Year8

Global Issues Book: 3 is available for teachers on school network (VSA secondary common - interdisc)

 * Education for All : Year 8 **
 * Unit Question : Would bridging the digital divide unite or divide? **
 * AOI focus : ATL (literacy and reflection) and Human Ingenuity **

At the end of this unit you will organise, transform, present and reflect on collected data to reach a conclusion; explore the relationships between science, aesthetics and technology and ultimately use a planner to plan and deliver a lesson.


 * Scenario:** As we continue to develop our use of technology across the curriculum, we are asking teachers to look at ways it can assist their lesson delivery, and reflect on the inequality of access across the world.


 * Challenge:** Your group has been asked to deliver a lesson to the teachers. You have been given a Wednesday afternoon (from 2pm to 3.00pm) to deliver a lesson to them that focuses them on the unit question above. You will be in the library, and teachers have been asked to bring their laptops.......and nothing else. You are challenged to use a technology tool to provide all sources and instruction to the teachers.


 * Wednesday 19th January, 2011**

//Make sure you are [|keeping track.doc] of your notes and sources - you will need to use these later, as once you have all your notes you will concentrate on using the tool to create your lesson. **You will not go on the internet to research after today.........** //

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 * //**Time allotment: 1 lesson (in small groups)**//
 * **//QUESTION: Have there been events in history where one group has had privileges or access to resources that were denied another group because of race, gender, social or economic status?//**

In your group discuss the question above and identify at least **3** cases where there has been a divide - think broad and historically - use a mindmap tool of your choice to focus and expand your discussions - save this for later. Use the questions below to help you. >> ||
 * Who was effected by the "divide?"
 * Was there more then one group effected by the "divide?"
 * Does that "divide" still exist today?
 * What is a "divide?"
 * //**Now in your group, organise yourselves to research the following questions related to the digital divide - you can do them in a whole group, or split the group. Your group choice. You will have 1 computer, the library and your knowledge from your other subject groups to help you. Answers should be in complete sentences, non biased, balanced and include references. It is important to evaluate the quality and record all your sources.**// ||
 * Why is Technology so important?
 * Should all students have equal access to technology?
 * How is the problem of digital divide being addressed


 * Week of 7th February**: Budgeting and technology (part 1): Listen carefully to todays task that asks you to consider budgeting and resourcing a school
 * Week of 14th February :** Budgeting and technology (part 2)

Resources: Education for All [|handout.pdf] BBC site - the igeneration Computers for All handout? [|computers for all.pdf] Great site [|Creaza] check it out! Year 8 Wireless Signal Experiments: click here Mr. Eagle's Y8 LPD class - [|digital art]


 * Monday 14th March, 2011**
 * YOUR** time to organise, plan and create! - your presentations to teachers will start from next week (Monday 21st March......)