Absorb-Do-Connect Alignment

Course Title: Exploring Computers: Grades 6-8 Module Number and Name: Module I: Intro to Computer Basics Objective
1. Identify the basic components of a computer system.

Assessment Ideas
Drag and Droplabel computer components

Absorb
Review labeled pictures of computer components

Do
Drag and Drop to label computer components

Connect
Choose one component, give a brief summary of what to look for when purchasing this component. Use correct procedures to open and close software and access computer system Complete Troubleshooting scenario exercises

2. Demonstrate proper use of computer equipment and peripherals.

Teacher observation

Watch Teacher demonstration on equipment

3. Use troubleshooting strategies to correct minor technology issues. 4. Describe how the Internet works. 5. Explain how technology impacts your learning.

Quiz

Discussion

Read tipsheet on troubleshooting strategies Read about how the Internet works View presentation on advantagesdisadvantages of technology on learning.

Complete activities in exercise document. Use of ribbon tab, printing, menu Take Quiz

Post response to class wiki-Edmodo

Discuss in class how the Internet works 2-3 sentence response to How technology impacts your learning

Respond to 2 discussion posts.

Course Title: Exploring Computers: Grades 6-8 Module Number and Name: Module II: _Intro to WordProcessing Objective
1. Perform basic application functions on word processing software: open, modify, save, and print. 2. Identify the tabs and buttons on the wordprocessing Ribbon. 3. Create and save a one page document for a specific topic. 4. Format a document (set margins, tab settings, text alignment). 5. Change text appearance (font size or color, bold, underline.

Assessment Ideas
Open exercise document to perform the stated word processing functions. Drag and Drop to label a picture of ribbon tab. WordProcessing Exercise Document Modify WordProcessing Exercise Document Modify WordProcessing Exercise Document

Absorb
Read instructions for completing Activities in the Exercise Document Review labeled picture of ribbon tab

Do
Open Exercise document

Connect
Create an original 1 page document on a specific topic assigned by the instructor. Use word processing functions to complete the assignment.

Drag and Drop to label a picture of ribbon tab. Create and save a one page word document. Format the exercise document Change the appearance of the exercise document Spellcheck the exercise document

6. Proofread and edit document. (cut, paste, delete, and spell check).

Spellcheck document

7. Save and Print document

Save and Print Modified Wordprocessing Exercise Document

Save and Print the modified exercise document

Course Title: Exploring Computers: Grades 6-8 Module Number and Name: Module III: Into to Spreadsheets Objective
1 Perform basic application functions of a spreadsheet: open, format a cell, save, print. 2. Identify the tabs and buttons on the spreadsheet Ribbon. 3. Create and save a spreadsheet. 4. Create formulas or functions to edit data.

Assessment Ideas
Open exercise document to perform the stated spreadsheet functions

Absorb
Read instructions for completing Activities in the Exercise Document Review labeled picture of ribbon tab

Do
Open Exercise document

Connect
Create an original spreadsheet using data provided by the instructor. Use spreadsheet functions and formulas to complete the assignment Insert a graph

Quiz
Spreadsheet Exercise Document Modify Spreadsheet Exercise Document

Take a quiz

5. Sort data

Modify Spreadsheet Exercise Document Save and Print Spreadsheet Exercise Document

Read instructions for completing Activities in the Exercise Document

6. Save and Print document

Open and save a new spreadsheet. Create formulas and edit data for the exercise document Sort the data in the exercise document Sort the data in the exercise document

Course Title: Exploring Computers: Grades 6-8 Module Number and Name: Module IV: Intro to Presentation-Multimedia Objective
1 Perform basic application functions in presentation: open, insert new slide, moving slides, transitions 2. Identify the tabs and buttons on the presentation Ribbon.

Assessment Ideas
Open exercise document to perform the stated presentation functions Drag and Drop label a picture of ribbon tab.

Absorb
Read instructions for completing Activities in the Exercise Document Review labeled picture of ribbon tab

Do
Open exercise document Complete assignment Drag and Drop to label a picture of ribbon tab.

Connect
Create an original 5 slide powerpoint presentation Use animation, sound, graphics to convey a message.

3. Plan-Storyboard a 5 slide presentation on an assigned topic. 3. Develop a presentation from blank slides.

Complete Storyboard template

Powerpoint slides

Click through Powerpoint on How to Storyboard and Creating a Powerpoint Presenation

Complete storyboard template for 5 slides Open new presentation. Add 5 slides

Create an original 5 slide powerpoint presentation

4. Insert graphics, text, transitions, sounds and animation.

Apply/Modify powerpoint slides

5. Save presentation 6. Present media product

Save

Evaluate per rubric

Insert graphics, text, sounds and animation to presentation Save presentation Evaluate/revise media product according to the scoring rubric

Use animation, sound, graphics to convey a message

Present Completed Media Product to peers

Course Title: Exploring Computers: Grades 6-8 Module Number and Name: Module V: Research and Information Literacy Objective
1. Identify a variety of search strategies.

Assessment Ideas
Search Strategies scavenger hunt

Absorb
Read Search Strategies Tip Sheet Class discussion

Do
Group Activitygroups will investigate search sites and complete the Compare your Hits handout. Quiz on what makes a website a credible, valid source of information Complete practice exercises using Cite Machine. Copy and paste citations, save and print. Fill out venn diagram comparing/ contrasting Fair use and copy right

Connect
Search Strategies scavenger hunt

2. Evaluate the quality, credibility and validity of websites.

Quiz

Review a website as a class. Discovery History Channel

Explain citing research sources, review citations in textbooks, guided practice on how to create citations

Guided Research on Cyberbulling

3. Create correct citations

Use Cite Machine

Cite sources used to create digital media product

4. Compare and Contrast the differences of fair use and copyright.

Venn diagram template, print out

Watch the video Henrys StoryDiscuss Plagarism, Copyright, Fair use

Group Activity Read Case studies Use Ask,

Acknowledge, Add Value process to develop advice for each character in the case study.

Course Title: Exploring Computers: Grades 6-8 Module Number and Name: Module VI: Digital Citizenship Objective
1. Explain Digital Citizenship.

Assessment Ideas
Post response to class wiki-Edmodo

Absorb
Watch Be a Digital Citizen

Do
Choose a discussion question and post a response on the class wiki.

Connect
Self Reflection Reflect on the positive and negative impact digital media could have on a throughout a learners life. Post reflections

Concept map on the board with the following headings: Types of digital
media, Actions students take with digital media, Your Feelings about digital media, and Your Parents Feelings about digital media. Discuss the qualities that make or break an online community

2 Identify safe online behaviors with peers, family and the world.

Class Discussion

3. Compare and Contrast in person bullying and cyberbulling.

Venn diagram template, print out

Class discussion of what is bullying, cyberbulling. How to handle a cyberbully Research information on cyberbulling/digital citizenship Demonstrate using video equipment/editing software Demonstrate editing software Guided practice on using a rubric to review a digital product

ScenariosStudents evaluate online messages and what information they should share. Complete venn diagram, print out

Create a newsletter with the guidelines for an ethical online community.

4. Plan a collaborative digital media project on Cyberbulling/Digital Citizenship. 5. Design and Create a collaborative media project on Cybebulling/Digital Citizenship 6. Edit media project 7.Evaluate a digital media project

Storyboard template

Video - on cyberbulling/digital citizenship

Fill in storyboard with research information Write script for video. Edit media project Peer review assigned digital project Provide critique

Read scenariosdetermine what type of bullying Give advice to character. Save and print out. Create a digital media video as a public service message on cyberbulling or digital citizenship Edit Present Final project Show videos to younger students. Answer questions about cyberbulling/digital citizenship

Teacher/Peer Review