Iona Catholic Secondary School
Business & Technology
Course Code: TGJ1O1
Course Name: Communication Technology
Level: Grade 9, Open
Instructor: Mr Fitzpatrick, Mr. Tingle
Room Number: 212
Course Overview:
This course enables students to understand the technological and computer concepts they will need
in order to design, develop and build useful products or to deliver sevices, as well as to pursue further
technological studies. Students will use the technological design process and a variety of tools and
software to solve problems, complete projects, and strengthen their communication skills.
Specific Strands of Study and Expectations include:
Theory: Communication & Problem Solving
• Independent study of the history of communication practices and systems; • Explore the impact of technology on current and future trends in communication;
Practical Application
• Gain ‘hands-on’ experience in a range of communication disciplines;
• Students work independently or in small production groups;
• Instruction is followed by tutorial before projects are assigned and marked;
• Students will select the communication discipline for their Culminating Task.
Units:
• Engineering Graphics;
- Students learn how to accurately render technical drawings
• Layout and Design
- From rough sketches to final artwork, the principles of design are applied
• HTML Web Page Development;
- This module provides a solid understanding of how pages are created
• Animation
- Students plan and execute their own animation ideas on the computer
• Photography
- Topics covered include history, camera operation, exposure and digital imaging
• Video Production;
- Working in small teams, students plan their productions and use digital editing
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students
in order to ensure these expectations are being met.
Resources: TGJ1O1
The course will use a variety of resources to provide
students with a comprehensive learning activity:
• On-Line text resources, Iona Website course page;
• Students are responsible for keeping organized
notes of lecture material - including missed classes;
• Handouts and reprints of articles;
• Print and on-line internet research;
• Returned tests and assignments should be kept for
study reference;
• Students are required to pay a nominal fee for supplies;
• NOTE: STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDITION OF ALL EQUIPMENT THEY USE.
Evaluation Structure:
Term and Summative work is weighted in
4 categories
• Knowledge/Understanding.......20%
• Thinking....................................20%
• Communication........................20%
• Application................................40%
The above is reflected in the term work (worth 70% of the final
mark) and the summative work (worth 30% of the final mark)
Summative work consists of:
30% Culminating Activity (Practical Production)
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed and evaluated according to the work produced and skills displayed. Methods of providing feed- back will include assessing work in process and evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning activities,
simulations and presentations. Peer and self-evaluations will also be utilized.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process and product according to 4 categories and 4 levels.
The chart below defines the specific skills and key words used to determine student competency in the different categories:
Category Level
Knowledge & Understanding
• Knowledge of facts and terms
• Understanding of concepts and relationships
Thinking
• Critical thinking skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Inquiry skills
Communication
Level 1:
50 - 59%
Limited display
of knowledge,
skills and
ability to apply
concepts.
Level 2:
60 - 69%
Level 3:
70 - 79%
Some success
in displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application of
concepts.
Considerable
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability to apply
concepts.
Level 4:
80 - 100%
Thorough
understanding
of concepts
and ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts.
• Communication of ideas and information
• Use of symbols and visuals
• Oral and written presentation
Application
• Applications in familiar contexts
• Transfer of concepts to new contexts
• Making logical conclusions and predictions
• Use of technology
The following student learning skills are assessed independently and feedback provided on reports:
Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative and Self-Regulation
E = Excellent
G = Good
S = Satisfactory
N = Needs Improvement
Other Evaluation Issues
• Late assignments will be accepted in accordance with Board policy as detailed in the Student Agenda;
• No assignments will be accepted after the instructor returns the marked assignments;
• Repeated lateness in submitting work indicates poor organization skills and will result in parental contact;
• Students are obliged to follow the Board’s policy on computer use any misuse will result in consequences;
• Plagiarism, in any form, reflects academic dishonesty and will reult in a mark of zero for the assignment;
• Students are expected to be prepared for all class work, and attend wearing the full Iona uniform properly;
• All students are bound by the policies and procedures detailed in the Iona Student Agenda, with
consequences as outlined - including administration involvement and parental contact.