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Mr. Winter’s Computer Final Project

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Note: For 8-11th grade students. This is your first subtle hint about your final. I'm going to do something similar to this senior final which is below this using these standards, but shorter. This is not the actual final, but you might be able to find it if you think creatively. I'll put the real link up somewhere closer to the final.

1. Create a folder called Final in your current class folder (Flash or Office2).
2. Work together in a group. On an Excel workbook, keep track of what you each do, how much time you do individually, and how much you time spend as a group. Name the file FinalTime. Use the correct header but use all three of your names in the header. For the class, use whomever’s computer you are on.
3. On one of your computers, copy the standards on the attached pages into a Word document called SeniorComputerStandards. For the header, include all three of your names on the first line, today’s date on the second line, and the long name of the document for the third line (for whoever’s computer you are using, use the long name for that class). For each of the following, create letters (a-e) and answer the items below. After you do the first couple of standards, come to Mr. Winter to verify you are on the right track. When you are finished, print out your document.
   1. Translate each standard into terms a sixth grader would understand. Use actual sixth graders for your guinea pigs. See if they understand what you mean.
   2. List two to three examples of projects, papers, assignments in any computer or other class (Kindergarten through 12^th grade) that any of you’ve had that would show that you have met the standard. Specify the class, when it was, who taught it, and describe the assignment and how it met the standard.
   3. Describe how well you think you each know this standard. Use the levels Advanced, Proficient, Partially Proficient, or Not at All. List each of your names, the level, and why you think you are at this level.
4. Each individual plan and create a document from what you’ve learned in this class that meets two different standards. Somewhere on the document, copy the standard and why the document meets the standard.
5. As a group, plan and create instructions for a document that a third grader should be able to do that meets one standard. In a Word document, create the instructions and print the instructions and the final document. Have a third grader try the document.

Copy the following (NETS) Standards

The technology foundation standards for students are divided into six broad categories. Standards within each category are to be introduced, reinforced, and mastered by students. These categories provide a framework for linking performance indicators within the Profiles for Technology Literate Students to the standards. Teachers can use these standards and profiles as guidelines for planning technology-based activities in which students achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills.

Technology Foundation Standards for Students

1.       Basic operations and concepts

1.1.    Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

1.2.    Students are proficient in the use of technology

2.       Social, ethical, and human issues

2.1.    Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

2.2.    Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

2.3.    Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

3.       Technology productivity tools

3.1.    Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

3.2.    Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

4.       Technology communications tools

4.1.    Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

4.2.    Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

5.       Technology research tools

5.1.    Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

5.2.    Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

5.3.    Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

6.       Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

6.1.    Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

6.2.    Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Note: I changed the bulleted items under each standard to outlined numbered items (Rick Winter) for my own class use for objectives.

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