Riley Munro and Joel Graham Information Processing.

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Curriculum Compare and ContrastRiley Munro and Joel GrahamInformation Processing1OverviewJoel2PurposeIntegrate keyboarding, communication, management and computer applications to assist students in making the transition to adulthood and lifelong learning.

Riley3Foundational Objectives25 foundational objectives listed in the Info Pro 10, 20, 30 curriculumMany have a business or job preparation focus Business Example - demonstrate ability to use word processing and formatting knowledge to produce written business communications for various audiences.Job Preparation Example - develop information processing skills that will be helpful in ones personal life.

Joel Do the foundational objectives have a purpose?4Units Focus of Curriculum

Riley Neatly broken up. Gives me perspective of how the three courses are interrelated and how information should flow. Lots of duplication here. As we will see in the other curriculums, many people consider this material in one course and specialize more in higher level courses5Document Structure

Heavily theoretical at the start, considering aims, goals, philosophy and rationale.

Then gets into the module breakdown and the outcomes to be achieved in each module (the meat and potatoes). Followed by the appendices (mostly resource focused).

JoelSo much fluff at the front end of the curriculum and not enough resources or teaching ideas to make the material more interesting. I understand this is the teachers job; however suggestions may make it easier to think of other creative ways of engaging students. An ideal curriculum for me would be less theoretical front end material and more thought put into the implementation of the units would be nice.

6ResourcesThe appendices contain some useful information, such as project ideas, record keeping information and teacher instruction notes.However, most of these ideas are very raw, lacking detail or are simply not well thought out. Could be a lot more useful if the project ideas were built out further.

Riley7Resources

RileyWhile these ideas are valuable, as a new teacher, quality resources, built out are the most important aspect. Feel like these could be better. 8Ease of Use

Online (easy to find the curriculum)

Great left hand navigation options

Joel9Pros and Cons

ProsConsJoel10The Old and the New

Is that car new??11Offered Courses

Highly technical, for students interested in pursuing further education in information technology.Focused on students wanting to learn more about computer software for personal and future employment use.12Course Purpose

13Units Foundational ObjectivesHighly dependent on the course being taken.Foundational objectives relate closely to the focus of the course (whether they are computer science specific or targeted more at general computer use).

14Units Focus of CurriculumInformation Technology Communication features 8 units. Units/modules are clean, easy to follow Recommended time spent, necessary software and resources (both internal documents and external websites) are built right into each unit.Big idea, outcomes (with a breakdown and explanation included) along with specific tasks for instruction and evaluation are included.

Show the website (first unit is fine).

I like the way each unit features a recommended amount of time to spend (both broken down as percentage of the course and number of periods estimated) and the necessary software. Broken down into the big idea, outcomes (with a breakdown/explanation included) along with specific task for instruction and evaluation.Also includes resources, both attached and external for the specific unit15Document Structure

Theoretical at the start, considers aims, goals, differentiation and student engagement.

Then gets into the module breakdown and the outcomes to be achieved in each (the meat and potatoes). Resources are built into each module, rather than being included at the back of the curriculum.

16ResourcesBoth internal and external to the curriculum. Quality assessment information and specific rubrics.Like how the resources are located on the same page as the specific objective to be achieved.Depth of resources lacking.

Quality assessment information and specific rubrics (such as complete CWAM evaluation depending on the specific lesson completed or proper ergonomic positioning).

17Ease of UseOnline (slightly more difficult than SKs curriculum to find)Very clean and organized document that appears highly usable.

18Teaching Strategies UsedVaried instructional strategies - Students need variety, choices and opportunities to take ownership of their learning.Focus on experiential, collaborative working environments and inquiry based learning.All learning outcomes cannot adequately be evaluated with a single type of instrument. Notions about students having different learning styles also apply to student evaluation.

Show Page 18 in the curriculum guide. 19Interesting AspectPEI also has four curriculum guides outlining how technology can be applied to other curriculums (math, science, social studies and English).Fully developed lesson plans included.

Show the site and lesson plans

Is this a good thing or not?20Other Interesting AspectsTechnology Competency is a focus in the graduation curriculum for students.Diversity and gender equality, social and cultural diversity and engaging all learners.Inquiry based, issues oriented learning is stressed.Limited amount of traditional homework. Home assignments should relate to the students interests in real life.Authentic performance assessmentOpen-ended questions, exhibits, demonstrations, hands on execution of experiments, computer simulations, writing and portfolios of students work over time.

Graduates will be able to use a variety of technologies, demonstrate an understanding of technological applications and apply appropriate technologies for solving problems.

Look to engage all learners. Differentiation key.

21Pros and Cons

ProsCons22Something Different

ONTARIO!

Ontario was not what we were expecting24Secondary Schools for the 21st CenturyThe goal of Ontario secondary schools is to support high-quality learning while giving individual students the opportunity to choose programs that suit their skills and interests. The updated Ontario curriculum, in combination with a broader range of learning options outside traditional classroom instruction, will enable students to better customize their high school education and improve their prospects for success in school and in life.

Technological EducationFocuses on developing students ability to work creatively and competently with technologies that are central to their lives

Attain a level of technological literacy that will enhance their ability to succeed in their postsecondary studies or in the workplace

Can provide knowledge and skills that will enhance their daily lives

All of what we would know in Saskatchewan as Practical and Applied Arts falls into Technological Education.26Excuse Me??The 1994 Royal Commission for Learning, For the love of learning states

Keyboardingwill virtually disappear from the curriculum

Recommendation based on fact that students already have these skills.

A number of recommendations in the commission document are based on teachers receiving the support and training needed to implement technology in the classroom.27Information Processing EqualsExploring Communications Technology, 2009 (Grade 9)Communications Technology, 2009 (Grade 10)

Communications Technology has elements which also makes it the closest fit for all of Saskatchewans CPT

One course equals six in Saskatchewan??

28Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsOverall Expectations describe in general terms the knowledge and skills that students are expected to demonstrate by the end of each course. Big IdeaSpecific Expectations describe the expected knowledge and skills in greater detail. Many of these have examples to show how they can be achieved.

Comparable to Saskatchewans Outcome and Indicators especially when comparing to renewed curricula such as English (ELA).

Show pages 52-56 (The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, Technological Education, 2009) as an example of the curriculum and how we draw similarities

29Four Strands of Technological EducationFundamentalsSkills Technology, the Environment, and SocietyProfessional Practice and Career Opportunities

Fundamentals: Students develop foundational knowledge and skills related to the design and fabrication of products or the provision of services in the particular broad-based technological subject area.

Skills: Students develop the technological skills required for responding to a variety of practical challenges.

Technology, the Environment, and Society: Students develop an understanding of the interrelationship between the technology or industry sector and the environment, and between the technology and various aspects of society. (In subject areas that relate to services, this strand is entitled Industry Practices, the Environment, and Society.)

Professional Practice and Career Opportunities: Students develop an understanding of health and safety standards in the industry, professional concerns and issues, and the Essential Skills and work habits valued in the sector, and explore career opportunities and the education and training required for them.

(The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, Technological Education, 2009, pg. 16)30Role of information and Communications Technology

THE ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY INTECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONInformation and communications technologies (ICT) provide a range of tools that can significantly extend and enrich teachers instructional strategies and support student learning. ICT tools include multimedia resources, databases, Internet websites, digital cameras, and word-processing programs. Tools such as these can help students to collect, organize, and sort the data they gather and to write, edit, and present reports on their findings. Information and communications technologies can also be used to connect students to other schools, at home and abroad, and to bring the global community into the local classroom.Whenever appropriate, therefore, students should be encouraged to use ICT to support and communicate their learning. For example, students working individually or in groups can use computer technology and/or Internet websites to gain access to technical information in Canada and around the world. Students can also use digital cameras and projectors to design and present the results of their research to their classmates.Although the Internet is a powerful learning tool, there are potential risks attached to its use. All students must be made aware of issues of Internet privacy, safety, and responsible use, as well as of the potential for abuse of this technology, particularly when it is used to bully or promote hatred.Teachers will find the various ICT tools useful in their teaching practice, both for whole- class instruction and for the design of curriculum units that contain varied approaches to learning to meet diverse student needs.

(The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, Technological Education, 2009, pg. 30)

31StreamingAs early as Grade 9 students are encouraged to start looking at their future and take the appropriate courses. Work PlaceCollege University

Overall Impression of OntarioTeaching Strategies

Resources

Ease of Use

Adaptions and 0ther considerations

Very Philosophical, more theory then how-to

Heavy emphasis on Inquiry based learning

Short on any real teaching strategies Feels like you would need to be an expert to teach these classes, not a jack of all trade like we are in Saskatchewan

The website is extreme easy to use with all sorts of interesting documents

Within Curriculum Document:Assessment/Evaluation Criteria RubricOther Considerations for Planning - Special Needs, English Language Development, Anti-Discrimination, Environmental Education,33Final Thoughts

Joel34Our Favourite

Questions Resulting from this ExerciseInformation processing, best taught through integration in other subjects or stand alone material?Who should teach it?How much focus needs to go towards keying?

Joel/Riley36The Perfect CurriculumAfter seeing all the presentations, what are your thoughts on what makes an effective curriculum?

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