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Curriculum Document: Ontario Curriculum, Gr. 10: Technological Education, 2009 (revised)
Department: Technology Department Head: Vizarat Shaikh
Teacher(s): Aaron Elsie, Mark Snyder
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This course introduces students to communications technology from a media
perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio
production, print and graphic communications, photography, and animation. Student projects may include
computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning,
developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of
environmental and societal issues related to communications technology and explore secondary and
postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications
technology fields. This course has a television and video production emphasis.
Industry Standards:
Lessons, processes, production techniques and safety procedures will align with current film and television
industry standards.
Teaching Strategies:
Theoretical lectures/lessons (small and large groups)
Application style demonstrations (small and large groups)
The design process procedure and steps
Audio visual tutorials and demonstrations (small and large groups)
Small and large group/team work and activities
Independent work and activities
Collaborative group discussions (small and large groups)
Computer and technological equipment assisted learning
Activity and assignment check point breakdown
Evidence of learning also refers to a more holistic approach or process of appraising what students know, can
do and understand in place of traditional assessment methods of teaching, quizzing and testing; it uses the
process of triangulation of student data used in research to provide a more well-rounded and all-inclusive
picture of student achievement.Triangulation means collecting student evidence over time from three
sources: observations, conversations and student products and considering all three sources in
determining students grades.
Course Outline Page 3
Culminating tasks/exams will consist of 30%; and term work will consist of 70% of the grade, using the
following categories:
- Research of key concepts, - The Design Process - Individual self assessment - Daily drawing/sketching
procedures, terms, safety issues, - Careers Research journal entries - Practical lesson
careers, technology in the Assign - Student blog entries computer activities
environment and society etc. - Small and large group - Teacher/student (document setup,
- Post lesson activities discussions and tasks interviews software procedures,
- Teacher/student interviews - Computer and - Assignment follow up video/animation
- Unit quizzes technology activities and reports production and editing)
assignments (poster/ - Unit assignments and
logo/movie pre- projects (poster design,
production and design logo design, character
planning etc.) design, short 2D and 3D
animations, short movie
production,
- Student blog page
- Student ISU Portfolio
Learning Skills:
The following learning skills will be taught and assessed throughout the course and will be shown on report
cards. Students performance in these skill areas will not be included in the final numeric mark but it is
important to note that the development and consistent practice of these skills will influence academic
achievement. These skills consist of:
1. Lessons will be delivered to the students in large and small groups using visual aids and exemplars.
2. The teacher will provide one on one assistance to those students who require it during the work period.
3. Each student will receive a detailed handout to help them through lesson activities.
4. Learning/physically disabled would be given more in class time as necessary.
Course Outline Page 4
Lesson Assessments
Visible: Watch and offer help as students work through the lesson
Verbal: Ask students questions to determine their level of understanding
Provide immediate feedback: Answers students questions and provide individual instructional direction
as needed
Safety Considerations
The teacher will review safety procedures when working with computer and technological equipment as
required throughout the course. Students will also be given a copy of these safety rules in the lesson
handout. Each student will obey to school policies regarding basic rules and safety rules of the
classroom as well as for the use of computers throughout the course.
Resource Materials:
Computers, monitors, drawing tablet, Internet, Keynote/Power Point presentation, LCD projector, white board,
speakers, audio and video exemplars, video production equipment, animation equipment, 3D printer, black and
white/colour printer, digital photographic cameras, tripods, SD cards, lesson and activity handouts.
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