Information and Communication Technology Literacy III Grade 8 Ms. Green The key to unlocking your future.

ICT Literacy III will build on those skills learned in 5 th and 6 th grades as well as introduce new skills. Information and Communication Technology Literacy – is a key to future success. You will learn how to access and use information and technology selectively, efficiently and effectively

MAJOR TOPICS O Special resources: O Online Library databases O Library Print Collection O POWER Library Databases O Internet O Search strategies and analysis: identify general and specific research questions; analyze, evaluate, refine and conduct searches using keywords and subjects.

MAJOR TOPICS O Acceptable use, ethical use of the Internet and consequences of abuse O Evaluating websites – what makes a good website? Which sites should I use and why? O Google Drive and its components – , docs O Office type software for presentation purposes

SPECIAL PROJECTS As we examine each resource, you will be: O Completing searches in each source O Locating information O Evaluating information O Making decisions about that information so you can correctly use it. Microsoft Word will be used for all class related work. There is a class folder on the S drive and your information will be saved to your G drive until time to print. As this skill is perfected, we will then use Google Docs and Google Drive as the class folder.

STUDENT EVALUATION O Class participation O In-class assignments O Homework Please review the rubric for class participation. Each assignment will have its own guidelines.

EVERYDAY PROCEDURES O Do not turn on your computer if it is off - look for a sign first, if no sign, turn on computer. O Check the S drive for the day’s objectives, bell ringers and vocabulary. Copy this information into a Word document that will be saved to your G drive. You will add to this every class day. Answer the questions and review the vocabulary.

EVERYDAY PROCEDURES O We will review answers (make any corrections) and begin the day’s assignments. O Before leaving the lab at the end of the period, save your documents to your G drive and close all programs so you are at the desktop screen. Log-off/restart the computer. Do not shutdown the computer unless instructed to do so. This will prepare it for the next user.

Contact information If you have any questions or concerns please see me in the library or contact me by phone or . office phone library extension

We are here to improve your information, communication and technology skills. With the plethora of information in today’s fast moving world, you need to know: 1. what questions to ask 2. where to go to find the answers 3. how to evaluate what you find 4. continue searching as needed.