Alberta Technology Outcomes Interim Program of Studies
The Alberta Technology Outcomes
Interim Program of Studies include many learner outcomes that are not just
related to the integration of technology but are in fact fundamental to most areas of learning. Many
"technology" outcomes focus on the development of
critical thinking and the ways that students learn to process information. They include:
ethical use of resources, copyright, balancing
the right to information with the right to personal privacy, citing resources and modeling
responsible behaviour
working collaboratively, demonstrating
courtesy, using appropriate etiquette
assessing authenticity of resources,
discerning how visual presentation can influence perception and manipulate intentions
practicing ergonomics and safety
seeking a variety of resources, and
alternative viewpoints
considering the validity, accuracy and
relevance of data for the purposes used
planning projects, developing questions,
managing time, developing critical thinking
This
"Was it worth doing?" question is asking about whether a teacher is
ready to do a telecollaborative project. It is not asking the question
"Is technology worth integrating into classroom learning
projects?" Using
technology in the learning process is not an open question. It is a
mandate! However, teachers need to ask themselves if they are ready to proceed
to the techno-constructivist stage. (See Are
You a Techno-constructivist?)
P Theroux,
Teacher,
Alberta, Canada
Updated 11/16/2011
ptheoux@shaw.ca
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