Project for Secondary Computer Science Methods

 

Read this entire page carefully before you begin.

 

For two credit hours you must complete an additional 12 hours of outside practice. For three credit hours you must also complete an outside project.

 

The outside project consists of individual technolgy lessons. A complete unit or separate lessons that utilize Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Internet Explorer or Excel.

 

2 Hours - 2 Integrated Lessons (This is an in class assignment)

3 Hours - 3 Integrated Lessons

 

Your lessons should include a detailed description of the necessary instruction and an A+ example of each assignment.

 

Choose 3 Options

  1. Option #1 - Create a lesson that utilizes the internet and addresses at least one performance objective from the state standards listed at the bottom of this page.

  2. Option #2 - Create a lesson that utilizes Microsoft PowerPoint and addresses at least one performance objective from the state standards listed at the bottom of this page.

  3. Option #3 - Create a lesson that utilizes Microsoft Word and addresses at least one performance objective from the state standards listed at the bottom of this page.

  4. Option #4 - Create a lesson that utilizes Microsoft Excel and addresses at least one performance objective from the state standards listed at the bottom of this page. Or use Microsoft Word or Google Apps to create a web page that can be used by students to complete an assignment that addresses at least one performance objective from the state standards.

A+ example of finished Project

Another Example

Each lesson is worth 33% of your final grade.

Each lesson must include:

  1. A thorough explanation of the necessary instruction. A teacher should be able to take and use this independently. They shouldn't need to ask you for further explaination.

  2. The assignment that students will complete, including any necessary worksheets.

  3. Content area objectives covered in the assignment.

  4. Technology objectives covered in the assignment.

  5. An A+ example of the project you expect students to complete.

 

Projects with missing parts will be graded using the following scale:

90%-100%    = A

80%-89%      = B

70%-79%      = C

60%-69%      = D

0%-59%        = F

 

All components of the project should be emailed to me within 7 days of the completion of class. Attach all completed files. Please include your name, course number, the date, and the name of the class on all your pages.  In the body of your email include a detailed description of your "Outside Practice."

 

2009 Educational Technology Standard Articulated by Grade Level (Approved 5.18.09)

Common Core Curriculum Standards

Old Standards (Adopted 9/25/00)

 

Hint:

I have typed the words PowerPoint, Web Page, Internet, Word and Excel after proficiencies that seem to be good candidates for lessons that utilize these applications.

 

Technolgy Standard (Grades 9 - 12)

Students know and are able to do all of the following:

 

1T-P1. Use the appropriate technology device to complete a task

See: Mathematics (3M-P1 and P3, 4M-P2)

PO 1. Given a task, select the appropriate technology device(s) (e.g., reporting a news story

using digital and video camera and online editing to publish on the Web; gathering

data using scientific probes and graphing calculators)

1T-P2. Make informed choices among technology systems, resources and services

See: Arts {Music} (1AM-P10) and Language Arts (VP-P)

PO 1. Create criteria to compare and contrast technology systems, resources and services PowerPoint (e.g., which Internet service provider, music system, Web browser or graphics

package meets criteria)

2T-P1. Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology

resources and assess the potential of these systems and services

See: Arts {Music} (2AM-P3) and Social Studies (1SS-P1, PO2)

PO 1. Make informed choices among technology systems, resources and services in a variety

of contexts

PO 2. Explain the impact computer networking has on an organization (e.g., cost, allocation

of resources, security, productivity, communications, and organizational or societal

change)

PO 3. Predict future technological advances and the impact of them for individuals and the

workplace (e.g., given the current “instant access,” what’s next?)

2T-P2. Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on

technology in the workplace and in society as a whole

See: Comprehensive Health (4CH-P2), Science (3SC-P3), Social Studies (1SS-P1,

PO1-2) and Workplace Skills (7WP-P2)

PO 1. Explain the cost of maintaining technology in terms of money and manpower

PO 2. Describe the effect on an organization when technology fails (e.g., power outage)

PO 3. Analyze the long-term impact of technologies and their obsolescence (e.g., on the

preservation of, and access to, older technologies; responsible disposal of old

technologies; retraining of workforce)

2T-P3. Demonstrate legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community

regarding the use of technology and information

See: Social Studies (2SS-P8, PO2 and PO4-6)

PO 1. State personal liability issues related to security systems to protect technologies

(e.g., use of passwords and the importance of protecting them; use of encryption

software)

PO 2. Discuss individual privacy issues versus First Amendment protection PowerPoint (e.g., federal and state filtering and access legislation)

PO 3. Explain the impact of unauthorized intrusions PowerPoint (i.e., hacking, spamming, manipulating or deleting data) on society

PO 4. Describe computer viruses and ways to protect computers from them

3T-P1. Communicate to a variety of audiences using professional level technology tools

See: Mathematics (2M-P2), Science (5SC-P3-4) and Social Studies (4SS-P2, PO1-2)

PO 1. Create documents using professional format Word (e.g., résumé, letter of application,

electronic portfolio, research paper)

PO 2. Merge information from one document to another Word (e.g., mail merge, publish and

subscribe)

PO 3. Create a document that utilizes hyperlinks Internet, Web Page (e.g., Web link in documents, linking a word to a glossary, creating an interactive index)

3T-P2. Use a variety of technology tools for data collection and analysis to support a

decision

See: Arts {Theatre}(1AT-P6), Mathematics (2M-P2, 3M-P3) and Social Studies

(1SS-P1, PO2)

PO 1. Select appropriate technology devices to collect and record data (e.g., science probe,

graphing calculator, PDA {personal digital assistant}, alternative keyboard, webcam,

GPS and Internet)

PO 2. Create and use a spreadsheet to analyze variables Excel (e.g., 12-month budget, loan rates,

science and math experiments, and investment portfolios)

PO 3. Analyze data and create a database report from information manipulated in a variety

of ways to support decisions (e.g., census data, polls and surveys, annual report)

3T-P3. Use technology tools to publish and present information with interactive

features

See: Mathematics (2M-P7, 4M-P2) and Science (5SC-P2 and P6, 6SC-P1)

PO 1. Design and create a multimedia presentation or Web site with interactive features PowerPoint or Web Site (e.g., animation, sound, action buttons to play, video, control devices, open other applications, link to a Web site)

3T-P4. Use technology tools to support modeling and system analysis

See: Science (3SC-P2) and Workplace Skills (6WP-P3)

PO 1. Manipulate several variables in a computer simulation to reach a desired outcome

(e.g., simulation software, Web-based simulation, textbook support software)

4T-P1. Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for

collaboration and communications

See: Language Arts (W-P2-6) and Workplace Skills (1WP-P5)

PO 1. Using criteria for research in Standard 5, create an end product PowerPoint or Web Site (e.g., multimedia presentation, publication, Web page) to disseminate the information

4T-P2. Manage and communicate personal and professional information utilizing

technology tools and resources

See: Language Arts (W-P2-6) and Workplace Skills (7WP-P1, 1WP-P3)

PO 1. Plan and present a product appropriate to the task

4T-P3. Using technology, collaborate with peers, experts, and others to contribute to a

content-related knowledge base

See: Workplace Skills (1WP-P3-6 and P9, 4WP-P1)

PO 1. Contribute digitized material (e.g., video interviews, scanned pictures, text, and

graphic information) to a project archive and create links to resource material

PO 2. Conduct e-mail interviews with content experts Internet

PO 3. Consider several methods and choose the best for building group collaboration in

research, communication and presentation among students in physically separated

schools

5T-P1. Develop a research strategy to find accurate, relevant, appropriate electronic

information sources

See: Arts {Theatre} (2AT-P1), Language Arts (W-P4), Mathematics (2M-E1, PO 1),

Social Studies (1SS-P2, PO1 and PO3) and Workplace Skills (7WP-P1)

PO 1. Explain the difference between Internet searching using directories and search engines

PO 2. Construct online or electronic database searches using Boolean logic (AND, OR,

NOT)

PO 3. Independently select appropriate electronic resources from school, community and

the world (via online) to be used to locate information needed when presented with a

problem to solve

PO 4. Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of electronic resources (e.g., purpose,

credibility of author)

5T-P2. Investigate and apply expert systems (e.g., search engines and intelligent agents)

See: Arts {Theatre} (2AT-P1) and Workplace Skills (1WP-P9, P10)

PO 1. Given a concept, use online search engines as well as resource-specific search features

(e.g., CD-ROMs) to find relevant information

PO 2. Adapt software for personal efficiency by setting preferences for effective use of the

software

PO 3. Use advanced features (e.g., preferences, advanced searching, filtering) in Internet

browser and information software

5T-P3. Present research findings from electronic resources using academic models for

citations and format

See: Workplace Skills (1WP-P10, 2WP-P2)

PO 1. Utilize evaluation criteria (authority, accuracy, relevancy, timeliness) for information

found on the Internet to present research findings

PO 2. Create citations for resources used following an academic model to present research

findings

 

6T-P1. Investigate technology-based options, including distance and distributed

education for lifelong learning

See: Workplace Skills (1WP-P9)

PO 1. Locate and use an online tutorial and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of this

method of learning Internet

PO 2. Research a career and predict the advanced training needed to maintain success in the

career Internet

PO 3. Design and implement a personal learning plan that utilizes technology (e.g., identify

a topic such as an academic interest, personal hobby, health issue, or potential job

sources, and utilize research skills from Standard 5 to support lifelong learning)

6T-P2. Routinely and ethically use productivity tools, communication tools and

research skills to solve a problem

See: Mathematics (2M-P7-8)

PO 1. As a capstone experience in a content area, solve a problem using appropriate

technology tools to:

a) identify the problem and formulate the strategy to solve the problem (e.g.,

brainstorming tools, flowcharting, online resources)

b) collect data Excel (e.g., using GPS, PDA {personal digital assistant}, Internet,

probeware, recordings)

c) interpret data Excel (e.g., visualization, simulation, or modeling software)

d) develop a solution to the problem

e) present findings (e.g., electronic presentation, Web page, professionally

formatted document, computer model, audio or video presentation, Web

streaming)

 

Link to the State Standards web site.