Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
A) General Knowledge and Functional Skills - A digitally literate person knows the basics (terminology, navigation, functionality) of digital devices and can use them for elementary purposes. The student:
A) General Knowledge and Functional Skills - A digitally literate person knows the basics (terminology, navigation, functionality) of digital devices and can use them for elementary purposes. The student:
- TA1 - can use a digital device, which may be one of many types (e.g. Desktop PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone). (K-2)
- TA2 - understands the difference between hardware and software. (3-5)
- TA3 - understands the different parts and components of a computer and/or other digital devices. (3-5)
- TA4 - knows about the existence of various operating systems and understands the differences between them. (6-9)
- TA5 - possesses general computer skills (typing, using computers, launching a new program). (6-9)
- TA6 - is familiar with the meaning of terms commonly used in user manuals for the operation of hardware and the installation and configuration of software. (10-12)
- TA7 - troubleshoots systems and applications. (10-12)
Proposed Lesson Plans
TA1 - Introduction to iPods
TA1 - Introduction to Your Laptop
TA3 - Parts of a Computer
TA5 - Computer Treasure Hunt
Additional Resources
B) Use in Everyday Life - A digitally literate person integrates technologies into the activities of everyday life. The student:
- TB1 - uses basic applications to edit and create content (text, numeric, images). (3-5)
- TB2 - is able to download and access different information types from the Internet. (6-9)
- TB3 - searches, collects, processs, evaluates, shares, and stores data and information using various devices, applications, or cloud services. (6-9)
- TB4 - participates in society through online engagement in democratic actions (e.g. lobbying, petitions, parliament). (6-9)
- TB5 - conducts transactions online (e.g. pay bills, apply for a job, submit tax declaration, complete online forms, book a hotel, interact with government or local services, shop online, etc.). (10-12)
- TB6 - consults digital resources as a matter of routine across various aspects of life (news, health, sports, travel, entertainment, etc.). (10-12)
Proposed Lesson Plans
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C) Informed Decision Making - A digitally literate person is aware of most relevant or common technologies and is able to decide upon the most appropriate technology according to the purpose or need at hand. The student:
- TC1 - selects and uses applications effectively and productively (e.g. chooses the most appropriate technologies according to the task). (6-9)
- TC2 - understands the potential of digital devices and resources for her/his schoolwork. (6-9)
- TC3 - knows the range of things that can be done using ICT/Internet. (6-9)
- TC4 - is aware of the most relevant or popular digital technologies used by others (e.g. peers, professionals). (10-12)
- TC5 - has reasonable knowledge of available technologies, their strengths and weaknesses, and is able to make informed decisions about whether and how to use technologies to pursue personal goals. (10-12)
- TC6 - understands the technologies he/she is using at a level that is sufficient to underpin good purchasing decisions (e.g. devices or Internet Service Providers). (10-12)
Proposed Lesson Plans
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The following are assignments I completed for the OLTD program which have relevant value here:
Tool Reviews
Socrative app evaluation
Sonicpics app evaluation
Rubric to evaluate games (Ludwig)
Tool Reviews
Socrative app evaluation
Sonicpics app evaluation
Rubric to evaluate games (Ludwig)
Further resources:
TC4 TC5 - tools and resource list
TC4 TC5 - tools and resource list
TC4 TC5 - list of web tools
TC4 TC5 apps for education
TC4 TC5 - tools and resource list
TC4 TC5 - tools and resource list
TC4 TC5 - list of web tools
TC4 TC5 apps for education
D) Seamless Use Demonstrating Self-Efficacy - A digitally literate person confidently and creatively applies digital technologies to increase personal effectiveness and efficiency. The student:
- TD1 - arranges and develop his/her personal working environment as an effective and reliable system. (6-9)
- TD2 - uses different ICT in a way that helps to achieve certain results more quickly, or more easily, or to achieve better results. (6-9)
- TD3 - solves a theoretical or practical problems, of individual or collective interest, through or with the support of digital tools. (10-12)
- TD4 - stays informed using a combination of active search and personalised, automated delivery of information. (10-12)
Proposed Lesson Plans
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E) Learning About and With Digital Technologies - A digitally literate person actively and constantly explores emerging technologies, integrates them in his/her environment and uses them for lifelong learning. The student:
- TE1 - uses digital media to learn and develop. (3-5)
- TE2 - uses a digital environment for lifelong learning (formal or informal). (3-5)
- TE3 - uses ICT resources to safely expand his/her own knowledge and connect to the world. (6-9)
- TE4 - learns how to work with any new digital technology by trying it out, and using its internal guidance and help. (6-9)
- TE5 - adapts smoothly to new technology, and learns how to use them, and integrates them into his/her environment. (6-9)
- TE6 - self-monitors personal goals and diagnoses deficiencies of digital competence required for reaching these goals. (6-9)
- TE7 - uses learning management systems, information management systems, etc. (10-12)
- TE8 - exploits technological potentials in order to represent and solve problems. (10-12)
- TE9 - solves technical problems and knows what to do when technology does not function. (10-12)
- TE10 - transfers current knowledge to learning new technologies. (10-12)
Proposed Lesson Plans
Additional Resources
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Digital Citizenship in the Intermediate Classroom and all the lesson plans contained within it authored by Kristin Sward are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.