Jessica A.

Hale
High School Social Studies Yongsan International School of Seoul

Informational and Digital Literacy

with iBooks

Class Demographics
Advanced Placement Comparative Government

AP

Nine High School Students

9
One-Semester Course

1 1
to

Environment

.5 4

Four Weeks

Approach to Presentation

Task Project criteria

NETs Standards Applicable NETs standard met through individual element

Information Literacy
Research the Core Countries and Course Themes
Task Two informational articles AP caliber review questions
NETs Standards 3.b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize,and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media 3.c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks3.d. Process data and report results 4.a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation

21st Century Literacy

Evaluating ethical and moral standards

Task Find and cite reliable information and sources

NETs Standards 1.b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression 3.b.Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media 5.a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology 6.c. Troubleshoot systems and applications

Visual Literacy
Visual Representation of Information

Task Photo Gallery, Vodcasts, aesthetic appeal, and lay-out

NETs Standards 1.b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression 2.b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats 4.b.Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project

Technology for Learning

Use of relevant technology to communicate

Task Literacy with iBook Author, Quicktime, Popplet, Screenr

NETs Standards 2.a.Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media 2.b. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning4.b.Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project

Assessment
Group Discussions
Peer Assessment Instructor Assessment

Weaknesses
vetting of relevant information aesthetics software requirements

Strengths
student excitement and ownership publishable information compilation of class material

Conclusion