Table 8b. Scope and Sequence: Information Technologies

	Concepts/ Reasoning	Organizing	Communicating	Applying
	use information technology to define needs, select information, analyze information, and reflect on research	use information technology to identify, gather and sort information, and revise product	use information technology to explore information, collaborate with others, test ideas and present findings	use information technology to relate prior knowledge, locate information, synthesize findings, formulate conclusions and transfer knowledge and skills
1	- select audio, video and CD resources appropriate to need - restate information from audio and video recordings - develop group/class chart categorizing information needs and the technology and media products to meet them - explain why selected information is important	- use pictorial and alphabetical prompts on CD-ROM's to understand the organization of information - enter text in a word processor - begin to use drawing tools to record information	- develop active listening and viewing skills such as recording video information on a class chart - create a story on a computer template - create a pictograph to share gathered information - explore basic computer drawing tools such as paintbrush - develop basic telephone skills such as answering and taking a message	- search for information by keyword and subject on OPAC - use available automated systems to exchange library materials - use cassette or CD to listen to a story or gather information - operate a tape recorder to share collected information - use draw applications to create simple pictures - practice safe and responsible use of information technologies
2	- select a variety of audio, video and CD resources appropriate to need - restate pertinent information from audio and video recordings - explore CD-ROM's to introduce a topic	- use menus on CD-ROM's to understand the organization of information - begin to develop word processor skills such as cut, copy and paste - use drawing tools and simple databases to sort and record information - explain how information was collected	- create a presentation using simple drawing publication software - develop basic computer drawing tools such as fill tools - explore use of word processing tools such as font size, style and colour to enhance text presentations - develop telephone skills through role play - comply with an acceptable use policy	- use basic organizational tools such as alphabetical indexes and hypertext to retrieve information on CD-ROM's - search for information by keywords, subject, author and title on OPAC - use computer files to share collected information - operate television and VCR to retrieve information
3	- identify different media works such as television programs and CD-ROM's and describe the purpose of each - identify communication technology tools and describe the function of each such as television, computer, telephone - describe how electronic resources enhance reading, viewing and listening for information and pleasure	- develop word processor skills such as cut, copy and paste - investigate how different formats are organized such as photos, collage and newspapers - use camcorder and camera to collect data - use audio and video tape to record information - use story board organizer to plan projects	- create a simple media work such as picture book, advertisement or a video production and adhere to principles of copyright - share information using appropriate presentation technologies such as overhead projector and VCR - conduct interviews or surveys following a prepared script in small groups using telephone, fax, or e-mail (penpals)	- locate and retrieve appropriate resources such as online catalogues, reference CD-ROM's and audio/visual resources - use preselected bookmarks to access Web pages - identify basic techniques in media production such as camera angle, music, and colour - begin to synthesize results lists from searches on CD-ROMs
4	- explore topic to be investigated using a variety of media such as video and CD-ROM's - analyze story elements in audio, video and electronic presentation	- recognize structural elements used to create media works and understand their function - use electronic template to record information from telephone interview and surveys - use prepared database or spreadsheet to enter and edit data	- participate in electronic communication - create a simple slide show using a prepared template from a digital presentation tool - develop word processing/drawing skills to edit and write/create research - publish electronically a product for sharing information	- locate and retrieve appropriate resources such as bookmarked Web sites and subject directories - operate a tape recorder and still camera to collect data - synthesize results lists from searches on CD-ROMs - use graphic applications to illustrate information - use word processor to load, edit and save information
5	- examine media works such as television commercial or documentary film to identify creator's purpose and strategies to achieve it - explore topic to be investigated using a variety of media such as videos and television shows	- use computer applications to organize, sort and visually display data and draw conclusions - print selected text, pictures or maps from appropriate electronic resources to collect information and meet information need - organize and display data using line graphs, bar graphs, pictographs and circle graphs	- participate in electronic communication for peer editing - use online collaborative tools to develop team projects - prepare simple multimedia works to present research - develop presentation software skills such as creating stacks for a slide show - publish electronically a product for sharing information	- use multiple keywords to search OPAC and CD-ROM's - begin to search Internet by keywords in single search engines - use database or spreadsheet to compare and contrast resources - obtain data by phone, letter and online - use graphic applications to illustrate information - add drawn, scanned, or digital pictures to documents
6	- investigate common technology tools and identify types of tasks for which they can be used - justify the choice of presentation technology and how it meets information needs - analyze and evaluate data using appropriate software tools such as outlining and graphic organizers	- combine data, design spreadsheets and make charts and graphs to record and display information - use organization tools such as timelines, knowledge trees, hypertext links, legends and indexes to record and organize information - create storyboard organizer to plan video and electronic slide presentation	- integrate text, graphics and sound in presentations - use e-mail and web pages to share information - contribute information to a class web page - prepare a display using different technologies such as scanners, digital cameras and camcorders - describe the purpose of netiquette and follow its protocols	- begin to search the Internet using Boolean operators in single search engines - use applications to display data in a variety of ways to determine most effective mode of presentation - integrate multimedia tools such as importing sound/graphics - use appropriate information technology hardware such as fax, VCR, camcorder, digital camera and computer
7	- examine media works for usefulness, validity and effectiveness identifying perspective, bias, inclusiveness, stereotyping, intent, credibility - analyze a specific problem and select and use appropriate tools to solve it in a variety of technological formats - assess the value and usability of a variety of electronic resources such as CD-ROM's, for class and personal use	- deconstruct media products such as video and CD-ROM for structural design and techniques - use appropriate technology such as VCR and camcorders to collect, revise and edit products for presentation - use stationary organizers (templates) to organize data - use slide show software to edit and organize information for presentation	- import digital pictures for a presentation - express data in a variety of graphs, pie charts, histograms - present electronic slide show and video of research for target audience for a specific purpose - publish a report, newsletter or pamphlet using word processing and desktop publishing software	- search the Internet using keywords and Boolean operators in single search engines - develop skills integrating multimedia tools - use appropriate information technology hardware such as fax, VCR, camcorder, digital camera and computer - use a variety of electronic reference tools, online and on CD-ROM, to investigate a topic
8	- analyze and deconstruct for usefulness media products such as web sites for techniques, structure, design - compare and contrast information on electronic tools - assess the value and usability of a variety of electronic resources such as CD-ROM's, for teacher/student use	- develop design and construction skills to prepare multimedia presentation - use advanced database strategies to record and sort information - use a notepad to select, save and print excerpts from a resource	- demonstrate a step by step evaluation of a media work or computer application - design a web page to report findings with citations for other sources used - create an effective digital video presentation - model an organizational tool on e-mail or Intranet for others	- begin to search the Internet using a range of strategies relevant to a variety of single search engines - use software in more than one subject area to do research - use a variety of electronic reference and telecommunication tools to build a knowledge base on a topic - demonstrate to younger students how to use bookmarked web sites for specific projects
9	- distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary materials on electronic sources - assess the value and usability of various types of electronic resources	- create graphs and organizers using appropriate technology tools such as graphs and tables - use graphic tools to organize subtopics and keywords - use acknowledged format for citing electronic sources - record and output information from advanced databases and spreadsheets in a variety of ways	- integrate information from a variety of print and electronic sources including digital photos, scanned images, and notepad information for presentations - teach others to use a specific electronic tool for research - use e-mail to ask questions of experts	- search the Internet using a range of strategies relevant to a variety of single search engines - use a variety of telecommunication tools to locate and retrieve information from such community sources as public and university libraries - bookmark appropriate web sites for teacher and students in a specific grade for a specific topic
10	- access help manuals, menus and online experts - analyze a variety of electronic information sources - make predications based on manipulation of data by combining database and spreadsheet information	- use graphic tools to create a research plan - download and manage files from online sites - create complex graphic organizers - create research documents which include word processing charts, graphs and tables - manage bookmark files in simple hierarchies	- use advance features of word processing and telecommunication to communicate knowledge - define and articulate appropriate terminology terms - summarize data from databases and spreadsheets in presentations - publish results of research on electronic web pages to receive electronic feedback	- begin to search the Internet using a range of strategies relevant to a variety of meta search engines - use a variety of telecommunication tools to locate and retrieve information from such community sources as police, museums, galleries and social services - use flow chart and webbing software to synthesize findings and formulate conclusions
11	- evaluate electronic resources for validity, authority, relevance and accuracy - identify and articulate protocols and responsibilities for use of information from electronic resources - establish criteria for evaluating a web page	- perform personal file and directory management - create relational databases to manage data and apply resources - manage bookmark files in complex hierarchies - create a web page to organize links to other sources of information	- incorporate information from preselected and moderated discussion newsgroups - post on the intranet findings re the value and usability of web sites for teacher and/or student use - independently teach others how to use a specific electronic tool for research	- search the Internet using a range of strategies relevant to a variety of meta search engines - use flow chart and webbing software to solve problems and make decisions - locate and retrieve information from a variety of primary sources such as business and government
12	- perform complex calculation on databases and spreadsheets to answer information needs - prepare web pages with connecting links to demonstrate how criteria for evaluating subject web sites are used - identify and analyze the appropriate technology resources for research and problem solving considering validity, authority, relevance and accuracy	- use a variety of computer applications to manipulate data to test and support theses and hypotheses - use organization tools such as timelines, knowledge trees, hypertext links, legends and indexes to record and organize information	- participate in video conferencing to explore a topic and share information online - participate in online discussion groups to find information - transfer data from a database such as FileMaker to web page to share research findings in database format	- use free text searching of online resources - use controlled vocabulary for subject searching - locate and retrieve information from a variety of global resources such as United Nations and World Bank