The 5th graders in Mrs. Smith’s class were incorporating the ISTE Technology Standards adopted by the State of Connecticut in their science class. They were  Knowledge Constructors as they explored various digital tools to construct knowledge about the solar system. The were Digital Citizens as they recognized the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living and learning in a digital world. And they were Empowered Learners as they took an active role in selecting tools and topics to reach their learning goals.