Vicki Gold

3/20 & 3/22

Computer Science - C++

LESSON 18c:  Buttons

Mass Curriculum Standards:

· Standard 1: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.

· Standard 2: Demonstrate responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media.

Math Standards

International Society of Technology Education (ISTE):

Information Literacy Standards:

· Standard 6 – Mathematics instructional programs should focus on solving problems as part of understanding mathematics so that all students

· Build new mathematical knowledge through their work with problems

· Develop a disposition to formulate, represent, abstract, and generalize in situations within and outside mathematics

· Apply a wide variety of strategies to solve problems and adapt the strategies to new situations

· Monitor and reflect on their mathematical thinking in solving problems produce other creative works.

· Standard 6 – Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

· Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Technology Foundation Standards for Students:

· Standard 3 – Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and

Objectives:

· For students to tinker with code to see how awt and  swing classes work

· For students to try different GUI techniques to see what they visually like.

· For students to expand their existing knowledge of java code to the awt and swing classes

· For students to extend their coding and debugging comfort level.

Learning Experience

· Tuesday will be MCAS leaving the class with 2 students. Students can either code or investigate whether grammar gorilla project should be an applet, a windows app or java start program.

· Thursday a short lecture on Buttons

Students will be assessed on

· No official assessment on this project. This project will serve as a basis for the grammar gorilla  project.