GLE+Outline

W. Ross Macdonald School  Mr. Maggiacomo  General Learning-Technology, GRADE 9  GLE1O  Course Outline 2010/2011

Introduction and Ongoing  Introduction to the Wikispaces course platform  Overview of Technology  Assessment of basic computer and assistive technology skills  Notebook organization, file organization  Homework Strategies, Test Preparation

 Unit 1: Digital Literacy  By the end of this unit students will:  -demonstrate an understanding of the terminology associated with information and communication technology, including computer hardware  -demonstrate an understanding of the computer workstation environment  -analyze options for accessing the Internet-Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, Explorer-different add-ons for each  -analyze operating systems <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -apply effective techniques when conducting electronic research <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -effectively use the Web 2.0 to connect to information

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Unit 2: Productivity Software <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> By the end of this unit students will: <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -use word processing software to create common business documents, exploring and using all of it’s various functions <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -use spreadsheet software to perform a variety of tasks <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -manage information, using database software <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -use various software to create multi-media presentations

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Unit 3: Assistive Programs <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> By the end of the unit students will: <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -use Zoomtext or JAWS in an effective manner, according to need <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -be able to navigate desktop using keystrokes/shortcuts exclusively <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -have a user profile open and trained in DragonSpeak <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -have a basic working knowledge of accessible modes using the Mac OS <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -understand how software can aid you in your reading and writing needs

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Unit 4: Basic Programming using Visual Basic <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">-we'll work on some basic programming skills

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Assessment and Evaluation <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Unit Assignments and Culminating Tasks-50% (10% each Unit) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Portfolio-20% <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Final Summative Evaluation 30% of the final grade will be based on the final evaluation:

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Final Culminating Activity 15% <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -includes expectations from a minimum of three of <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> the course’s curriculum strands <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -may be started on third of the way into the term <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -is completed 2-3 weeks before the exam

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Examination 15% <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -1.5 hours in total length <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -includes reading and follow-up activity <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> -includes writing from a prompt

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Assessment Tools-rubrics, checklists, anecdotal reports, etc.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Assignment Policies <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Work is generally expected to be completed during class time. Occasionally you will have to finish work at home. This is non-negotiable. Failure to finish work in a timely manner rewards you with time spent in class before or after school finishing what you need to finish. It’s best to work in class. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Work handed in that is significantly below what a student can achieve will be handed back and will be completed again. It will be much easier to do it well the first time!