Vicki G/old

4/25 & 4/27

Computer Science - C++  

LESSON 20a:  Grammar Gorilla- Putting the UI Prototype Together

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:

· Students will pull together separate UI components into one functioning GUI window for their Grammar Gorilla Project.

· Students will gain hands-on experience working with Java AWT and Swing classes to achieve their goal to have one GUI window containing Buttons, text and radio buttons.

· Students will practice these skills through coding and expand upon their existing skills through this exercise.

· To work in groups

Learning Experience

· Technology of the Day on Technology – Wed – Ady, Friday – Lindsey and Kaela

· I will go through the run down of the day’s works on the Grammar Gorilla Project

· Demo, Dialog Boxes

· Students will be divided into groups and set off to work on either their new assignment or on their part of the Grammar Gorilla project

· I will be facilitating the GG groups and individual student work.