21 Things for Students

Introduction

There are two parts to this Quest. The first one is to download the secret Tracking Document provided by the 21t4s Headquarters. It will help you track your progress through these Missions and Quests and the Badges achieved. The second part is to learn about the 21t4s Agent technology standards and set a personal goal for yourself.

Part 1 Steps to access your special Tracking Document:

Download the Tracking Document provided below and save it to your secret filespace. ***Be sure to use SaveAs (so you know where you are saving the file). Use this document to keep track of your points, progress, and badges! 

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File format?

We have provided this file in two different file formats, so check with your SSI Department Chief for which one to use if you are not sure. You will learn more about filenames in the next Quest.

• 21t4s tracking.doc  - this is a Microsoft Word document file which can be  checked off, saved to your secret file space, printed, and used to track your progress. (Recommended by the Agency) We also provided spaces for you to make notes, reflections, save favorite web sites, or for your SSI Chief to make comments on your work. Be sure to save it as you check off your assignments!

• 21t4s_tracking.xls       - this is a spreadsheet file which can be opened with Microsoft Excel, or imported into Google docs or Open Office. It has space for you to enter notes, reflections or comments.

Part 2. Secret Agent Technology Standards & Goals [The NETS-S ]

Being able to use technology is a basic skill, but being able to pick the right tool, equipment, or web resource, and being able use it to solve problems, get answers, learn, and explore information are a critical skills. Future jobs, success in school, and communicating with others are key skills we look for in super 21t4s agents. There are six special qualities (called strands by the International Organization called ISTE) which an agent should have today (identified by the ISTE board in this pdf document).

1.  Access these NETS-S standards by clicking this link http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students.aspx . Refer to one of these documents linked to on this page: the NETS-S (PDF)  file, or the NETS-S Profiles , or the Essential Conditions  (PDF)

2. Now review the standards with these two questions in mind: 

A.  Is there one that you feel you are already skilled at performing?  

B. Is there one that you feel you should be learning to do more proficiently?

3.  Please use the documents provided below, and list at least one of the standards (in the a.b.c.d. listing from the ISTE list) that you would like to work on this year.  As you write this goal, include a plan, a few specific steps you might take personally to work on this learning standard.

You can download and use this Goal setting document and save it to your secret file space to share with your SSI Chief.

   Goal setting   (Word doc)       Goal setting     (fillable pdf form)

 Check off the first two quests on your 21t4s tracking document when you have downloaded the two files and saved them to your secret file space and completed them. Remember to rename them with your own initials or special name so that they are not confused with the files of other recruits.