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Technological Literacy |
Course Title:
LTCY 420
Performance Level:
Level II
Title of Student
Performance: Technological
Literacy
KY New Teacher
Standard(s) Addressed:
Teacher Work Sample
Standard(s) Addressed:
· Contextual Factors: The teacher uses information about the learning-teaching context and student individual addresses to set learning goals, plan instruction and assessment.
·
Design for Instruction: The teacher designs instruction for
specific learning goals, student characteristics and needs, and learning
contexts.
Disposition Statement (INTASC)
The teacher values the development of the students' critical thinking, independent problem solving, and performance capabilities.
Materials Needed:
computer, Internet connection, composing software (FrontPage, FrontPage Express, Composer, Dreamweaver, etc,)
Rationale:
The purpose of this assignment is to allow LTCY 420 students to demonstrate technology literacy and to share literary experiences, resources, and links to other educational websites.
Product/Task (identified):
You will be expected to demonstrate your use of technology by composing a 7-page website.
Performance Criteria:
1) Register for free on-line web space (or use your WKU free web space). WKU WebMaster's Corner- Go to this site to publish your website on WKU's server.
2) Use Composer,
FrontPage, or other composing program to design a homepage,
and pages
containing your literacy vignette, a bibliography of favorite or
recommended
children’s literature, and educational/professional links to other
websites. You
may add other dimensions to your website, such as photographs,
personal
interests, etc.
· The design of this site should reflect your personality and highlight your talents.
· You do NOT have to include a photo of yourself or personal information.
· The site should be attractive, the links should work, and you should do the site YOURSELF.
The following file names MUST be used.
| Title of Page | HTML File Name |
| Homepage | home.html (for WKU's server) index.html (for commercial sites - Geocities, 50megs, etc.) |
| Vita (this is your resume) For tips on how to write a vita, please click HERE. |
vita.html |
| Literacy Vignette | vignette.html |
| Social Studies | ss.html |
| Teaching and Learning Strategies | strategies.html |
| Literature-Based Unit | unit.html |
| Bibliography of Recommended Literature | bib.html |
3) Upload your web pages to
the Internet on the web space provided by WKU. WKU
WebMaster's Corner
- Go to this site to publish your website on WKU's server.
4) Email your URL to your LTCY 420 professor when all steps are complete.
See this site for examples of websites former LTCY 420 students developed: http://www.pampetty.com/techtraining.htm and http://www.pampetty.com/420studentsites.htm. (Scroll down to find a list of student names - if you find one you really like, email them and congratulate them on a job well done.)
Scoring
Rubric:
|
Score |
1 - Standard Not Met | 2 - Standard Partially | 3 - Standard Met | 4 - Exemplary |
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Ideas and Content |
·
Information incomplete or inaccurate ·
Information not from primary
sources ·
Little or no overall context for information ·
Value of information is unclear ·
No way to check validity of information · Lacks sense of purpose or central theme |
·
Information not always clear ·
Primary source use is not always clear ·
Content connections not always clear ·
Does not relate content to larger context ·
No way to check validity of information · Strong purpose not demonstrated |
·
Information is accurate and current ·
Ideas come mainly from primary sources ·
Authors show knowledge and insight ·
Effective use of technology demonstrated · All information relates to the overall purpose |
Ideas and content reflect accuracy, primary source materials, knowledge and insight, effective use of technology and all information relates to the overall purpose of the site(s). These objectives were achieved on the first try and without extra assistance. |
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Organization |
·
No orientation for visitors ·
Sequencing unclear ·
Pages lack closure ·
No focus for links ·
Pages are inconsistent · Difficult to navigate in an organized way |
·
Inconsistent structure of pages ·
Sequencing is inconsistent ·
Some pages incomplete ·
Some links disjointed; lack purpose ·
Unclear connections among sections · Sense of being lost or unsure navigating |
·
Inviting opening page draws the visitor inside ·
Details are logical and effective ·
Layout of pages provides good direction ·
How to explore an idea is clear ·
Each page begins with a clear transition · Easy to navigate through the pages |
The organization of this site(s) reflects an inviting, logical, effective, easy to maneuver, clear and focused themes. These objectives were achieved on the first try and without extra assistance. |
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Language and Conventions |
·
Paragraph structure is missing ·
Errors in grammar or usage noticeable ·
Many punctuation mistakes ·
Frequent spelling errors · Site needs extensive editing |
·
Long or incomplete paragraphs ·
Minor problems with grammar or usage ·
Internal punctuation sometimes missing or wrong ·
Spelling is usually correct · Site needs some editing |
·
Organizational structure is clear and coherent ·
Grammar and usage are correct ·
Punctuation is accurate ·
Spelling is generally correct · Site needs little or no editing |
Exemplary use of organizational structures, grammar/usage, punctuation, spelling, and is without need for editing. These objectives were achieved on the first try and without extra assistance. |
|
Presentation |
·
Web site hard to find ·
Layout is confusing or inappropriate ·
Backgrounds and text not effective ·
Graphics only decorative or confusing ·
Multimedia unrelated to the topic · Too many unrelated links, or too few links |
·
Web site easy to find ·
Layout of most pages is easy to follow ·
Backgrounds are text were not effective ·
Inconsistent or inappropriate graphics ·
Multimedia sometimes doesn't add · Use of links is unclear |
·
Web site is clearly identified; easy to find ·
The layout is clear and easy to follow ·
Backgrounds and text work well together ·
Graphical elements are used consistently ·
Multimedia adds to the main purpose · Links are appropriate |
The presentation of this site(s) is clear, easy to follow, with easy to read text, appropriate graphics, and fully functional links. These objectives were achieved on the first try and without extra assistance. |
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Technical |
·
Links don't work properly ·
Graphic elements not optimized ·
Specific browsers needed ·
Text only mode does not work · Resources fail to work |
·
Not all links work properly ·
Graphics are generally optimized ·
Pages don't work in all browsers ·
Text-only mode could be improved · Multimedia resources work most of the time |
·
Links work properly ·
Graphics are optimized ·
Works in all browsers ·
Works in text only mode · Multimedia resources work properly |
All technical aspects of this site are fully functional. These objectives were achieved on the first try and without extra assistance. |
