Yearbook
Yearbook/ Exploratory class creates the school yearbook. Members of the staff are expected to have a high level of maturity and the ability to work independently. Students will be responsible for the production, design, and publication of the school yearbook. This production based course requires both in class and after school time. It is a wonderful opportunity for members of the team to exercise their creativity, while developing new skills in computer design, photography, copy writing, and project management. Creating the yearbook is a fun process and the end result of all the effort is a product the students can be proud of.
Standards
A. Creativity and innovation a. Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. i. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes ii. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
B. Communication and collaboration a. Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. i. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media ii. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
C. Research and information fluency a. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. i. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media ii. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
D. Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making a. Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. i. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation ii. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
E. Digital citizenship a. Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. i. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology ii. b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity iii. c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning iv. d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
F. Technology operations and concepts a. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. i. a. Understand and use technology systems ii. b. Select and use applications effectively and productively iii. c. Troubleshoot systems and applications iv. d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
