Thursday, March 12, 2009

Day 24 Technological Literacy

Technological Terms

Students will be given a copy of pages 278 - 281 of Becoming a Master Student, which contains an alphabetical list of technological terms. The instructor will go over these terms and discuss them with the class.

In the second part of the class students will go into small groups to discuss the following topics (Learning Ojectives) as found in the Adult Basic Education Level Three (Adult 10) Life/Work Studies Curriculum Guide, page 143: Computer Skills and Knowledge Checklist. A. Computers in Society.

http://www.aeel.gov.sk.ca/evergreen/lifeworkstudies/appendixa/index.shtml

A. Computers in Society

Integrated/Applied with … (subject, activity, assignment)

Learners will:

  1. Describe a range of computer applications in society (e.g. ATMs, the Internet, computer record systems, Employment Insurance applications, income tax, food store checkouts, etc.).
  2. Analyse the effect of computers on their everyday lives.
  3. Provide examples of and discuss ethical issues involving computers in society, such as protection of privacy, security issues, copyright, plagiarism and following workplace (or school) policies with respect to computer use.





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