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Lesson - Wise Use of Wikis

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Students learn about wikis, and explore the beneficial uses of wikis in education.



Lesson - Wise Use of Wikis

Lesson - Wise Use of Wikis

Students learn about wikis, and they explore the beneficial uses of wikis in education. They use wiki technology to publish written work including links to online sources and digital media. Students plan, revise, edit, and incorporate peer feedback to produce quality written work based on an identified audience and purpose. Students adopt e-Safety and responsible use guidelines while engaged in this technology-based project.

Student Handout - Worksheet: What Are Wikis?

Student Handout - Worksheet: What Are Wikis?

Students learn about wikis, and they explore the beneficial uses of wikis in education. They use wiki technology to publish written work including links to online sources and digital media. Students plan, revise, edit, and incorporate peer feedback to produce quality written work based on an identified audience and purpose. Students adopt e-Safety and responsible use guidelines while engaged in this technology-based project.

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Lesson - Technology Foundations Series: Innovation through the 20th Century

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Lesson - Technology Foundations Series: Innovation through the 20th Century

Lesson - Technology Foundations Series: Innovation through the 20th Century

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Introducing SCAMPER

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Introducing SCAMPER

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Teacher Reference Page - Discussion Guide: Re-Discovering Modern History

Teacher Reference Page - Discussion Guide: Re-Discovering Modern History

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Innovation History Project

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Innovation History Project

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Smartphone Mind Map

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Smartphone Mind Map

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Smartphone Mind Map Example

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Smartphone Mind Map Example

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. Students explore technological innovation. Through research, they “reverse engineer” current digital products to discover the creative thinking process behind all the changes and evolution.

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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Technology History Project

Re-capturing the 20th Century

Your task as a 21st century historian is to capture a firsthandaccount of life before the Digital Revolution. The goal is to see technology progress from the vantage point of a personwho has used analog forms of technology. Use evidence in this account to determine whether the changes in technologyhave altered human culture (attitudes, beliefs, values), or has simply sped up the way that people communicateand exchange information. Evaluate whether the analog or digital version is better. Capture the interview with videoor audio media.



Lesson Plan - Technology Foundations Series: Converting Analog to Digital

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Teacher Reference Page 1 - Discussion Guide: Technology Types

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Guided Class Discussion about Technology Types

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Classifying Technology

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Teacher Reference Page 2 - Answer Key: Classifying Technology

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Technology History Project

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: 20th Century ICT Research

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: The Guide to an Awesome Interview

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

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Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Classifying Technology

 

 

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Lesson Plan - Technology Foundations Series: Converting Analog to Digital

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Teacher Reference Page 1 - Discussion Guide: Technology Types

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Guided Class Discussion about Technology Types

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Classifying Technology

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Teacher Reference Page 2 - Answer Key: Classifying Technology

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Technology History Project

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: 20th Century ICT Research

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: The Guide to an Awesome Interview

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

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Lesson Plan - Technology Foundations Series: Converting Analog to Digital

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Lesson Plan - Technology Foundations Series: Converting Analog to Digital

Lesson Plan - Technology Foundations Series: Converting Analog to Digital

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Teacher Reference Page 1 - Discussion Guide: Technology Types

Teacher Reference Page 1 - Discussion Guide: Technology Types

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Guided Class Discussion about Technology Types

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Guided Class Discussion about Technology Types

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Classifying Technology

Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Classifying Technology

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Teacher Reference Page 2 - Answer Key: Classifying Technology

Teacher Reference Page 2 - Answer Key: Classifying Technology

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Technology History Project

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Technology History Project

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: 20th Century ICT Research

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: 20th Century ICT Research

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: The Guide to an Awesome Interview

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: The Guide to an Awesome Interview

The Technology Foundations Series teaches students to examine technology and innovation within the broader theme of time, continuity and change. In this lesson, students conduct interviews with adults who have been impacted by the evolution of technology for them to learn about the concepts of invention and innovation. They discuss how changes in technology, throughout history, have impacted society.

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Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Successful Search Engine Use: Operator Strategies

Internet search engines are devoted to helping people find information stored on Web
sites. Search engines can work in different ways, BUT they all perform these three basic
tasks:
   1. They search the Internet or parts of the Internet based on keywords.
   2. They index their searches. This means they keep track of the words they find and
       where they find them.
   3. They allow users to look for words or combinations of words that they have indexed.



Lesson - Successful Searches for Better Digital Literacy

Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Successful Search Engine Use: Types of Search Engines

Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Successful Search Engine Use: Operator Strategies

Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Investigative Questions

Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.

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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Investigative Questions

copy page and cut into individual strips



Lesson - Successful Searches for Better Digital Literacy

Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Successful Search Engine Use: Types of Search Engines

Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Successful Search Engine Use: Operator Strategies

Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Investigative Questions

Students learn how to develop effective search queries that produce higher quality results. They identify relevant and valid information from credible sources when using the Internet for information and research. Students acquire age-appropriate technical knowledge by learning about various types of search engines and operations.

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Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Think about it
Why might someone provide slanted or inaccurate information as a source?

Try it
Select a topic below and see if you can find a questionable source of information for it.
   • Shakespeare
   • The Big Bang Theory
   • Ants
   • The best children’s toy
   • Top movies ever

Activity
List your source, and list the process you went through to come to the conclusion that it is a reliable source.



Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Website Evaluation Process

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

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Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability

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Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable.



Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability

Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Website Evaluation Process

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Website Evaluation Process

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

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Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Someone once said you can’t believe everything you read. That is certainly the truth. Just because something is in print, on the TV, posted on the Web, etc., does not make it fact. So how are you supposed to figure out what is valid and reliable?
   • Valid: Well grounded in fact or based on support
   • Reliable: Worthy of reliance or trust – dependable source of information



Lesson - Website Validity and Reliability

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: Reliability and Validity

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Website Evaluation Process

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Think About It: Selecting Credible Online Sources

Students come to understand that online resources are not always reliable. They conduct a Web search on a number of given topics and use a set of criteria to determine whether an online source is valid, reliable and credible. They ensure that information is accurate. Students support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

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