Innovative Applications Using Technology

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General Course Description:Innovative Applications Using Technology is a project-oriented course. A team approach and the development of leadership ability are emphasized. Students expand their critical thinking, organization, communication, and technology skills. Using available technology, students will select and research a project, assimilate the data, and communicate the results. This is an applied learning course where the teacher’s role is that of facilitator.+

Competencies and Suggested Objective(s):

1. Identify and investigate an appropriate course of action for an assigned topic.
   a. Analyze strategies and goals for completing the project.
   b. Develop a project-solving checklist.
2. Research, organize, and assimilate findings using available technology.
   a. Apply information acquisition skills using available technology.
   b. Analyze and organize data gained from research.
   c. Assess the credibility of accumulated data.
3. Identify legal and ethical aspects associated with using technology for research and in preparation of publications and presentations.
   a. Develop an awareness of Copyright laws.
   b. Follow legal and ethical guidelines in preparing projects.
4. Generate and present solutions to problems using various technological options.
   a. Present proposed solutions using appropriate technology (e.g., web page, PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing publications, Movie Maker).