ICT Outcomes – Division 3
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 |
C.2 - Students will seek alternative viewpoints, using information technologies. | |
| 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 |
C.3 - Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies. | |
| 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 |
C.4 - Students will use organizational processes and tools to manage inquiry. | |
| 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 |
C.5 - Students will use technology to aid collaboration during inquiry. | |
| 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 |
C.6 - Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems. | |
| 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 |
C.7 - Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning. | |
| 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 |
F.1 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of technology. | |
| 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 |
F.2 - Students will understand the role of technology as it applies to self, work and society. | |
| 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 |
F.3 - Students will demonstrate a moral and ethical approach to the use of technology. | |
| 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 |
F.4 - Students will become discerning consumers of mass media and electronic information. | |
| 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 |
F.5 - Students will practise the concepts of ergonomics and safety when using technology. | |
| 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 |
F.6 - Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operating skills required in a variety of technologies. | |
| 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 |
P.1 - Students will compose, revise and edit text. | |
| 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 |
P.2 - Students will organize and manipulate data. | |
| 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 |
P.3 - Students will communicate through multimedia. | |
| 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 |
P.4 - Students will integrate various applications. | |
| 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 |
P.5 - Students will navigate and create hyperlinked resources. | |
| Specific Outcomes | |
| 3.1 | create a multiple-link web page |
| 3.2 | demonstrate proficient use of various information retrieval technologies |
P.6 - Students will use communication technology to interact with others. | |
| 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 |
