICT, P&SC & IU) ** || I know how to access and download e-books and audio books using Overdrive onto my own personal device
 * (ACARA: ICT) ** ||
 * ||  || I can use Diigo to bookmark and annotate websites & web pages that I find useful for my research and presentations


 * (ACARA: CCT, ICT, P&SC & EB) ** ||  || I understand the implications of accessing websites that can damage my reputation.


 * (ACARA: ICT, P&SC & EB) ** ||