Technology & Video Curricula Options

Cybersmart Curriculum: What is a Network?
http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/home
What is a network? In this lesson, students model a network and learn that the Internet consists of many computer networks that are able to communicate with one another. The objectives are (1) to model a computer network, (2) define the Internet and (3) explain that no one person owns the Internet.

Another resource is “How Internet Infrastructure Works” from HowStuffWorks.com
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet-infrastructure.htm

NWCET Preparatory Program for Information Technologies http://www.nwcet.org/products/prepProg.asp
The National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies developed these 20 modules of lesson plans to introduce students to IT. Modules relate to real-world work situations and environments.

Video Curriculum and Examples

Tech Team
One good example of a program that teaches students video skills is Tech Team
http://www.knowitall.org/techteam. The goal of this program is to change girls’ perceptions about technology and technology careers through project based learning and collaborative projects. Girls will do hands-on video projects using either iMovie or other video editing software. They will conduct research and interview women in science, math, engineering, and technology careers. Girls will learn collaboration skills, writing, and presentation skills. A curriculum on teaching video production to students is available.

YouthLearn Video Curriculum
http://www.youthlearn.org/learning/activities/multimedia/video.asp
An introduction to teaching video projects. Includes examples and instructions for teaching mapping, storyboarding, and videography.

Listen Up!: PBS Youth Media Network
http://www.listenup.org
Features more than 150 youth-produced video messages.

Student E-mail Site

Gaggle.net
http://www.gaggle.net
Free or low-cost student e-mail accounts, which can be teacher-monitored.