Computers 6 2014/2015

Miss Jenn Cowie

Welcome to Computers 6! I look forward to working with you this term as we build your technology skills.

Creativity and I nnovation
o Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or process
o Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
o Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
o Identify trends and forecast possibilities

Communication and Collaboration
o Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital
environments and media
o Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media
and formats
o Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other
cultures
o Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems

Research and I nformation Fluency
o Plan strategies to guide inquiry
o Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, ad ethically use information from a variety of
sources and media
o Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness of
specific tasks
o Process data and report results

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
o Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
o Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
o Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
o Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

Digital Citizenship
o Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information technology
o Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and
productivity
o Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
o Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

Technology Operations and Concepts
o Understand and use technology systems
o Select and use applications effectively and productively
o Troubleshoot systems and applications
o Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
ASSESSMENT

You will be given a summative grade at the end of the term. An In-term report will be sent home 3 to 4 weeks
prior to report cards being sent home. This provides time for students to rework assignments they want to
improve on, to complete assignments, and/or make up for missing work.


Term Assessment:

Digital Citizenship Project 25%
Multimedia Project 25%
Inquiry Project 20%
Collaboration and Communication 15%
Basic Operations 15%



Handing in Work

We understand that life happens and that sometimes work may not be complete on time. Please make sure
you make arrangements with your teacher to discuss any late assignments and arrange for an alternative
due date. Missing assignments will be given a grade of NHI, which means not handed in. If by the
end of the reporting term, the assignment is still missing, your NHI will be reflected on your report card.

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RESOURCES

ISTE Student NETS (National Educational Technology Standards). Curriculum Planning Tool.