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| C.1 - Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
plan and conduct a search, using a wide variety of electronic sources |
| 3.2 |
refine searches to limit sources to a manageable number |
| 3.3 |
access and operate multimedia applications and technologies from stand-alone and online sources |
| 3.4 |
access and retrieve information through the electronic network |
| 3.5 |
analyze and synthesize information to create a product |
| 3.6 |
communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and
multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for content, audience and purpose |
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| C.2 - Students will seek alternative viewpoints, using information technologies. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
access diverse viewpoints on particular topics by using appropriate technologies |
| 3.2 |
assemble and organize different viewpoints in order to assess their validity |
| 3.3 |
use information technology to find facts that support or refute diverse viewpoints |
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| C.3 - Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
evaluate the authority and reliability of electronic sources |
| 3.2 |
evaluate the relevance of electronically accessed information to a particular topic |
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| C.4 - Students will use organizational processes and tools to manage inquiry. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
create a plan for an inquiry that includes consideration of time management |
| 3.2 |
develop a process to manage volumes of information that can be made available through electronic sources |
| 3.3 |
demonstrate the advanced search skills necessary to limit the number of hits desired for online and offline databases; for example, the use of "and" or "or" between search topics and the choice of appropriate search engines for the topic |
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| C.5 - Students will use technology to aid collaboration during inquiry. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
access, retrieve and share information from electronic sources, such as common files |
| 3.2 |
use networks to brainstorm, plan and share ideas with group members |
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| C.6 - Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
articulate clearly a plan of action to use technology to solve a problem |
| 3.2 |
identify the appropriate materials and tools to use in order to accomplish a plan of action |
| 3.3 |
evaluate choices and the progress in problem solving, then redefine the plan of action as appropriate |
| 3.4 |
pose and test solutions to problems by using computer applications, such as computer-assisted design or simulation/modelling software |
| 3.5 |
create a simulation or a model by using technology that permits the making of inferences |
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| C.7 - Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
identify patterns in organized information |
| 3.2 |
make connections among related, organized data, and assemble various pieces into a unified message |
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| F.1 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of technology. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
demonstrate an understanding that information can be transmitted through a variety of media |
| 3.2 |
explain the concept of software and hardware compatibility |
| 3.3 |
apply terminology appropriate to the technology being used at this division level |
| 3.4 |
demonstrate an understanding that digital technology follows a logical order of operations |
| 3.5 |
explain the difference between digital and analog data on communication systems |
| 3.6 |
explain how the need for global communication affects technology around the world |
| 3.7 |
demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot technical problems |
| 3.8 |
demonstrate an understanding that technology is a process, technique or tool used to alter human activity |
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| F.2 - Students will understand the role of technology as it applies to self, work and society. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
describe the impact of communication technologies on past, present and future workplaces, lifestyles and the environment |
| 3.2 |
identify potential technology-related career paths |
| 3.3 |
identify the cultural impact of global communication |
| 3.4 |
evaluate the driving forces behind various technological inventions |
| 3.5 |
make inferences regarding future trends in the development and impact of communication technologies |
| 3.6 |
explain ways in which technology can assist in the monitoring of local and global environmental conditions |
| 3.7 |
analyze and assess the impact on society of having limitless access to information |
| 3.8 |
identify the manner in which telecommunications technology affects time and distance |
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| F.3 - Students will demonstrate a moral and ethical approach to the use of technology. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
use time and resources on the network wisely |
| 3.2 |
explain the issues involved in balancing the right to access information with the right to personal privacy |
| 3.3 |
understand the need for copyright legislation |
| 3.4 |
cite sources when using copyright and/or public domain material |
| 3.5 |
download and transmit only materials that comply with the established network use policies and practices |
| 3.6 |
model and assume personal responsibility for ethical behaviour and attitudes and acceptable use of information technologies and sources in local and global contexts |
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| F.4 - Students will become discerning consumers of mass media and electronic information. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
identify aspects of style in a presentation |
| 3.2 |
understand the nature of various media and how they are consciously used to influence an audience |
| 3.3 |
identify specific techniques used by the media to elicit particular responses from an audience |
| 3.4 |
recognize that the ability of technology to manipulate images and sound can alter the meaning of a communication |
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| F.5 - Students will practise the concepts of ergonomics and safety when using technology. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
identify risks to health and safety that result from improper use of technology |
| 3.2 |
identify and apply safety procedures required for the technology being used |
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| F.6 - Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operating skills required in a variety of technologies. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
connect and use audio, video and digital equipment |
| 3.2 |
perform routine data maintenance and management of personal files |
| 3.3 |
demonstrate proficiency in uploading and downloading text, image, audio and video files |
| 3.4 |
demonstrate the ability to control devices electronically |
| 3.5 |
describe the steps involved in loading software |
| 3.6 |
identify and apply safety procedures, including antivirus scans and virus checks, to maintain data integrity |
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| P.1 - Students will compose, revise and edit text. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
design a document, using style sheets and with attention to page layout, that incorporates advanced word processing techniques, including headers, footers, margins, columns, table of contents, bibliography and index |
| 3.2 |
use advanced word processing menu features to accomplish a task; for example, insert a table, graph or text from another document |
| 3.3 |
revise text documents based on feedback from others |
| 3.4 |
use appropriate communication technology to elicit feedback from others |
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| P.2 - Students will organize and manipulate data. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
design, create and modify a database for a specific purpose |
| 3.2 |
design, create and modify a spreadsheet for a specific purpose, using functions such as SUM, PRODUCT, QUOTIENT and AVERAGE |
| 3.3 |
use a variety of technological graphing tools to draw graphs for data involving one or two variables |
| 3.4 |
use a scientific calculator or a computer to solve problems involving rational numbers |
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| P.3 - Students will communicate through multimedia. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
create multimedia presentations that take into account audiences of diverse size, age, gender, ethnicity and geographic location |
| 3.2 |
create multimedia presentations that incorporate meaningful graphics, audio, video and text gathered from remote sources |
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| P.4 - Students will integrate various applications. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
integrate information from a database into a text document |
| 3.2 |
integrate database reports into a text document |
| 3.3 |
emphasize information, using placement and colour |
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| P.5 - Students will navigate and create hyperlinked resources. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
create a multiple-link web page |
| 3.2 |
demonstrate proficient use of various information retrieval technologies |
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| P.6 - Students will use communication technology to interact with others. |
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| Specific Outcomes |
| 3.1 |
communicate with a targeted audience, within a controlled environment, by using such communication technologies as email and web browsers |
| 3.2 |
demonstrate proficiency in accessing local area network, wide area network and Internet services, including uploading and downloading text, image, audio and video files |
