Q1 Applications: Introduction
Introduction
Get ready to become a communication pro! In this Quest, you’ll explore different software applications—like videos, posters, podcasts, and more—and learn how each one helps you share your ideas in a unique way. Just like choosing the right shoes for a sport, picking the right application can make all the difference. By the end, you’ll be able to explain what works best, when, and why!
learning objectives
I can:
- Know that there are different Software Applications for communicating an idea.
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using different Software Applications.
Before You Begin: Decode the Moment
- What do you think this group is working on, and how can you tell they’re collaborating successfully?
- If you were part of this group, what role would you take on and why?
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
1. Empowered Learner
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies
5. Computational Thinker
c. Break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving
6. Creative Communicator
a. Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.