Neelin High School 

Unit Outline

Unit Title ~ ~ 

Introduction to Communications Media   

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  • Learn how to use search engines and databases effectively
  • Challenge ideas about computers and technology 
  • Research project on the Societal Impact of computers. 
  • Accompanying PowerPoint Project on the students chosen topic

 

Timeline
  • Approximately  classes 

Assessment/Evaluation
  1. Search tools and Methods 
  2. Preconceived Notions about Technology
  3. Efficient use of he Internet resource
  4. The Impact of Computers on Society (essay and multimedia presentation
  5. Team, Peer, and Self assessment 
Topics 1,2 and 3 are Language Arts oriented assignments to engage prior learning and to expand upon that knowledge. 

~30%

Topic 4 is the major assignment in this unit involving and essay and a PowerPoint presentation on a chosen topic which the students have researched.Topic 5 integrated with this section

~70%

Resources
  • Websites and Shared network drive resources for good PowerPoint design principles
  • PowerPoint Help
  • The Internet 
  • Essay Writing Organizational charts and textbooks