IB Diploma Programme

Unit Planner

SUBJECT: ITGS

Open-minded

Risk-takers

Knowledgeable

Communicators

Balanced

Caring

Inquirers

Reflective

Thinkers

Principled

Thinkers

Unit Plan

Start: Date: 03-09-12 End: Date:28-09-12

Unit title:Hardware Strand

Learning Objectives: Overview of skills, attitudes, concepts, knowledge

Grade Level: Class: 11 Teacher: Name: Richard Lasut

Essential Questions: Based on 'Understanding by Design' or other ideas.

Reflective

Decsribe the suitable computer for the user in each situation

Describe the available types of computer Describe the common input, output and storage device Describe the role of the main computer components Use the correct units to describe the specification of a computer Explain how a computers specification affects its performance and use Select suitable specified computer based on a users needs

Duration/Timing(SL/HL)
Weeks 2 Periods (double) 2/4 Period (single) Homework Number of tasks Approx. hours

Assumed prior knowledge and skills:

a. Basic Components of a Computer

Inquirers

Assessment Overview
Content / Knowledge
Understanding of key concepts & knowledge a. Types of computer; b.Input devices; c. Output devices; d. Computer access for disabled users; e. processor technology; f. storage devices; g. Hard disk security and privacy; g.Storing data: bits and bytes; h. Failover and connectors; I Ports and connector

Skills / Internal Assessment

Testing skills / Preparation for IA

Caring

Assessed task
Describe the stake holders and IT systems

Criteria
Criterion A and B

Summative Assessments
'Assessment of learning' Balanced Test Gives grades for PG and reporting

Formative Assessments
'Assessment for learning Worksheet Supports learning and reflection

Differentiation
Communicators Higher Level Students & Extension Standard Level Students NA Non-IB Students (if applicable)

Knowledgeable

Differentiation by learning styles Methods of delivery: Tutoring and presentation

ESL / Language Support Strategies NA

Special Educational Needs (if applicable)

Making Connections
Risk-takers

How can this unit support other subject areas?

NA

How can this unit be supported by other subject areas?

NA

Open-minded

Links with ToK (possible links - can it be communicated to ToK teachers?)

Links with current national / global affairs

NA

Running costs and environmental cost ?

Open-minded

Risk-takers

Knowledgeable

Communicators

Balanced

Caring

Inquirers

Reflective

Thinkers

Principled

IB Diploma Programme

Unit Planner
Open-minded Risk-takers Knowledgeable Communicators Balanced

SUBJECT: ITGS

Caring

Inquirers

Reflective

Thinkers

Principled

Unit Plan
Thinkers

Start: Date: 03-09-12 End: Date:28-09-12

Unit title:Hardware Strand

Grade Level: Class: 11 Teacher: Name: Richard Lasut

Learning Experiences
Theoretical:
Try to find a solution (computer and peripherals)

Practical / Applied:

Reflective

that offers good value for money

Resources Required
Texts, Worksheets (where can they be found?)
Tomorrow's Technology and You George Beekman & Ben Beekman, Pearson International Edition ITGS textbook

Practical Resources
Tomorrow's Technology and You George Beekman & Ben Beekman, Pearson International Edition ITGS textbook

Inquirers

Stuart Gray, International Baccaulaureatte http://www.howstuffworks.com Online / Web Resources & Audio-visual (with URLs)
http://www.itgstext.com, http://itgswikispaces.com

Stuart Gray, International Baccaulaureatte Assessment Instructions or Rubrics

Core Considerations
Caring Learner Profile (how will some LP's be addressed in this unit?)
Think broader than 'knowledgable' and 'communicatiors' for the obvious subject areas.

International Mindedness
(where do opportunities arise to explore this dimension?)

Inquirers

Use of ICT, Infromation Literacy & Academic Honesty Source citation of the information.

Aims of the Subject (which aims, found in the subject guide, will be addressed? How?) Encourage students to use their knowledge of IT systems and practical IT skills to justify IT solutions for a specified client or end-user.

Ongoing Reflection and Evaluation

Aspect
Teaching / Learning Risk-takers
Assessment of Skills / Knowledge

Success or positive experiences

Improvements to be made

Making Connections

Open-minded

Core Considerations

Further Notes / Reflection

Open-minded

Risk-takers

Knowledgeable

Communicators

Balanced

Caring

Inquirers

Reflective

Thinkers

Principled

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Knowledgeable

Communicators

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Caring

Inquirers

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Open-minded

Risk-takers

Communicators

Caring

Inquirers

Thinkers

Principled