DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVES @MANN
(formerly known as Keyboarding, Computers 1, and Computers 2)
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About This CourseI rarely assign homework unless you fall behind. Help Labs Are Held By Appointment Before or After School and During Lunch or CyberCafe. See me or email me. TASKS / PROJECTS/ ASSIGNMENTS |
Quarterly deadlines for Late or Extra Credit* Work
Only Current Assignments Will Be Accepted After These Dates: Qtr 1 - 10/09/2009 Qtr 2 - 12/16/2009 Qtr 3 - 03/05/2010 Qtr 4 - 05/14/2010 |
BRING THESE MATERIALS DAILY
See me privately ASAP if you need assistance.
(You can purchase a 4GB Sandisk Cruzer USB drive for $15 or 50 Lancer Cards from me while supplies last.) |
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This course is divided into three levels: Beginning Digital Technologies (for 6th Graders), Intermediate Digital Technologies (for 7th Graders) and Advanced Digital Technologies (for 8th Graders).
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The majority of Mann students will have the course once per year and the class lasts for one quarter (9 weeks).
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We use Web 2.0 tools, such as blogging, podcasting, digital storytelling, educational social networks, global collaboration, multimedia projects, etc.
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We learn about digital citizenship, ethics, internet safety, internet research, and how to evaluate the credibility of websites.
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We use ThinkQuest.org and monitored private online discussion sites. (We do not go to MySpace, Facebook, Personal Email, or Public Chat Rooms.)
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We use various resources to learn Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation Slide Shows, Desktop Publishing and Web Design.
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We study computer ethics, especially copyright and fair use laws, and learn how to cite our sources.
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We improve our visual learning by using graphic organizer software and web sites.
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We practice keyboarding (typing) for a few minutes every day. If you want to pass your Typing Tests you merely need to show improvement in your speed and error rates.
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For Example, During 4th Quarter (2008-09) We Used: From Toy to Tool: Cell Phones in Learning, Voice Thread for Education, TimeToast Timelines, Capzles Timelines, Glogster for Education, Animoto for Education, Voki for The Classroom, ToonDo, Scratch
21st Century Learning in School District Eleven
Our school district endeavors to create graduates who are prepared to function successfully in a world where "Shift Happens." Colorado Springs parents, community members, and local employers have echoed the claims of local, state and national business leaders that schools must produce graduates that possess additional skills. View the Video (8:40). We use the following criteria to guide and describe our ideal graduate:
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Academically Prepared: the foundation required for either higher education, or high-wage, high skills jobs Read more...View the Video of Dick Celeste, Pres. of Colorado College |
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Culturally Competent: the ability to understand and interpret political and cultural events from multiple perspectives in a global society, a core competency in 21st Century Skills Read more... View the Video of Joyce Robinson, Vice President of the Marie Walsh Sharp Art Foundation |
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High-Functioning Team Member: collaboration is a core competency in 21st Century Skills Read more... View the Video of General Gene Renuart N.A.A.D.C./U.S. Northern Command |
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Innovative Thinker and Problem Solver: a core competency for 21st Century Skills Read more... View the Video of David Csintyan, CEO of Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce |
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Effective User of Information Technology: a core competency for 21st Century Skills Video (4:09) Standards from the American Library Assoc. Video of Elliott Pulham, Pres. and CEO of The Space Foundation |
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Effective Communicator: a core competency for 21st Century Skills Read more... View the Video of Rosemary Harris-Leitel, President of Colorado Springs NAACP |
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* You may earn extra credit by practicing your keyboarding outside of class and having an adult sign your Typing Minutes Form. (Instant Messaging, Texting, and Chat do not count as authentic practice unless you use standard English.) See me for the record sheet. Due before quarter late/makeup deadline.
You may complete a book report using one of the 50+ project types LISTED IN THIS WORD DOCUMENT. Reports must be computerized. Harder projects are worth more points. Due before quarter deadline.