Pairs
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This unit aims to introduce you to a range of useful technologies for learning. It is the place to start your ICT learning at ICHK.
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| The Pitch Why should I bother learning this?
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| Resources What is needed to run this unit?
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Interdisciplinary Links Do not try and force this. What areas of other subjects might this reflect and/discuss language. For IB, links with ToK.
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| Teacher Reflection What was successful? What needs changing? Alternative Assessments and Lesson Ideas? What other Differentiation Ideas/Plans could be used?
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| Credits Any CC attribution, thanks, credit, etc.
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So, you've got a laptop...now what? In this unit we will look at how you can use technology to become a faster, better, smarter learner. This is what I call being a Tech Ninja.
- Let's now look at 4 tools you can use to get more organised.
- You can drag and drop the images below into Google Images, or use other search methods, to identify and learn more about each one:
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- Some might be installed on your computer, others are on the web. Some are both! Try to locate and use each of these programmes, and consider how you might use them to support your learning.
- If you need to set up an account for any of these four apps, please do so with your @ichk.edu.hk account.
- For other units, and generally at school, before setting up a new account on a new service in school, check with your teacher to see if it is OK, and always use your @ichk.edu.hk email address.
- Searching the web seems easy to start with, but it is sometimes hard to find the things you want.
- Let's use these videos to help us start thinking about search:
- Once you feel you are more comfortable searching, challenge yourself with A Google A Day.
- If you really like A Google A Day, try a bunch of similar challenges in one go.
- If you think you might be a real web search nerd, the following video goes into some detail about how Google works. Watch it if you like!
- Look back through the things you have learned in this unit. What kind of evidence can you give to show where you have been and what you have done?
- Produce something like one of the ideas listed below, or something of your own choosing, to showcase your learning:
- A short article giving your thoughts on the 4 tools you tried, including:
- Title
- Your name as author
- An introduction outlining what this article is about.
- A section on each app, including a screenshot and maybe a link to the app's website
- A conclusion on which app is your favourite.
- A 2-minute monologue video where you record yourself talking about what you have learned.
- A short video clip of you teaching one of your parents what you have learned.
Xanel . Shared on 24/09/2019
Student Work
Student Comment
An article about the four different websites. Sorry about that !
Teacher Comment
Xanel, well done on making the suggested edits: your final piece reads well, contains some useful information and is very elegantly presented. You've completed this unit : ) Keep up the excellent work.
One additional feature you could had added is links to the app websites, so readers could click through and get the app.
If it is OK with you, I'd like to feature this in the Examplar Work section. This would mean that the work would be publiclly visible. If you'd be happy to do this, please can you:
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If you want to keep the work private, no problem, I understand.
Thanks!
Gladys . Shared on 30/11/2017
Student Work
Student Comment
This is a short article on the 4 tools I learned in this unit. And overall in this unit, it's not that hard but not that easy too, but it takes a lot of time to finish wrapping up!
Teacher Comment
Gladys, wow! I am really impressed with your work here, and it shows a considerable level of effort on your part. The work goes into great depth, and it is clear that you have understood the four apps. In addition, the visual design of the piece makes it stand out, and having the app logos makes it easier to imagine what you are talking about. I'd generally choose fewer colours (e.g. one for main text, another one or two for headings), but that might just be my taste.
I've left a few comments on your Google Doc to help you keep improving your work. Keep up the excellent effort!
