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Empowered Learners and Digital Citizens

By Meaghan Shelton | Dr. Hassanzadeh | EDU 218 240 | June 13, 2025

Students learn how to acheive their academic goals by using technology (Students, 2025a)

Empowered
Learners

Students set goals for themselves and use technology to reach them

Learning Goals

Students connect with others via technology and utilize learning tools that work best for them

Custom Learning Environment

Students use various types of technology to receive helpful feedback that furthers their understanding of the material

Feedback

Students understand the basic workings of technology and continue to learn as new methods emerge (Students, 2025a)

Tech Fundamentals

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a subsection of the Empowered Learner? (Students, 2025a)

• Learning Goals

• Learning App Development

• Technology Fundamentals

• Customized Learning Environments

Multiple Select

The Empowered Learner ______. (select all that are true)(Students, 2025a)

• uses feedback via tech tools to check their learning.

• uses technology to learn.

• knows the basics of technology and keeps up with new tech advances.

• learns coding and applies it to the technology they use.

​Students know how to use technology responsibly and safely (Students, 2025a)

Digital Citizen

Students understand what a digital footprint is and how to ensure they are making safe, responsible and smart choices online

Digital Footprint

Students connect with others online in a positive and kind way

Online Interactions

Students understand the impact of screen time and use technolody in a healthy way

Safeguard well-being

Students ensure they are protecting their private information when using technology (Students, 2025a)

Digital Privacy

Multiple Select

What are the characteristics of a student who exemplifies a digital citizen, according to the ISTE standards? (select all that apply) (Students, 2025a)

• being responsible online

• staying safe online

• learning every new technology trend immediately after it's released

• having healthy boundaries with technology

Multiple Choice

When it comes to online interactions, students should ________. (Students, 2025a)

• say whatever they want to.

• show empathy.

• type what they think and then delete it.

• never interact with anyone online.

Works Cited

students. (2025a, May 15). ISTE. https://iste.org/standards/students