Learning
Some is planned
Some is spontaneous
Some is measured
Some is hidden from view
Some is public
Some is private
It’s all Connected
What is this a picture of?
• Is there a beginning?
• Is there an end?
• It is highly organised
• Each point (node) represents
connections
• These connections represent the flow
of information
• It is organic and constantly evolving
This course
is like this image – over time you will see the
connections between each unit of work, giving you a
deeper understanding of the bigger picture.
The Canvas Learning Model
Each Project Module in Canvas is a Digital
Technologies Strand:
• Digital Information
• Digital Media
• Programming
• Infrastructure (optional)
• Computer Science (optional)
Each Strand has Theory, Activities and
Assignments:
• Activities reinforce learning of skills and
theory (formative assessment)
• Outcomes from Activities can also be
Assignments. These are graded towards
Achievement Standard credits
(summative assessment)
You will learn how to present your project
outcomes in your ePortfolio
Demonstrate Understanding Sliding Scale:
Achieved – Merit - Excellence
Justify
Compare and Contrast
Reports
This is
because…
This is better
than…
Excellence
Identify and Describe
Merit
This is…
Achieved
What I did and
How I did it
I chose that software / tool
/ technique instead of
another because…
Projects
Implementing Understanding Sliding Scale:
Achieved – Merit - Excellence
Efficiently implement
Skilfully implement
basic procedures to
produce a specified
outcome.
Implement basic
procedures to produce
a specified outcome.
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•
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May ask for help
Can use complex tools
and techniques with
teacher support
Produces outcomes of
a variable quality
Completes outcomes
on time
Demonstrates a
developing
understanding of
fitness for purpose,
ethics and audience
awareness.
Merit
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•
Achieved
•
•
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Usually works
independently
Uses complex tools
and techniques most
of the time
Produces outcomes of
a consistently good
quality
Completes outcomes
on time
Asks for minimal
support from the
teacher
Demonstrates good
understanding of
basic procedures to
produce a specified
outcome.
Excellence
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•
•
•
•
•
Works independently
Uses complex tools
and techniques
Produces outcomes of
a consistently high
quality
Completes outcomes
on time
Asks for minimal
support from the
teacher
Demonstrates
excellent
understanding of
fitness for purpose,
ethics and audience
awareness.
Any Questions?
Email Ms Van Praag