Grade KA

The aims of information technology state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what the student may expect to experience or learn. In addition they suggest how the student may be changed by the learning experience.

The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:

 

·         develop a lifelong appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment

·         use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality

·         develop problem-solving, critical and creative thinking skills

·         develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems

·         develop an appreciation of the international and intercultural aspects of technology

·         encourage curiosity, ingenuity, resourcefulness and discrimination

·         develop practical skills through the creation of products/solutions

Scope and Sequence

§         Defining the Problem

§         Brainstorm topics as a class with teacher support for every topic.

§         Identify keywords with whole class support

§         Ask questions about topic

§         Selecting the Resources

§         Identify the physical components of a computer system

§         Demonstrate correct care and use of computers/books

§         Identify the areas of the Information Centre (IC) and IC Staff

§         Identify some basic terms associated with resources and the IC

§         Using the Resources

§         Visit the IC regularly with their class or as a group.

§         Know the difference between “information” and “story” books

§         Predict what will happen in a story

§         Operate basic computer tools to use simple programs

§         Operate and use CD ROMs with teacher assistance and guidance.

§         Recording the Information

§         Recording information as appropriate

§         Presenting the Information

§         Show and tell

§         Contribute to discussions

§         Cooperate with peers in making presentation

§         Answer questions on topics

§         Assessing the process and Outcomes

§         Talk about what they did

Grade KB

The aims of information technology state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what the student may expect to experience or learn. In addition they suggest how the student may be changed by the learning experience.

The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:

 

·         develop a lifelong appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment

·         use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality

·         develop problem-solving, critical and creative thinking skills

·         develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems

·         develop an appreciation of the international and intercultural aspects of technology

·         encourage curiosity, ingenuity, resourcefulness and discrimination

·         develop practical skills through the creation of products/solutions

Scope and Sequence

§         Defining the Problem

§         Brainstorm topics in groups with teacher support

§         Identify keywords with teacher support.

§         Ask questions about topics

§         Selecting the Resources

§         Identify the physical components of a computer system

§         Demonstrate correct care and use of computers/books

§         Use alphabetical order (1 letter)

§         Demonstrate appropriate behavior in the IC

§         Identify the various sections of the Information Centre (IC)

§         Select by browsing pre-selected resources

§         Identify some basic terms associated with resources and the IC

§         Using the Resources

§         Visit the IC with confidence.

§         Know the difference between “information” and “story” books

§         Make predictions in a story.

§         Operate basic computer tools to use simple programs.

§         Operate and use CD ROMs.

§         Use of program menu.

§         Simple use of keyboard.

§         Identify main features of book.

§         Use cassette recorders.

§         Retell a story/information

§         Tell a story by using pictures/vice versa

§         Demonstrate respect for the work of others.

§         Recording the Information

§         Use appropriate medium to record information.

§         Introduction of digital photos

§         Record information as a group

§         Presenting the Findings

§         Contribute to discussions

§         Cooperate with peers in presentations.

§         Answer questions about presentations.

§         Share reading experiences through books and other media.

§         Use various media to present.

§         Assessing the process and outcomes

§         Talk about themselves as researchers.

§         Evaluate finished pieces of work by making oral comments.

Grade 1

The aims of information technology state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what the student may expect to experience or learn. In addition they suggest how the student may be changed by the learning experience.

The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:

 

·         develop a lifelong appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment

·         use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality

·         develop problem-solving, critical and creative thinking skills

·         develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems

·         develop an appreciation of the international and intercultural aspects of technology

·         encourage curiosity, ingenuity, resourcefulness and discrimination

·         develop practical skills through the creation of products/solutions

Scope and Sequence

§         Defining the Problem

§         Identify simple key words independently

§         Formulate questions about topics

§         Explain what is essential to accomplish in a project

§         Selecting the Resources

§         Identify the physical components of a computer system.

§         Select resources by browsing from pre-selected material.

§         Demonstrate alphabetical skills to second place

§         Ask IC staff for assistance

§         Know numerical order – hundreds

§         Identify areas in the IC

§         Demonstrate correct care and use of computers/books

§         Identify some basic terms associated with resources and the IC

§         Using the Resources

§         Visit the IC with confidence.

§         Explain the difference between fiction and non-fiction books.

§         Use of program menu.

§         Use of keyboard.

§         Identify the main features of a book.

§         Use cassette recorders.

§         Retell a story/information.

§         Write a story or report.

§         Demonstrate respect for the work of others.

§         Identify basic word processing terms.

§         Use of simple multimedia program.

§         Recording the Information

§         Use appropriate medium to record information

§         Take a digital photograph under teacher supervision.

§         Record information as a group

§         Presenting the Findings

§         Answer questions about presentation.

§         Share reading experiences.

§         Use various aspects of multimedia applications

§         Present information logically, sequentially.

§         Assessing the Process and Outcomes

§         Talk about themselves as researchers.

§         Evaluate pieces of work.

Grade 2

The aims of information technology state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what the student may expect to experience or learn. In addition they suggest how the student may be changed by the learning experience.

The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:

 

·         develop a lifelong appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment

·         use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality

·         develop problem-solving, critical and creative thinking skills

·         develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems

·         develop an appreciation of the international and intercultural aspects of technology

·         encourage curiosity, ingenuity, resourcefulness and discrimination

·         develop practical skills through the creation of products/solutions

Scope and Sequence

§         Defining the Problem

§         Brainstorm topics in pairs

§         Identify key words independently

§         Formulate questions about topics

§         Explain what is essential to accomplish in a project

§         Introduce, as a class, the steps of the inquiry based process
• defining the problem
• selecting the resources
• using the resources
• recording the information
• presenting the findings
• assessing the process and outcomes

§         Selecting the Resources

§         Identify the physical components of a computer system.

§         Identify the function of physical components of a computer system

§         Demonstrate alphabetical skills

§         Ask IC staff for assistance

§         Know numerical order – hundreds

§         Identify areas in the IC

§         Demonstrate correct care and use of computers/books

§         Identify some basic terms associated with resources and the IC

§         Using the Resources

§         Visit the IC with confidence

§         Explain difference between fiction/non-fiction and information books

§         Use of program menu.

§         Use of keyboard

§         Identify the main features of a book

§         Use cassette recorders

§         Retell a story/information

§         Write a story or report

§         Never use/copy the work of others without permission

§         Identify basic word processing terms.

§         Use of simple multimedia program

§         Introduction to online encyclopedia and card catalogue.

§         Recording the Information

§         Write a basic bibliography.

§         Use appropriate medium to record information

§         Take a digital photograph under teacher supervision and view images.

§         Record information as a group

§         Presenting the Findings

§         Answer questions about presentation.

§         Share reading experiences

§         Use various aspects of multimedia applications

§         Present information logically, sequentially

§         Assessing the Process and Outcomes

§         Talk about themselves as researchers

§         Evaluate pieces of work.

Grade 3

The aims of information technology state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what the student may expect to experience or learn. In addition they suggest how the student may be changed by the learning experience.

The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:

 

·         develop a lifelong appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment

·         use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality

·         develop problem-solving, critical and creative thinking skills

·         develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems

·         develop an appreciation of the international and intercultural aspects of technology

·         encourage curiosity, ingenuity, resourcefulness and discrimination

·         develop practical skills through the creation of products/solutions

Scope and Sequence

§         Defining the Problem

§         Brainstorm and organize topics in groups, in pairs, and independently

§         Identify key words and use them as a means to further search the library catalogue

§         Formulate questions about topics

§         Explain what is essential to accomplish in a project

§         Develop the steps of the inquiry based process with assistance
• Defining the problem
• selecting the resources
• using the resources
• recording the information
• presenting the findings
• assessing the process and outcomes

§         Selecting the Resources

§         Identify the physical components of a computer system either as input, output or processing device

§         Demonstrate alphabetical skills

§         Know numerical order – tens

§         Select printer

§         Identify some basic terms associated with resources and the IC

§         Using the Resources

§         Visit the IC with confidence

§         Explain difference between fiction/non-fiction and information books

§         Use of keyboard

§         Use of word processing

§         Identify the main features of a book

§         Demonstrate respect for the work of others

§         Create basic multimedia project.

§         Develop skills of using the on-line encyclopedia and library catalogue (Internet sites).

§         Introduction to the Internet

§         Work with two or more applications at the same time

§         Recording the Information

§         Write a basic bibliography.

§         Use appropriate medium to record information

§         Take a digital photograph under teacher supervision and view images.

§         Record information as a group

§         Presenting the Findings

§         Answer questions about presentation.

§         Share reading experiences

§         Use various aspects of multimedia applications

§         Present information logically, sequentially

§         Assessing the Process and Outcomes

§         Talk about themselves as researchers

§         Evaluate pieces of work

Grade 4

The aims of information technology state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what the student may expect to experience or learn. In addition they suggest how the student may be changed by the learning experience.

The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:

 

·         develop a lifelong appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment

·         use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality

·         develop problem-solving, critical and creative thinking skills

·         develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems

·         develop an appreciation of the international and intercultural aspects of technology

·         encourage curiosity, ingenuity, resourcefulness and discrimination

·         develop practical skills through the creation of products/solutions

Scope and Sequence

§         Defining the Problem

§         Identify keywords and main ideas of a topic and organize ideas to aide investigations

§         Apply the steps of the Inquiry Based Learning Process.

§         Apply time management skills with teacher assistance

§         Demonstrate the ability to set, realistic goals with assistance.

§         Identify priorities for research with assistance.

§         Formulate open and realistic research questions with assistance.

§         Identify and appreciate needs of an audience with assistance.

§         Cooperate with peers in planning work

§         Selecting the Resources

§         Use numerical order to one decimal point.

§         Use basic resource selection skills

§         Demonstrate a knowledge of the use of IC resources for searching

§         Explain the relationship between ‘general’ and ‘specific’ and use with teacher assistance

§         Explain the use of alphabetical order in fiction and nonfiction

§         Identify synonyms for searching

§         Use and interpret information from an online database.

§         Store and retrieve a file from the network

§         Select and locate desired printer

§         Create a folder and name it

§         Use range of resources to locate and process information

§         Using the Resources

§         Visit the IC with confidence

§         Explain difference between fiction/non-fiction and information books

§         Use of keyboard

§         Use of word processing

§         Use aspects of the resources to find information.

§         Explain plagiarism.

§         Use new information and communication technologies.

§         Develop skills of using the on-line encyclopedia and library catalogue (Internet sites).

§         Introduction to the Internet

§         Work with two or more applications at the same time

§         Understand and abide by the OIS Acceptable Use Policy.

§         Recording the Information

§         Use appropriate medium to record information

§         Take a digital photograph and view images independently

§         Write a basic bibliography.

§         Take notes without plagiarizing.

§         Listen and observe for specific purposes.

§         Presenting the Findings

§         Use a variety of presentation techniques.

§         Present findings clearly, logically, and accurately.

§         Assessing the Process and Outcomes

§         Begin to talk about themselves as researchers

§         Demonstrate the skills of self-appraisal.

§         Review what has been learnt.

Grade 5

The aims of information technology state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what the student may expect to experience or learn. In addition they suggest how the student may be changed by the learning experience.

The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:

 

·         develop a lifelong appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment

·         use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality

·         develop problem-solving, critical and creative thinking skills

·         develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems

·         develop an appreciation of the international and intercultural aspects of technology

·         encourage curiosity, ingenuity, resourcefulness and discrimination

·         develop practical skills through the creation of products/solutions

Scope and Sequence

§         Defining the Problem (focus on the Exhibition)

§         Identify keywords and main ideas of a topic and use them in investigations.

§         Reinforce/Master the steps of the Inquiry Based Learning Process with assistance.

§         Individually demonstrate the ability to set priorities, achieve, and evaluate realistic goals

§         Formulate open and realistic research questions.

§         Identify and appreciate needs of an audience.

§         Cooperate with peers in planning work.

§         Selecting the Resources

§         Use numerical order to two decimal points.

§         Confidently use basic resource selection skills.

§         Explain the relationship between ‘general’ and ‘specific’ and use with assistance.

§         Explain the use of alphabetical order in fiction and nonfiction.

§         Identify synonyms for searching.

§         Use the library database.

§         Use and interpret information from an online database.

§         Use an email program to send and receive messages to someone outside of the school.

§         Store and retrieve a file from the network.

§         Print a select number of pages and not just the entire document.

§         Move work placed in incorrect folder and place it in proper folder.

§         Use advanced computer skills.

§         Use range of resources to locate and process information.

§         Recognize hyperlinks in the Library catalogue and their purposes.

§         Using the Resources

§         Use of keyboard

§         Effectively use a resource (including electronic resources)

§         Explains plagiarism.

§         Apply the use of new information and communication technologies.

§         Actively use the Internet as a research resource.

§         Work with two or more applications at the same time

§         Review and abide by the OIS Acceptable Use Policy.

§         Draw graphs, diagrams, pie charts for information gathered

§         Effectively use essential reference resources.

§         Recording the Information

§         Use appropriate medium to record information

§         Take a digital photograph and view images independently

§         Record location of electronic sources.

§         Demonstrate note-taking methods without plagiarizing.

§         Listen and observe for specific purposes.

§         Presenting the Findings

§         Use a variety of presentation techniques.

§         Present findings clearly, logically, and accurately.

§         Choose an appropriate medium for presentation.

§         Match a presentation to an audience and the purpose.

§         Assessing the Process and Outcomes

§         Demonstrate the skills of self-appraisal

§         Review what has been learnt.