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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
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.
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.
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.
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
Each lesson is worth 33% of your final grade.
Each lesson must include:
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.
The assignment that students will complete, including any necessary worksheets.
Content area objectives covered in the assignment.
Technology objectives covered in the assignment.
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."
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.