Technology Pacing Guide
Eleventh Grade
HSCE / O / P / A / C / Assessment / Vocabulary / Resources/Integration Ideas /9-12.CI. Creativity and Innovation – By the end of Grade 12 each student will:
1. apply advanced software features (e.g. built-in thesaurus, templates, styles) to redesign the appearance of word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. / X / X / Before: Use brainstorming, concept maps, and drawing techniques to come up with a plan for website.
During: Create checklist – Create relevant project links and find graphics that will be included in website.
After: How user-friendly is it? Is there a logical order to website? / Computer Software
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WAIS (Wide Area Information Search) / Information on project based learning
http://pbl-online.org
Free Grammar Check Applications Online
http://www.whitesmoke.com/free-online-checker
Comic Strip Creator
www.makebeliefscomix.com
Create portraits with special photo effects from your own photos.
www.blabberize.com
www.befunky.com
JOG THE WEB - is a web-based tool that allows anyone to create a synchronous guide to a series of web sites www.jogtheweb.com
2. create a web page (e.g., Dreamweaver, iGoogle, Kompozer). / X
3. use a variety of media and formats to design, develop, publish, and present projects (e.g., newsletters, web sites, presentations, photo galleries). / X / X
9-12.CC. Communication and Collaboration - By the end of Grade 12 each student will:
1. identify various collaboration technologies and describe their use (e.g., desktop conferencing, listserv, blog, wiki). / X / Before: Design a hypothesis to collect data to complete a research question/project.
During: Use a social media website to collect data to support/test the hypothesis. In addition, use Google Docs or Cloud Account to have supporting artifacts.
After: Results are posted via website or using another presentation format. / Computer Software
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WAIS (Wide Area Information Search) / Podcasting
iLife Suite (for apple users)
SlideShare – World’s largest online community for sharing presentations
www.slideshare.net
Social Networking
www.facebook.com
www.myspace.com
www.twitter.com
Software that enables individuals and businesses to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files. http://www.skype.com/
Free Video Chat and Messaging
http://www.tokbox.com/
2. use available technologies (e.g., desktop conferencing, e-mail, videoconferencing, instant messaging) to communicate with others on a class assignment or project. / X / X
3. collaborate in content-related projects that integrate a variety of media (e.g., print, audio, video, graphic, simulations, and models). / X / X
4. plan and implement a collaborative project using telecommunications tools (e.g., ePals, discussion boards, online groups, groupware, interactive web sites, videoconferencing). / X
5. describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications. / X / X
6. use technology tools for managing and communicating personal information (e.g., finances, contact information, schedules, purchases, correspondence). / X / X
9-12.RI. Research and Information Fluency – By the end of Grade 12 each student will:
1. develop a plan to gather information using various research strategies (e.g., interviews, questionnaires, experiments, online surveys). / X / X / Before: Develop a sound research plan.
During: Use online resources and media to verify/gather information.
After: Produce a research report on findings with proper documentation of resources used (MLA/APA style). / Computer Software
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WAIS (Wide Area Information Search) / Free Grammar Check Applications Online
http://www.whitesmoke.com/free-online-checker
2. identify, evaluate, and select appropriate online sources to answer content related questions. / X / X
3. demonstrate the ability to use library and online databases for accessing information (e. g. MEL, Proquest, Infosource, United Streaming). / X / X
4. distinguish between fact, opinion, point of view, and inference. / X / X
5. evaluate information found in selected online sources on the basis of accuracy and validity. / X / X
6. evaluate resources for stereotyping, prejudice, and misrepresentation. / X / X
7. understand that using information from a single internet source might result in the reporting of erroneous facts and that multiple sources must always be researched. / X / X
8. research examples of inappropriate use of technologies and participate in related classroom activities (e.g., debates, reports, mock trials, presentations). / X / X
9-12.CT. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making - By the end of Grade 12 each student will:
1. use digital resources (e.g., educational software, simulations, models) for problem solving and independent learning. / X / X / Before: Research materials related to eLearning. Create a hypothesis for a specific eLearning topic.
During: Use online resources and media to verify/gather information. Collect data to support/test the hypothesis.
After: Produce a research report on findings with proper documentation of resources using (MLA/APA style) in the form of a website or using another presentation format. / Computer Software
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WAIS (Wide Area Information Search) / Free Grammar Check Applications Online
http://www.whitesmoke.com/free-online-checker
Create and collaborate on digital stories and documentaries
www.voicethread.com
Social Bookmarking of websites
www.delicious.com
2. analyze the capabilities and limitations of digital resources and evaluate their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs. / X / X
3. devise a research question or hypothesis using information and communication technology resources, analyze the findings to make a decision based on the findings, and report the results. / X / X
9-12.DC. Digital Citizenship – By the end of Grade 12 each student will:
1. identify legal and ethical issues related to the use of information and communication technologies ( e.g., properly selecting, acquiring, and citing resources).
/ X / X / Before: Research materials related to digital citizenship.
During: Use online resources and media to verify/gather information.
After: Produce a research report on findings with proper documentation of resources used (MLA/APA style). / Computer Software
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WAIS (Wide Area Information Search) / History of Electronics
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/electronics.html
Assistive Technology Solutions
http://www.abilityhub.com/
Free resource that addresses common questions about the use of technology in education for teachers who don’t know how to use technology http://eduscapes.com/tap/index.htm
Computer and Information Ethics
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-computer/
Virus Prevention
http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/u/virusprevention.htm
Digital Citizenship
http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/
Book on “Teaching Digital Citizenship in Schools”
http://educationpr.org/2009/07/30/1335/
Article on Shareware vs. Freeware
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/shareware-vs-freeware.html
Copyright Website for Kids Learning
http://www.copyrightkids.org/
e-Safety Education Online
http://www.isafe.org/channels/?ch=ed
Virtual High School Online Classes (Many different courses to choose from)
http://www.govhs.org/
Create and collaborate on digital stories and documentaries
www.voicethread.com
Social Networking
www.facebook.com
www.myspace.com
www.twitter.com
2. discuss possible long-range effects of unethical uses of technology (e.g., virus spreading, file pirating, hacking) on cultures and society. / X / X
3. discuss and demonstrate proper netiquette in online communications. / X
4. identify ways that individuals can protect their technology systems from unethical or unscrupulous users. / X / X
5. create appropriate citations for resources when presenting research findings. / X / X
6. discuss and adhere to fair use policies and copyright guidelines. / X / X
9-12.TC. Technology Operations and Concepts – By the end of Grade 12 each student will:
1. complete at least one online credit, or non-credit, course or online learning experience. / X / X / Before: Complete an online course on related technology and/or subject area.
During: Follow the scope and sequence of assigned course.
After: Grade reported is a combination of online work completed and consistent effort/participation during the class. / Computer Software
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WAIS (Wide Area Information Search) / High school and Middle School Technology Lesson plans
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/CIJH.htm
Books:
Making Technology Standards Work for You, Susan Brooks-Young, ISBN-13: 9781564842534
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers. ISBN-13:9781564842435
Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education, Liz Kolb. ISBN-13: 9781564842473
2. use an online tutorial and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of this method of learning. / X / X
3. explore career opportunities, especially those related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and identify their related technology skill requirements. / X / X
4. describe uses of various existing or emerging technology resources (e.g., podcasting, webcasting, videoconferencing, online file sharing, global positioning software). / X
5. identify an example of an assistive technology and describe its purpose and use. / X / X
6. participate in a virtual environment as a strategy to build 21st century learning skills. / X / X
7. assess and solve hardware and software problems by using online help or other user documentation. / X / X
8. explain the differences between freeware, shareware, open source, and commercial software / X / X
9. participate in experiences associated with technology-related careers. / X
10. identify common graphic, audio, and video file formats (e.g., jpeg, gif, bmp, mpeg, wav, wmv, mp3, flv, avi, pdf). / X / X
11. understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals. / X
12. demonstrate how to import/export text, graphics, or audio files. / X / X
13. proofread and edit a document using an application’s spelling and grammar checking functions. / X
O= Teachers Observation
P=Portfolio Evidence
A=Formal Assessment
C=Tech Literacy Class
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