OCG - Journalism 2

There are no prerequisites for this course.

South Carolina Standards:  (List the standards students are expected to master in this course)

• Communication:

Standard 1:  Interact with others to explore ideas and concepts, communicate meaning, and develop logical interpretations through collabotive conversations; build upon the ideas of others to express clearly one’s own views while respecting diverse perspectives.

Standard 3:  Communicate information through strategic use of multiple modalities and multimedia to enrich understanding when presenting ideas and information.

Standard 4:  Critique how a speaker addresses content and uses craft techniques that stylistically and structurally inform, engage, and impact audience and convey messages.

Standard 5:  Incorporate craft techniques to engage and impace audience and convey messages. 

• Informational Text:

Standard 4:  Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension

Standard 7:  Research evvents, topics, ideas, or concepts through multiple media, formats, and in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities.

• Writing:

Standard 2: Write informative/explanatory texts to convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Standard 4 (Language):  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Standard 5 (Language):  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. 

 

 

Other Standards:  (List national or local standards students are expected to master in this course)

• Creativity and innovation

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

1. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
2. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
3. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
4. Identify trends and forecast possibilities

• Communication and collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

1. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
2. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
3. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
4. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems

• Research and information fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

1. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
2. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
3. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
4. Process data and report results

• Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

1. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
2. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
3. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
4. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

• Digital citizenship

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

1. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
2. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
3. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

• Technology operations and concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

1. Understand and use technology systems
2. Select and use applications effectively and productively
3. Troubleshoot systems and applications
4. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

Required Instructional Materials and Resources: (List required materials including SDOC provided textbooks, including any fees that apply, etc.)

• Online Publication Software

Optional Materials and Resources:

• Scanners
• Cameras
• Computers
• Handouts