BBT 10 Course Outline

Broad Based Technology 10

Course Content

Assigned Work Page

Note: Hand washing and sanitizing will be an integral part of courses in the lab and classroom areas due to students needing to share equipment.

Days based on 65 minute periods, 45 day term

Description:

BBT Outcomes

1. Technological Operations and Concepts

  • 1-1. Understand and use technological systems

  • 1-2. Select and use appropriate tools and applications safely, effectively and productively

  • 1-3. Troubleshoot systems and applications

  • 1.4. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new applications

  • 1.5. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes and to identify trends and forecast possibilities

  • 1.6. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues

2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

  • 2-1. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation

  • 2-2. Plan and conduct research, manage projects

  • 2-3. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project

  • 2-4. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions

  • 2-5. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

  • 2-6. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems

  • 2-7. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats

  • 2-8. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources and media

3. Citizenship

  • 3-1. Understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology

  • 3-2. Practice safe, legal, and ethical use of information and technology, including the responsibilities associated with careers explored in the course

  • 3.3. Explore and understand the educational and career pathways that exist in technology

  • 3-4. Gather, evaluate and use information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks

  • 3-5. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, and others employing a variety of digital environments and media

  • 3.6. Explore the concept of “Digital Footprint” and consider the potential impact of your online actions, including how to curate your own footprint.

Course Description

Students will be using cloud based software packages; learning core technology skills from the New Brunswick BBT Web site; a touch typing refresher unit of 1 week, web based image editing; and a research project on future up-coming 21st century careers. Students are responsible for maintaining workstations and are responsible to report damage and could be held accountable for the replacement cost if damage is incurred. Computer workstations are maintained by the District 14 Information Services department. Computer programs at the high school level are the only programs that have another department involved in the care and maintenance regime. So, please take care of your workstation.

  • U1 - Google Docs; 3 files

  • U2 - Digital Citizenship (SCREWBALL); 9 files

  • U2 - SCREWBALL Final Assessment; 31 questions (pass it in)

  • U3 - Touch Typing Refresher(5 days)

  • U4 - Office 365

  • Choose 3 options from

    • Unit 5 Packing Tape Transfer

    • Unit 6 Pixlr - Web image editing

    • Unit 7 Paper Folding/Paper Art

    • Unit 8 - 21st Century Careers

    • Unit 9 - Minecraft

    • Unit 10 - ASCII Art

Requirements of the course:

  • Come to class prepared: All work will be done on the computer and shared with your teacher either with Google Drive or your NBed home folder BBT10 folder.

  • Complete daily assignments, pass work in on time, attend class regularly, participate, model respect and be present for all assessments. It is your responsibility to catch up on missed work. Ask another classmate or me.

Evaluation:

Made up solely of course work, task analysis and assignments/assessments, presentations. Your career portfolio will be a software presentation.

Marking:

  • Assignments - 40% (practical everyday work)

  • Task Analysis/Projects - 30% (related themed projects)

  • Quizzes and Tests - 30%

Please note the following:

  • If you miss school, you must get the notes and assignments you have missed. Some software for this course is specific to the Broad Based Tech lab and cannot be accessed elsewhere. If you are making up class time arrange a time at noon with the subject teacher. It is your responsibility to catch up on missed work. Ask another classmate or me.

  • If you miss a TEST day, you must have an acceptable excuse or a mark of zero may be given. Since all tests are done on the computers using software specific to the BBT lab, test re-writes have to be done in the lab and at a time arranged with the subject teacher. Usually at noon or before school.

  • There is no Final Exam for this course.

  • Behavior Journal - all aspects of students behavior and performance is and will be documented.

STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS

Standards:

  1. Be on time.

  2. Tardiness - make up time, 20 minutes for the first time, time doubles after that.

  3. Only water is allowed and only at the desks, not near computer equipment.

  4. Electronic devices, unless needed for the course and permission obtained by the teacher are to be kept in bookbags, turned off and/or placed at the front of the class during class time. (Your electronic equipment including student laptops, cell phones or other personal equipment is the sole responsibility of the student. If a student chooses to use their phone in class, they risk consequences such as noon time, loss of other privileges and the phone sent to the office.

  5. Discipline will be similar to "real world" work place.

  6. Abuse/Misuse of school property will not be tolerated.

  7. Remain seated.

  8. Raise your hand if you need help and be patient.

  9. Be quiet and remain quiet.

  10. Maintain your Workstation, keep it neat, push in chairs, put things away, etc. (Marks on each report)

  11. Be respectful.


Expectations:

  1. Do not disrupt the teaching environment by speaking when I'm talking to the class. Raise your hand if you need to talk when I am.

  2. Students are expected to stay on task and complete all mandatory exercises, in an efficient manner.

  3. Students are expected to come to class prepared with all materials for that class.

  4. Students will not be allowed to be excused during class time unless an emergency arises and then students must ask permission. No one is allowed to leave without permission unless they like to make up time. (10 minutes)

  5. Students who require help during class time must raise their hands. All other times they are to remain seated and stay quiet.