Is Technology Creating a Social Disconnect ?

One of the purposes of this WebQuest is to engage students to be able to evaluate information and be able to demonstrate understanding of human, cultural, and social issues related to technology. 

The following standards were addressed in this WebQuest: 

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. Students:  

a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital 

environments and media. 

b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and 

formats. 

c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. 

3. Research and Information Fluency 

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

a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. 

b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources 

and media. 

c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific 

tasks. 

d. process data and report results.

5. Digital Citizenship 

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

ethical behavior. Students: 

a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. 

b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and 

productivity. 

c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. 

d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.