Information & Communication Technology

(ICT) Literacy

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Information & Media Literacy

Skills

Accessing & managing information.

Integrating & Creating Information

Evaluating & Analyzing Information

Sample Outcomes

Develop methods to collect univariate and bivariate data to describe trends within & between populations or local settings.

Formulate questions related to students’ environment, design studies to answer and collect data.

Google Forms

Communication Skills

Skills

Understanding, managing, and creating effective communications

orally

written

using multimedia

Sample Outcomes

Create a presentation that uses dynamic images to illustrate a mathematical concept, connection or problem and its applicability to a real-world context.

Present written explanation of problem solving process and solution with included diagrams, tables, charts, and graphs as needed.

VoiceThread

Critical Thinking & Systems Thinking

Skills

Use logical reasoning skills

Becoming numerate

Skillful in using various Problem-Solving strategies.

Sample Outcomes

Formulate, approach and solve problems beyond those studied using a variety of problem-solving tools such as graphing calculators, probes, GPS, and geometry tool software.

Simulate a construction project (within material and budget constraints)

Google Sketchup

Problem Identification, Formulation & SolutionSkill

Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.

Sample Outcomes

Apply an appropriate strategy to solve problems, both individually and in a group.

Use estimation to determine the reasonableness of an answer and use word-processing software to explain the process.

Google Docs

Creativity & Intellectual CuriositySkills

Develop and communicate ideas to others.

Tools

Digital cameras, laptops, presentation software, probes, graphing calculators.

Sample Outcomes

Use graphing calculators and probes to collect & analyze environmental data (pH of stream) or contextual data (speed of cars in school zone).

Develop audience appropriate presentation to describe the situation and possible solutions.

VoiceThread

Interpersonal & Collaborative Skills

SkillsWorking well on a team.

Exercising respect for diversity of opinions.

ToolsCalculators, newspapers, Internet, spreadsheet programs, presentation software, video equipment.

Sample OutcomesCreate a culminating project that demonstrates content knowledge and conceptual understanding in at least three distinct content areas.

Demonstrate problem solving ability and ability to draw connections between math content and real world settings.

Self - Direction

Skills

Monitor one’s own understanding & learning.

Tools

Calculators, computers, books, newspapers

Sample Outcomes

Create a culminating project that demonstrates content knowledge and conceptual understanding in at least three distinct content areas.

Demonstrate problem solving ability and ability to draw connections between math content and real world settings.

Blogging

Accountability & Adaptability

Skills

Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in various contexts.

Setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others.

Sample Outcomes

Work on higher level math that can be submitted to an agency outside the classroom. (national contest, local paper, math bee)

Use online bulletin boards to engage in discussions of math concepts w/ people from around the world.

Blogging, Ning, Wikis

Social Responsibility

Skills

Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind.

Demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace & community contexts.

Sample Outcomes

Identify a potential community issue that can be analyzed using a wide range of mathematical tools and develop an analysis plan.

Collect and analyze data and develop a report presenting data and possible interventions to address local issues.

Google Forms

Information & Communication Technology

(ICT) Literacy

Literacy MapsMath