ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (7) 6 :

R6) Produce, review, and revise authentic artifacts that include multimedia using appropriate digital tools.

[TC2] (6-8) 2 :

2 ) Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts.

Examples: Web pages, videos, podcasts, multimedia presentations

[TC2] (6-8) 5 :

5 ) Use basic features of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.

Examples: word processing—reports, letters, brochures

-  spreadsheets—discovering patterns, tracking spending, creating budgets

-  databases—contact list of addresses and telephone numbers

-  presentation software—slideshow

[TC2] (6-8) 6 :

6 ) Select specific digital tools for completing curriculum-related tasks.

Examples: spreadsheet for budgets, word processing software for essays, probes for data collection

[TC2] (6-8) 7 :

7 ) Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.

[TC2] (6-8) 13 :

13 ) Use digital tools to formulate solutions to authentic problems.

Examples: electronic graphing tools, probes, spreadsheets

[SS2010] CIV (7) 8 :

8 ) Appraise the relationship between the consumer and the marketplace in the economy of the United States regarding scarcity, opportunity cost, trade-off decision making, and the stock market.

•  Describing effects of government policies on the free market

•  Identifying laws protecting rights of consumers and avenues of recourse when those rights are violated

•  Comparing economic systems, including market, command, and traditional

[SS2010] CIV (7) 9 :

9 ) Apply principles of money management to the preparation of a personal budget that addresses housing, transportation, food, clothing, medical expenses, insurance, checking and savings accounts, loans, investments, credit, and comparison shopping.

Students will be able to explain the various services available to protect consumer rights. They will develop a PowerPoint presentation in their student achievement teams which contains the required information along with a question section. This presentation will then be used in class for a review activity prior to testing.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [TC2] (0-2) 2 :

2 ) Identify applications and operations of various technology systems.

Examples: applications—word processing, multimedia presentation software

-  operations—opening, closing, and saving files

•  Using accurate terminology related to technology

Example: "press," not "hit," keys

•  Using input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols

•  Using special functions of input devices

Example: keyboard shortcuts

•  Labeling storage media

•  Removing storage media safely

[TC2] (0-2) 3 :

3 ) Demonstrate correct posture and finger placement while using a technology system.

[TC2] (0-2) 8 :

8 ) Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.

Examples: other states, other countries

•  Producing digital works collaboratively

Examples: developing shared writing projects, creating language experience stories

[TC2] (3-5) 1 :

1 ) Use input and output devices of technology systems.

Examples: input—recording devices, keyboards, touchscreens

-  output—printers

•  Demonstrating ergonomics relative to technology systems

•  Demonstrating correct keyboarding techniques

•  Demonstrating safe removal of storage media

[TC2] (3-5) 2 :

2 ) Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software.

•  Using navigational features commonly found in technology applications

•  Identifying digital file types

[TC2] (3-5) 8 :

8 ) Collect information from a variety of digital sources.

Examples: online libraries, multimedia dictionaries

•  Using technology tools to organize information

•  Demonstrating efficient Internet search strategies

Example: keyword search

•  Evaluating electronic resources for reliability based on publication date, bias, accuracy, and source credibility

[TC2] (3-5) 9 :

9 ) Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.

Examples: spreadsheets, databases, electronic graphing tools

[TC2] (3-5) 12 :

12 ) Create a product using digital tools.

Examples: products—digital story, podcast, digital artwork

[TC2] (6-8) 7 :

7 ) Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.

[TC2] (6-8) 11 :

11 ) Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, evaluate, and synthesize information.

Examples: locating—Boolean searches, graphic organizers, spreadsheets, databases

-  collecting—probeware, graphing calculators

-  organizing—graphic organizers, spreadsheets

-  evaluating—reviewing publication dates, determining credibility

-  synthesizing—word processing software, concept-mapping software

[DLIT] (2) 20 :

14) Collect, create, and organize data in a digital chart or graph.

[DLIT] (4) 22 :

16) Gather and organize data to answer a question using a variety of computing and data visualization methods.

Examples: Sorting, totaling, averaging, charts, and graphs.

[DLIT] (5) 27 :

21) Manipulate data to answer a question using a variety of computing methods and tools to collect, organize, graph, analyze, and publish the resulting information.

The Venn diagram app allows students to compare and contrast any topic. The diagram can then be saved to the camera roll on the iPad as well as emailed as a PDF file.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [TC2] (6-8) 2 :

2 ) Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts.

Examples: Web pages, videos, podcasts, multimedia presentations

[TC2] (6-8) 13 :

13 ) Use digital tools to formulate solutions to authentic problems.

Examples: electronic graphing tools, probes, spreadsheets

[TC2] (6-8) 14 :

14 ) Use digital tools to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

Examples: ideas—predictions, trends

-  products—animation, video

-  processes—models, simulations

[TC2] (6-8) 12 :

12 ) Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global.

Examples: instant messages, e-mail, blogs, wikis, collaborative authoring tools, online learning communities

•  Demonstrating digital file transfer

Examples: attaching, uploading, downloading

[TC2] (6-8) 11 :

11 ) Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, evaluate, and synthesize information.

Examples: locating—Boolean searches, graphic organizers, spreadsheets, databases

-  collecting—probeware, graphing calculators

-  organizing—graphic organizers, spreadsheets

-  evaluating—reviewing publication dates, determining credibility

-  synthesizing—word processing software, concept-mapping software

[TC2] (6-8) 8 :

8 ) Identify safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.

•  Recognizing dangers of online predators

•  Protecting personal information online

[TC2] (6-8) 7 :

7 ) Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.

[TC2] (6-8) 5 :

5 ) Use basic features of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.

Examples: word processing—reports, letters, brochures

-  spreadsheets—discovering patterns, tracking spending, creating budgets

-  databases—contact list of addresses and telephone numbers

-  presentation software—slideshow

This is a live stream chat, where students can ask questions and leave comments. Teachers can use the comments and questions to tailor their teaching on the spot to meet student needs. Students can also respond to one another, creating a live learning community. A temporary room can be set up that will automatically delete in a set time frame.