Course Name: Communication Technology Module Grade 7

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Unit 1 Big Ideas
Topic 1: Tools of Communication – Past, Present and Future
Communications Technology Module
1.01 trace the evolution of communications technologies [3.301]
1.02 identify the role of the Atlantic region in the evolution of communications technology [3.301]
1.03 identify and describe digital convergence in a variety of information and communications technologies [3.304]
1.04identify information and communications tools, systems and networks in daily use at home and in school [3.305]
Topic 2: Communications Tools in Everyday Use
1.05work effectively in a variety of communications media [3.301, 3.302]
1.06 demonstrate understanding of how communications technologies are used to build new knowledge from existing information [3.301, 3.302]
1.07 demonstrate understanding of how communications technologies are used to create, modify and disseminate information [3.301, 3.302]
Topic 3: Processes of Communication
1.08 identify examples of the basic communications processes of encoding/decoding, transmitting/ receiving, storing/retrieving [3.304 ]
1.09 differentiate between analog and digital communications principles and technologies [3.304]
Topic 4: Communications Systems
1.10 identify new and emerging communications systems [3.303]
1.11 describe the role of communications systems as a tool for lifelong learning [4.303]
Topic 5: Introduction to Communications Graphics
1.12 demonstrate understanding of the purpose of technical drawings [1.305]
1.13 identify specific examples of isometric (pictorial) and orthographic drawings [1.305]
1.14 use the language and terminology of communications processes and communications tools [1.305]
Topic 6: Introduction to Graphic Design
1.15 demonstrate knowledge of the elements of graphic visual design [1.305]
1.16 demonstrate knowledge of the principles of graphic design [1.305]
Topic 7: Technological Problem Solving
1.17 demonstrate understanding of the technological problem-solving model [1.301, 1.302, 3.303, 3.304]
Topic 8: Ownership and Copyright
1.18 identify the roles of ethical decision making and intellectual honesty as factors in making technological choices [5.301]
Unit 2Basic Skills
Topic 1: Communication Graphics – Sketches and Simple Technical
2.01use a range of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional representational techniques to communicate technical solutions and ideas [2.301, 1.305]
Topic 2: Communications Multimedia - Images, Audio and Video
2.02use image editing programs to create bitmapped images and structured drawings [1.305, 2.301]
2.03 digitize still images by using scanners, digital cameras, or video capture devices [1.305, 2.301, 2.302]
2.04 digitize sound and/or video by using audio cards, microphones, digital cameras, video capture cardsand other devices [1.305, 2.301, 2.302]
Topic 3: Document Creation
2.05 use graphic design elements and principles to design and develop simple documents [1.305 ]
2.06use a variety of media to create documents that incorporate text and graphics [2.301]
Topic 4: Presentation of Ideas
2.07 design and develop a presentation outline [1.305]
2.08 design and develop a presentation using a variety of media, digital and non-digital tools and resources [1.305]
Unit 3Design Activity
Topic 1: The Design Team and The Design Portfolio
3.01 work cooperatively and collaboratively in design teams [1.301, 1.302, 1.303, 1.304, 1.305]
3.02 maintain a complete design portfolio of the design process and design activity [1.301, 1.302, 1.303, 1.304, 1.305]
Topic 2: Identification of the Problem Situation (Step 1)
3.03 identify real life communication problem situations and opportunities, and select one for further development [1.301]
3.04 develop a rationale for solving a particular problem, and effectively communicate that rationale to others [1.301]
Topic 3: Development of the Design Brief (Step 2)
3.05 identify and clearly state communications problems [1.301]
3.06specify conditions and criteria that determine the design and development of a solution to a problem [1.301]
3.07generate a design brief for a specific problem [1.301, 1.305]
Topic 4: Investigation and Research (Step 3)
3.08investigate problems similar to the problem presented and assess their solutions [1.302, 1.304, 5.301, 5.303]
3.09 identify technological resources available to resolve the design brief [1.302, 3.305]
Topic 5: Identification of Possible Solutions (Step 4)
3.10 engage in idea generatingstrategies to identify a rangeof alternative solutions[1.302]
Topic 6: Selection of the Best Solution (Step 5)
3.11 develop criteria for assessing solution options [1.302, 3.303, 5.303]
3.12 using established criteria, examine the solution options and select the most appropriate [1.302]
Topic 7: Development of the Solution (Step 6)
3.13 identify specific tools and resources that are required to effectively develop the solution [1.303, 4.303]
3.14 determine new skills that will need to be acquired to effectively develop the solution [1.303, 4.303]
3.15create a plan of action [1.302]
3.16using safe practices, develop the solution, redesigning as necessary [5.302, 5.303, 1.303, 1.305]
Topic 8: Evaluation of the Solution (Step 7)
3.17establish criteria for evaluating the solution [1.304]
3.18 evaluate the solution, based on pre-determined criteria [1.304]
Topic 9: Presentation of the Report (Step 8)
3.19develop a presentation plan that is based on information recorded in the design portfolio [1.305]
3.20 develop a presentation that uses appropriate presentation tools and strategies, demonstrates how the design model was implemented, and identifies the implications of the solution [1.305, 3.305]
3.21 present the design portfolio, the design solution and the design activity report to the class [1.305]

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