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Current Event Dates

Information Impact: Current Events

Unit 1  Activity 6

Time:  160 minutes

Description

Students investigate current computer topics and emerging technologies by doing current event presentations.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s): 

A. Programming Concepts and Skills  B. Software Development  C. Computer Environments and Systems  D. Topics in Computer Science

Overall Expectations
D2. demonstrate an understanding of emerging areas of computer science research;
Specific Expectations
D2.1 demonstrate an understanding of emerging areas of research in computer science (e.g., cryptography, parallel processing, distributed computing, data mining, artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, image processing, human–computer interaction, security, geographic information systems [GIS]);
D2.2 demonstrate an understanding of an area of collaborative research between computer science and another field (e.g., bioinformatics, geology, economics, linguistics, health informatics, climatology, sociology, art);
D2.3 report on an area of research related to computer science, using an appropriate format (e.g., website, presentation software, video).

Planning Notes

  • Gather articles from newspapers, magazines, and the Web that relate to current computer technology and emergent technology (with some emphasis on trends).

  • Have correct bibliographic information posted for students’ use.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

Students:

  • are aware of some computer-related careers;

  • are able to use a web browser;

Teaching/Learning Strategies

  • Present material (from books, newspapers, magazines, web pages, or short video) on current and emerging technology.

  • Students investigate current trends in computer-related technology through the use of print material (books, newspaper, magazines) and/or online resources.

  • Facilitate discussion on the importance of having computer skills (e.g., ask students about the skills that their parents are required to have at their workplace).

  • The teacher discusses various strategies for keeping up-to-date on current computer technology.

  • discuss correct bibliographic information for students to use.

  • Students complete an assessment task demonstrating their knowledge of the material presented in this section. (See Appendix 1.6.1.)

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Learning

Thinking/Inquiry X Application X Communication X Knowledge -

As Learning

Students will be given time to:

  • reflect on their progress/ understanding/areas of concern based on teacher/student/peer suggestions (e.g. after test take up)
  • journalize their reflections
  • reflect on the work of others

For Learning

The teacher will

  • observe student progress/performance
  • ask questions based on student work
  • check homework correctness/completion when appropriate
  • review formative quiz results

Of Learning

The teacher and students gather assessment information based on specific expectations outlined for this activity including:

  • See Current Event Assignment.(Appendix 1.6.1.)

  • a summative assessment of the assigned work in the form of a oral presentation and short report.

Accommodations

The following are ways in which the activity can be adapted to accommodate the student’s needs:

  • give article to student

Resources

Careers and Career Planning

  • Human Resources Development Canada – http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/common/home.shtml

  • Career Planning from Yahoo! Canada – http://ca.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Canada/Education/Career_and_Vocational/Career_Planning/

  • Monster.ca – http://www.monster.ca

  • Workopolis (Globe and Mail Careers) – http://globecareers.workopolis.com/

  • Government of Ontario Training and Jobs website – http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/training.html

  • Sympatico.ca’s Careers page – http://www1.sympatico.ca/Contents/Careers/

  • htc Canada’s HiTech Career Journal – http://www.kaplancareers.com/htc/

Computer Technology News

  • Wired News – http://www.wired.com

  • ZDNet – http://www.zdnet.com

  • TechWeb – http://www.techweb.com

  • Canada Computes – http://www.canadacomputes.com

  • cnet – http://news.cnet.com

Postsecondary education

  • Canadian Universities and Colleges from Yahoo! Canada – http://ca.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Canada/Education/Higher_Education/Colleges_and_Universities

  • Government of Ontario Post-secondary website – http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/postsec.html

Local Chamber of Commerce

Source: Public and Catholic District School Board Writing Partnership,  Course Profile: Computer and Information Science, Grade 11, University/College Preparation ICS3U, Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2001, adapted.

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