IB Diploma Programme

Unit Planner

SUBJECT: ITGS

Open-minded

Risk-takers

Knowledgeable

Communicators

Balanced

Caring

Inquirers

Reflective

Thinkers

Principled

Thinkers

Unit Plan

Start: Date: 1-10-12 End: Date:26-10-12

Unit title:Software
Learning Objectives: Overview of skills, attitudes, concepts, knowledge

Grade Level: Class: 11 Teacher: Name: Richard Lasut

Essential Questions: Based on 'Understanding by Design' or other ideas.

Reflective

Discuss the factors that make a computer application a useful tool.

Duration/Timing(SL/HL)
Weeks 2 Periods (double) 2/4 Period (single) Homework Number of tasks Approx. hours

Distinguish operating system software and application software Justify the choice of a suitable operating system Describe the categories of application software Describe the types of user interface Describe the types of software licensed Explain how software features can help disabled users Assumed prior knowledge andExplain the possible impacts of software failure skills: The role of operating system in modern computer system

Inquirers

Assessment Overview
Content / Knowledge
Understanding of key concepts & knowledge

Skills / Internal Assessment

Testing skills / Preparation for IA

a. Operating system; b. Utility software; c. Software licenses; d.Open sources vs closed sources; e. Cloud computing; f. Software reliability

Caring

Assessed task
Describe the stake holders and IT systems

Criteria
Criterion A and B

Summative Assessments
'Assessment of learning' Balanced Test Gives grades for PG and reporting

Formative Assessments
'Assessment for learning Worksheet Supports learning and reflection

Differentiation
Communicators Higher Level Students & Extension Standard Level Students NA Non-IB Students (if applicable)

Knowledgeable

Differentiation by learning styles Methods of delivery: Tutoring and presentation

ESL / Language Support Strategies NA

Special Educational Needs (if applicable)

Making Connections
Risk-takers

How can this unit support other subject areas?

NA

How can this unit be supported by other subject areas?

NA

Open-minded

Links with ToK (possible links - can it be communicated to ToK teachers?)

Links with current national / global affairs Whos is responsible for the injuries and deaths caused by computer NA ?

Open-minded

Risk-takers

Knowledgeable

Communicators

Balanced

Caring

Inquirers

Reflective

Thinkers

Principled

IB Diploma Programme

Unit Planner
Open-minded Risk-takers Knowledgeable Communicators Balanced

SUBJECT: ITGS

Caring

Inquirers

Reflective

Thinkers

Principled

Unit Plan
Thinkers

Start: Date: 1-10-12 End: Date:26-10-12

Unit title:Software

Grade Level: Class: 11 Teacher: Name: Richard Lasut

Learning Experiences
Theoretical:
Research and discuss a computer failure case

Practical / Applied:

Reflective

Resources Required
Texts, Worksheets (where can they be found?)
Tomorrow's Technology and You George Beekman & Ben Beekman, Pearson International Edition ITGS textbook

Practical Resources
Tomorrow's Technology and You George Beekman & Ben Beekman, Pearson International Edition ITGS textbook

Inquirers

Stuart Gray, International Baccaulaureatte http://www.howstuffworks.com Online / Web Resources & Audio-visual (with URLs)
http://www.itgstext.com, http://itgswikispaces.com

Stuart Gray, International Baccaulaureatte Assessment Instructions or Rubrics

Core Considerations
Caring Learner Profile (how will some LP's be addressed in this unit?)
Think broader than 'knowledgable' and 'communicatiors' for the obvious subject areas.

International Mindedness
(where do opportunities arise to explore this dimension?)

Inquirers

Use of ICT, Infromation Literacy & Academic Honesty Source citation of the information.

Aims of the Subject (which aims, found in the subject guide, will be addressed? How?) Develop the students understanding of the capabilities of current and emerging IT systems and to evaluate their impact on a range of stakeholders

Ongoing Reflection and Evaluation

Aspect
Teaching / Learning Risk-takers
Assessment of Skills / Knowledge

Success or positive experiences

Improvements to be made

Making Connections

Open-minded

Core Considerations

Further Notes / Reflection

Open-minded

Risk-takers

Knowledgeable

Communicators

Balanced

Caring

Inquirers

Reflective

Thinkers

Principled

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Knowledgeable

Communicators

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Caring

Inquirers

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Thinkers

Principled

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Open-minded

Risk-takers

Communicators

Caring

Inquirers

Thinkers

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