M2 Technology

CONDUCT / BEHAVIOR

Just remember RESPECT and the I.B. World Learner student attributes

( Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, Reflective, Accomplished, Committed)

come to class on time
come to class prepared
come to class prepared to work hard
no food or drinks please, except water
treat your fellow classmates, computers and teachers with respect

EXPECTATIONS

- You are to bring your binder with a pencil or pen to every class

- Save work regularly … and BACKUP your work in a couple of places

- I do not accept late assignments without penalty

10% off for the first day late

10% more for the second day

An automatic zero thereafter

GRADING (Middle Years Technology Program Assessment Criteria)

Investigate

Design

Plan

Create

Evaluate

Attitudes towards Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

ISM Technology is a five-year program consisting of an integrated general computer and design technology curriculum. The goal of the program is to integrate technology learning as much as possible with their other school work and classes– and to prepare students with the necessary skills for working with varied technology in the future.

Topics to Be Addressed (Approximate Timeline)

Quarter 1:

Unit Project: ‘New Family Survival Guide to Tanzania Unit’ – What IT product can you create that will help new families in their arrival for the first time to Tanzania? Also … advanced features of desktop publishing, navigating applications/desktop, talk about operating systems of computers, discuss positives/negatives of developing technology with peripherals/use, CD lesson -

Quarter 2:

Unit Project: ‘Kinetic Energy Racers Unit’ – How can we create a kinetic energy racer using reusable materials? Also … more tools with graphics programs – ‘Logo Design’, uses/purposes of slideshows/presentations, develop storyboard – video ideas for school work, more trouble shooting with computers, Internet etiquette, templates with spreadsheets – ‘Calendar, Weekly Schedule, plus 1 more …’,

Quarter 3:

Unit Project: ‘Structures Unit’ – How can you produce a structure that will be of social and economic benefit to the local community? Also … advanced Internet searching (Boolean techniques)/search terms, e-research, continuous work with keyboarding skills, computer etiquette – articles

Quarter 4:

Unit Project: ‘Bird Houses Unit’ – How can we express ourselves by creating a birdhouse? Also …, talk about identifying network features/advantages, consider technology influences in the world today, discuss copyright law pertaining to software