Digital Skills 1 - Grade 5, semester-long course meeting biweekly

Course Description

Syllabus Overview

Time

Unit
Description

Key Learning Objectives

Students will:

Key
Assessments

Key Resources

Week 1

Touch Typing

Use digital media and environments to communicate to support individual learning and
contribute to the learning of others.
Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a
variety of media and formats

Timed typing
tests

Dance mat typing

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Week 2

Word Clouds
and Google
Drive

Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Understand and use technology systems
Select and use applications effectively and productively
Troubleshoot systems and applications
Transfer current knowledge to learning of new
Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group expression

Word Cloud
Assignment, file
storage,
submission and
retrieval

http://Tagxedo.com
Google Drive

Week 3

Introduction to
programming
and computer
code with
Blocky and
Scratch

Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Understand and use technology systems
Select and use applications effectively and productively
Troubleshoot systems and applications
Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
Use critical thinking skills to plan
and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions
using appropriate digital tools and resources.
Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for
investigation
Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative
solutions

Screencast and
files of
completed
computer
games

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Week 4

Introduction to
digital frame
animation

Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a
variety of digital environments and media
Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a
variety of media and formats
Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group expression

Frame
animations

Adobe Flash CS5

Week 5

Introduction to
digital audio
and podcasting

Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a
variety of digital environments and media
Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a
variety of media and formats
Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group expression

Garageband
podcast

Garageband

Week 6

Introduction to
spreadsheets
and graphing
data

Apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

Plan strategies to guide inquiry
Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information
from a variety of sources and media
Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the
appropriateness to specific tasks
Process data and report results

Data
worksheets and
graphs

Microsolft Excel

Week 7

Introduction to
digital image
manipulation

Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products

and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group expression

Photo
composites

Adobe Photoshop
CS5

Week 8

Introduction to
video editing

Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a
variety of digital environments and media

All about Digital

Skills 1 Movie
Green screen
special effects

iMovie

Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a

variety of media and formats
Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
Week 9

Web design
and ePortfolio

video report

Understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal ePortfolio
and ethical behavior.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and
technology
Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration,
learning, and productivity
Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
Understand and use technology systems
Select and use applications effectively and productively
Troubleshoot systems and applications
Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

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Digital Skills 2 - Grade 6, quarter-long course

Course Description: This quarter-long course introduces students to a variety of digital media that they will continue to use in other academic subjects this year
and in future grades. Students learn how organise and arrange thoughts and ideas in order to plan for larger digital projects. They are introduced to computer
languages, scripting and structured programming using HTML, Scratch or Blockly. They manipulate digital images and audio by creating compositions in Adobe
Photoshop/Flash, iMovie and Garageband. Coursework is based on the standards set forth by the International Society for Technology in Education.

Syllabus Overview
Time

Unit Description

Key Learning Objectives

Students will:

Key Assessments

Key Resources

2 weeks

Introduction to
software and digital
organisation

Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,

systems, and operations.
Understand and use technology systems
Select and use applications effectively and productively
Troubleshoot systems and applications
Transfer current knowledge to learning of new
technologies
Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based
on the appropriateness to specific tasks

Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports
collaboration, learning, and productivity

Word Cloud

Google Forms

Web browsers

iPad apps:
Edmodo
Google Drive

1 week

Visual design

Understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to

technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of
information and technology
Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that
supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based
on the appropriateness to specific tasks

Name Photoshop

Location Photoshop

Google Sketchup

Mac software:
Adobe Photoshop
Google Sketchup

1 week

Audio composition

Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop

innovative products and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas,
products, or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group
expression

Garageband Action
composition

Mac software:
Garageband

2 weeks

Video creation

Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop

innovative products and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas,
products, or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group
expression

Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports
collaboration, learning, and productivity

Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by
engaging with learners of other cultures

Contribute to project teams to produce original works

Use critical thinking skills to plan and manage projects using
appropriate digital tools and resources.

Mendip Advert

Trailer

iMovie (Mac and iPad)

3 weeks

Programming

Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,

systems, and operations.
Understand and use technology systems
Select and use applications effectively and productively
Troubleshoot systems and applications
Transfer current knowledge to learning of new
technologies

Scratch 1-8

HTML 1-3

Blocky/Hour of Code

Mac software:
Scratch (MIT)
Textedit
Web browsers

ongoing

Web design and

ePortfolio

Understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to

technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of
information and technology
Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that
supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations.
Understand and use technology systems
Select and use applications effectively and productively
Troubleshoot systems and applications

ePortfolio

http://Weebly.com

Transfer current knowledge to learning of new

technologies

Media Production - Grade 7, quarter-long course

Course Description:
This quarter-long class focuses on introducing students to the field of media design, creation and editing, with an emphasis on video
production. Using iPads and digital video equipment, iMovie, Garageband, and the Adobe Creative Suite, students direct, star in, and edit a variety of media
products. Project work includes an iBook portfolio of class products. Reflective assessment and providing constructive feedback (of self, peer, and professional
work) are integral to growth and community-building in this course. Coursework is based on the standards set forth by the International Society for Technology in
Education.

Syllabus Overview
Time

Unit Description

Key Learning Objectives

Students will:

Key Assessments

Key Resources

3-4 weeks /
ongoing

Introduction to Media
Production & media
software

Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and

develop innovative products and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas,
products, or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group
expression
Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations.
Understand and use technology systems
Select and use applications effectively and productively
Troubleshoot systems and applications
Transfer current knowledge to learning of new
technologies

Word cloud

Nettlecombe slideshow

iPad scavenger hunt

Google form (creation)

Mac desktop computers

Tagxedo website
iMovie (Mac desktop)
Edmodo website
iMovie (iPad)
Notability (iPad)

1 week

Setting mood and tone:

Music composition

Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and

develop innovative products and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas,
products, or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group
expression

Tagxedo
screen-recording

Theme Music

QuickTime Player

Garageband

2 weeks

Media as Information:
Descriptive video

Use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research and

manage projects using appropriate digital tools and resources.
Identify and define authentic problems for investigation
Plan and manage activities to complete a project

How to video

iMovie (Mac desktop)

2 weeks

Media as
Entertainment: 3 Cs
music video

Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports

collaboration, learning, and productivity

Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by
engaging with learners of other cultures

Contribute to project teams to produce original works

Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based
on the appropriateness to specific tasks

3Cs music video

iMovie (Mac desktop)

ongoing

Media as Showcase:
iBook Portfolio

Use digital media and environments to communicate to support

individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple
audiences using a variety of media and formats

iBook Portfolio

iBooks Author (Mac

desktop)

iBooks (iPad)

Broadcast Media - Grade 8, semester-long course

Course Description:
This class combines visual and performing arts media through the creation of a student-produced weekly news show. Production includes
the use of iPads, digital video equipment, iMovie, Garageband, and the Adobe Creative Suite, among others. Students have the opportunity to participate in video
editing and design, reporting, script writing, camera techniques, and broadcast directing and producing. Students may work in front of or behind the camera - or
both! Reflective assessment and providing and responding to constructive feedback (of self, peer, and professional work) are integral to growth and
community-building in this course. Coursework is based on the standards set forth by the International Society for Technology in Education.

Syllabus Overview
Time

Unit Description

Key Learning Objectives

Students will:

Key Assessments

Key Resources

3 weeks

Production
equipment and
software

Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop

innovative products and processes using technology.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products,
or processes
Create original works as a means of personal or group
expression
Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations.
Understand and use technology systems
Select and use applications effectively and productively
Troubleshoot systems and applications
Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

iMovie Practice video

Broadcast Media
mindmap

Camera angles and 5
deadly sins of video
video

Camcorders
Green screen
Lighting equipment

Mac desktop
software:
iMovie
Garageband
Adobe Photoshop
Web browsers

ongoing
(semester)

Segments and roles

Use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research and manage
projects using appropriate digital tools and resources.
Identify and define authentic problems for investigation
Plan and manage activities to complete a project
Use digital media and environments to communicate and work
collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning
and contribute to the learning of others.
Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or
others employing a variety of digital environments and
media
Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple
audiences using a variety of media and formats
Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by
engaging with learners of other cultures

Segment Planning Guide

Segment video

Overall broadcast
including intro/ conclusion

Camcorders
Green screen
Lighting equipment

Mac desktop
software:
iMovie
Garageband
Adobe Photoshop
Web browsers

iPad apps:
Notability
Edmodo

Contribute to project teams to produce original works or

solve problems

Google Drive

ongoing
(semester)

Reflective
assessment and
growth

Use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage

projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using
appropriate digital tools and resources.
Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make
informed decisions
Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore
alternative solutions

Segment reflection and

participation rubric

iPad apps:
Notability
Edmodo
Google Drive

ongoing
(semester)

Community building

Understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to

technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of
information and technology
Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that
supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
Use digital media and environments to communicate and work
collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning
and contribute to the learning of others.
Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or
others employing a variety of digital environments and
media
Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple
audiences using a variety of media and formats
Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by
engaging with learners of other cultures
Contribute to project teams to produce original works or
solve problems

Segment Planning Guide

Segment video

Overall broadcast
including intro/conclusion

Segment reflection and
participation rubric

Classmates and
adult and student
members of the ACS
community