
Using Tech for Learning
Choosing and using the right tool for the task
What is Using Tech for Learning?
Using Technology for Learning means choosing and using digital tools with intention — not just because they’re available, but because they genuinely extend what you can learn, create, and communicate. It includes knowing when technology helps and when it doesn’t; evaluating sources; and using tools from basic software to AI assistants as active extensions of your thinking.
Recognize It in Your Life
What digital tool has genuinely changed how you learn or work? What made the difference?
Take a moment before you write. The best iCAN statements come from real examples.
DOK 1 · Identify
I can identify Using Tech for Learning when I…
Complete the sentence with a specific, real example from your life.
Choose a verb to start your statement:
Your name and learner ID are attached automatically
LSX.6 · DOK1 · Using Tech for Learning
DOK 2 · Demonstrate
I can demonstrate Using Tech for Learning when I…
Complete the sentence with a specific, real example from your life.
Choose a verb to start your statement:
This becomes evidence in your NextREADY GPS record
LSX.6 · DOK2 · Using Tech for Learning
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function nrSubmit(level,skillCode){ var ta=document.getElementById(level+'-input'); var text=ta?ta.value.trim():''; if(!text){alert('Please write your iCAN statement before submitting.');return;} var icanEl=document.getElementById(level+'-ican'); var icanTxt=document.getElementById(level+'-ican-text'); if(icanEl&&icanTxt){icanTxt.textContent=text;icanEl.classList.add('visible');} var postId=(typeof nrPostId!=='undefined')?nrPostId:0; var nonce=(typeof wpApiSettings!=='undefined')?wpApiSettings.nonce:''; var lid=document.querySelector('[data-learner-id]'); var src=document.querySelector('[data-src]'); var dok=level==='dok1'?'1':'2'; var body={ post:postId, content:text+'\n\n[learner_id:'+(lid?lid.value:'')+'][source:'+(src?src.value:'direct')+'][skill:'+skillCode+'][dok:'+dok+']', author_name:'NextREADY Learner', author_email:'learner@nextready.local' }; if(postId&&nonce){ fetch('/wp-json/wp/v2/comments',{ method:'POST', headers:{'Content-Type':'application/json','X-WP-Nonce':nonce}, body:JSON.stringify(body) }).then(function(r){return r.json();}).then(function(d){ if(d.id){ta.value='';ta.placeholder='✓ Submitted — thank you!';ta.disabled=true;} }).catch(function(e){console.warn(e);}); } else { ta.value='';ta.placeholder='✓ Recorded';ta.disabled=true; } }
