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The following ICT outcomes could be integrated into Language Arts or may be demonstrated in L A activities: 

Communicating, Inquiring, Decision Making and Problem Solving

C1. Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies.
2.1 access and retrieve appropriate information from the Internet by using a specific search path or from given uniform resource locations (URLs)
2.2 organize information gathered from the Internet, or an electronic source, by selecting and recording the data in logical files or categories; and by communicating effectively, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies that serve particular audiences and purposes

C2. Students will seek alternative viewpoints, using information technologies.
2.1 seek responses to inquiries from various authorities through electronic media

C3. Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies.
2.1 identify and distinguish points of view expressed in electronic sources on a particular topic
2.2 recognize that information serves different purposes and that data from electronic sources may need to be verified to determine accuracy or relevance for the purpose used

C4. Students will use organizational processes and tools to manage inquiry.

2.1 design and follow a plan, including a schedule, to be used during an inquiry process, and make revisions to the plan, as necessary
2.2 organize information, using such tools as a database, spreadsheet or electronic webbing
2.3 reflect on and describe the processes involved in completing a project

C5. Students will use technology to aid collaboration during inquiry.
2.1 retrieve data from available storage devices, such as a shared folder, to which a group has contributed
2.2 record group brainstorming, planning and sharing of ideas by using technology
2.3 extend the scope of a project beyond classroom collaboration by using communication technologies, such as the telephone and email

C7. Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning.
2.1 use a variety of technologies to organize and synthesize researched information
2.2 use selected presentation tools to demonstrate connections among various pieces of information

Foundational Operations, Knowledge and Concepts

F1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of technology.
2.1 apply terminology appropriate to the technologies being used at this division level
2.2 identify and apply techniques and tools for communicating, storing, retrieving and selecting information
2.3 explain the advantages and limitations of using computers to store, organize, retrieve and select information
2.4 recognize the potential for human error when using technology

F2. Students will understand the role of technology as it applies to self, work and society.
2.2 identify the role technology plays in a variety of careers
2.4 assess the personal significance of having limitless access to information provided by communication networks, such as the Internet

F3. Students will demonstrate a moral and ethical approach to the use of technology
2.1 comply with the acceptable use policy of the school and school authority for Internet and networked services, including software licensing agreements
2.2 work collaboratively to share limited resources
2.3 use appropriate communication language and etiquette
2.4 document sources obtained electronically, such as web site addresses
2.5 respect the privacy and products of others
2.6 use electronic networks in an ethical manner
2.7 comply with copyright legislation

F4. Students will become discerning consumers of mass media and electronic information.

2.1 recognize that graphics, video and sound enhance communication
2.2 describe how the use of various texts and graphics can alter perception
2.3 discuss how technology can be used to create special effects and/or to manipulate intent through the use of images and sound

F6. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operating skills required in a variety of technologies.

2.1 power up and power down various technologies and peripherals correctly
2.2 use and organize files and directories
2.3 use peripherals, including printers and scanners
2.4 use appropriate keyboarding techniques for the alphabetic and punctuation keys

Processes for Productivity

P1. Students will compose, revise and edit text.
2.1 create and revise original text to communicate and demonstrate understanding of forms and techniques
2.2 edit and format text to clarify and enhance meaning, using such word processing features as the thesaurus, find/change, text alignment, font size and font style
2.3 convert digital text files by opening and saving them as different file types

P3. Students will communicate through multimedia.
2.1 create a multimedia presentation, incorporating such features as visual images (clip art, video clips), sounds (live recordings, sound clips) and animated images, appropriate to a variety of audiences and purposes
2.2 access available databases for images to support communication

P4. Students will integrate various applications.
2.2 vary font size and font style, and placement of text and graphics, in order to create a certain visual effect

P5. Students will navigate and create hyperlinked resources.
2.1 create and navigate a multiple-link document
2.2 navigate through a document that contains links to locate, copy and then paste data in a new file
2.3 navigate the Internet with appropriate software

P6. Students will use communication technology to interact with others.
2.1 select and use the technology appropriate to a given communication situation

Division II: Language Arts ideas or activities that could be used to integrate related ICT Outcomes

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May 07, 2002