Technology Pacing Guide
Technology Pacing Guide
Sixth Grade
GLCE / O / P / A / C / Assessment / Vocabulary / Resources/Integration Ideas6-8.CI. Creativity and Innovation – By the end of grade 8 each student will:
1. apply common software features (e.g., spellchecker, thesaurus, formulas, charts, graphics, sounds) to enhancecommunication with an audience and to support creativity. / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Observation
After: Project: Create a brochure using MS PowerPoint or Prezi. / Blog
File sharing
PowerPoint
Presentation
Query
Spam
Spell check
Thesaurus
Virus / Create a brochure using Microsoft PowerPoint or Prezi titled “All About Me.”
2. create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page, newsletter, information brochure) using a variety ofmedia (e.g., animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics, video) to present content information to an audience. / X / X / X / Before: Brainstorming
During: Observation
After: Rubric: Have students create an online poster on current issues. / Animation
Graph
Graphics
Web page /
Have students create an online poster.
3. illustrate a content-related concept using a model, simulation, or concept-mapping software. / X / Before: KWL
During: Observation
After: Concept Map on content area. / Concept map
Software /
Have students create a mind map to examine content area.
6-8.CC. Communication and Collaboration –By the end of grade 8 each student will:
1. use digital resources (e.g., discussion groups, blogs, podcasts, videoconferences, Moodle, Blackboard) tocollaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences. / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Daily assignments
After: Response Card: Have students discuss what they have learned using digital resources. / Blackboard
Blog
Moodle
Podcast
Skype
Video conference /
Teaches students how to create a podcast:
2.use collaborative digital tools to explore common curriculum content with learners from other cultures. / X / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Observation
After: Summaries: Have students discuss learning experience. / Digital tools
Podcast
Skype / Discuss what students know about ways to communicate through the use of technology. Use resources to create accounts for posting assignments, answering discussion questions, communicating, or collaborating with other cultures.
Students create a podcast using their cell phones:
3.identify effective uses of technology to support communication with peers, family, or school personnel. / X / X / X / Before: KWL
During: Daily Assignments
After:Checklist: monitor students’ completion of assignments. / Collaboration
Digital
Edmodo
Resources /
Have students use this site to collaborate with peers, submit completed work, and acquire missing assignments.
6-8.RI. Research and Information
Literacy – By the end of grade 8 each student will:
1. use a variety of digital resources to locate information. / X / Before: KWL
During: Quick-Write activity/observations.
After: Produce a research project of your choice. / Accurate
Boolean
Reliable
Research
Website / Computer based research project, Webquest, or Web hunt.
How to Research:
Internet Task Cards:
2. evaluate information from online information resources for accuracy and bias. / X / X / Before: Class discussion about validity of websites in general.
During: Compare and contrast various websites and conference with students.
After:Given a list of websites, determine their usefulness and validity. / Accurate
Bias
Boolean
Reliable
Wikipedia /
Use Wikipedia to demonstrate that not all information is accurate.
Evaluating Website Validity Document:
3. understand that using information from a single Internet source might result in the reporting of erroneousfacts and that multiple sources should always be researched. / X / X / Before: Class discussion about validity of websites in general.
During: Compare and contrast various websites and conference with students.
After: Given a list of websites, determine their usefulness and validity. / Accurate
Boolean
Reliable
Research
Website / Have students identify different types of information on the same topic and understand domain names:
4. identify types of web sites based on their domain names (e.g., edu, com, org, gov, net). / X / Before: KWL
During: Discussion
After: Unit Test: Assess students on what they retained regarding a specific domain names. / .com
Domain
.edu
.gov
.org
URL /
Have students create a mind map to examine the different domain names.
5. employ data-collection technologies (e.g., probes, handheld devices, GPS units, geographic mapping systems) togather, view, and analyze the results for a content-related problem. / X / X / Before: Brainstorming
During: Think/Pair /Share
After: Observation:Plan a scavenger hunt. Have the students use a handheld device to track location of items. / GPS
Device
Handheld
PDA /
Teaching ideas for GPS
6-8.CT. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making– By the end of grade 8 each student will:
1. use databases or spreadsheets to make predictions, develop strategies, and evaluate decisions to assist withsolving a problem. / X / X / X / Before: Think-alouds
During: Observation
After: Project: Have students create a spreadsheet of reliable websites based on a list provided by the teacher. / Excel
Prediction
Spreadsheet / Variety of resources to teach students how to evaluate websites. Have students create a spreadsheet to determine if specific websites meet certain criteria or which is real and which is not real:
2. evaluate available digital resources and select the most appropriate application to accomplish a specific task(e, g., word processor, table, outline, spreadsheet, presentation program). / X / X / X / Before: Brainstorm about topic.
During: Daily assignments.
After: Observe student progress. / Digital resources
Excel
Operating system
Spreadsheet / Choose an appropriate online calculator from
3. gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using available digital resources. / X / X / X / Before: Brainstorming
During: Observation
After: Website evaluation/rubric:Have students use rubric to evaluate websites. / Digital resources
Domains
Hardware
Online Help
Operating system
Software
URL /
4. describe strategies for solving routine hardware and software problems. / X / X / X / Before: KWL
During: Demonstration
After: Unit test: Assess students on possible strategies to solve routine problems. / Hardware
Online Help
Software / Demonstrate how to resolve technology issues: when a webpage isn’t responding(force quit), computer freezes (ctrl+alt+del), etc.
6-8.DC. Digital Citizenship– By the end of grade 8 each student will:
1. provide accurate citations when referencing information sources. / X / X / X / Before: KWL
During: Think/Pair/Share
After: Research Project: Have the students research the concept of being responsible digital citizens. / Copyright
Digital footprint
File sharing
Plagiarism
Privacy
Security
viruses / Research project:
Create a research project that addresses being a responsible digital citizen.
2. discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology (e.g., privacy, security, copyright,plagiarism, viruses, file-sharing). / X / X / Before: Brainstorming
During: Observation
After: Mock Trial: Have students participate in a mock trial to find out if another student is either guilty/not guilty of being a responsible digital citizen. Use provided scenarios. / Copyright
Digital footprint
File sharing
Plagiarism
Privacy
Security
Viruses / Research project:
Create a research project that addresses being a responsible digital citizen.
3. discuss the consequences related to unethical use of information and communication technologies. / X / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Observation
After: Summaries: Students discuss what they know regarding ethical practices. / Copyright
Digital footprint
File sharing
Plagiarism
Privacy
Security
Viruses / Copyright Website:
4. discuss possible societal impact of technology in the future and reflect on the importance of technology inthe past. / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Observation
After: Response cards: Students discuss what they have learned regarding digital citizenship. / Copyright
Digital footprint
File sharing
Plagiarism
Privacy
Security
Viruses / Copyright Website:
5. create media-rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources. / X / X / X / Before: Brainstorm
During: Observation
After: Project: Using online presentation software, allow students to create project listing computer ethical use. / Copyright
Digital footprint
File sharing
Plagiarism
Privacy
Security
Viruses / Lesson Plan Ideas on Internet Safety:
6. discuss the long term ramifications (digital footprint) of participating in questionable online activities (e.g.,posting photos of risqué poses or underage drinking, making threats to others). / X / X / Before: Think
During: Pair
After: Share: Discuss what students understand regarding online protection. / Ethics /
7. describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications. / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Think-alouds
After: Summaries / Online communication / Informative Video on Internet Safety:
6-8.TC. Technology Operations and Concepts– By the end of grade 8 each student will:
1. identify file formats for a variety of applications (e.g., doc, xls, pdf, txt, jpg, mp3). / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Quizzes
After: Test students’ knowledge on information learned. / Digital Storage
File format
Filtering
Queries / Variety of resources to create a database listing format types and purpose.
File type formats:
2. use a variety of technology tools (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, grammar-checker, calculator) to maximize theaccuracy of technology-produced materials. / X / X / Before: Observation
During: Discussion
After: Observation / Careers
Digital storage
e-commerce
File format
Filtering
Marketing
Podcast
Queries / Computer Use Tutorials:
3. perform queries on existing databases. / X / X / X / Before: Brainstorm
During: Observation
After: Project: Create a database on monthly spending budget. / File format
Filtering
Queries / Computer Use Tutorials:
4. know how to create and use various functions available in a database (e.g., filtering, sorting, charts). / X / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Daily assignments
After: Test / Careers
Digital storage
e-commerce
File format
Filtering
Marketing
Podcast
Queries / Computer Use Tutorials:
5. identify a variety of information storage devices (e.g., CDs, DVDs, flash drives, SD cards) and provide rationalesfor using a certain device for a specific purpose. / X / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Daily assignments
After: Test / Digital storage
File format
Filtering
Queries / Computer Use Tutorials:
6. use accurate technology terminology. / X / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Observation/daily assignments.
After: Questions / Digital storage
File format
Filtering
Queries / Computer Use Tutorials:
7. use technology to identify and explore various occupations or careers, especially those related to science,technology, engineering, and mathematics. / X / X / X / Before: Brainstorming
During: Think-alouds
After: Research Paper: Complete paper on possible career choices. / Careers
Goals
Lifestyle / Use resources to assist students in exploring career plans and opportunities:
Future Vision of Information Technology & Our Life Style:
8. discuss possible uses of technology to support personal pursuits and lifelong learning. / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Discussion
After: Response cards:
Students share knowledge of what their future plans are. / Career
Reference
Resume / Use resources to assist students in exploring career plans and opportunities:
Future Vision of Information Technology & Our Life Style:
9. understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals. / X / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: discussion
After: Project: Have students create a presentation listing 5 career choices. / Career -assessment
Goals
Resume / Use resources to assist students in exploring career plans and opportunities:
10.discuss security issues related to e-commerce. / X / X / X / Before: Discussion
During: Daily assignment
After: Project: Have students prepare a database evaluating the use of online stores. / e-commerce
File format
Filtering
marketing
Queries / Explore, evaluate use of online stores( Ebay, Amazon, half.com)
Research paper on history of e-commerce.
O= Teachers Observation
P=Portfolio Evidence
A=Formal Assessment
C=Tech Literacy Class
Sixth Grade Technology Pacing Guide – May 20121