ICS4U Outline

This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field.

This is not a comprehensive outline, and it should always be considered a work in progress…

ICS3C Outline

This course introduces students to computer programming concepts and practices. Students will write and test computer programs, using various problem-solving strategies. They will learn the fundamentals of program design and apply a software development life-cycle model to a software development project. Students will also learn about computer environments and systems, and explore environmental issues related to computers, safe computing practices, emerging technologies, and postsecondary opportunities in computer-related fields.

This is not a comprehensive outline, and it should always be considered a work in progress…

ICS3U Outline

This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.

This is not a comprehensive outline, and it should always be considered a work in progress…

Administrivia

Day 1

  • Locker assignment (period 1 only)  
  • Log in!
  • Land Acknowledgement
  • Tech permission form [GC]
  • Bring your headphones to school! (you’ll need them to listen to tutorials) [GC]
  • I’m not your teacher — I’m your facilitator and a co-learner… (discussion)
  • Class Rules: Respect, respect, respect! (that’s it!)
  • Log into Chrome | Sync Bookmarks & Extensions
    • Multiple IDs (personal and DSBN)
  • Google Classroom (you must log in with your DSBN account)
  • Introductions | Grade 12’s, also see me for other instructions.
  • Network Overview
    • Create class folder in M Drive and subfolders for each unit
  • Bookmark for Success!
    • GC View All
    • GC Stream
    • DSBN Gmail
  • Filename Convention (for Google Docs/Classroom and assignments where you do not have a dedicated handin folder for yourself) [GC]
    • Initials_DocumentTitle
    • Assignment in Classroom: Submit a text file containing your favourite quote. Be sure it uses the filename convention described above.
  • Reminder Service + [GC]
  • Pre-course Questionnaire + [GC]
    • Note: some students may be asked to brainstorm as a group before submitting content for the “Is there anything specific you hope to do or learn in this course?” section. You will be advised if this affects you.
  • Course Overviews (independent reading) 

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

  • Email Lists + (may no longer be necessary now that we are using Google Classroom) 
 
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Introducing Yourself

Students, look for the assignment on Google Classroom.

Teachers, see my blog post about this assignment here.