Literacy in the Secondary Schools

EDSC: 215

Fall 1997

Course Objectives

Vermont Framework

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Research

1.18 Students use computers, telecommunications, and other tools of technology to research, to gather information and ideas, and to represent information and ideas accurately and appropriately. see lessons on E-mail, telecommunications, surfing the net, and databases, desktop publishing, publishing on the net.

Informational Sources

1.19 Students use organizational systems to obtain information from various sources (including libraries and the Internet).telecommunications, surfing the net

Communication of Data

1.20 Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations to communicate data accurately and appropriately.Spreadsheets and graphs, drawing and painting tools

Selection (applies to grades 5-12 only)

1.21 Students select appropriate technologies and applications to solve problems and to communicate with an audience. publishing on the net

1.22 Students employ a variety of techniques to use simulations and to develop models. software review, drawing tools