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Android or IOS

Grade Level:
12
Subject:
Language Arts
Topic:
Which Operating System is Better?
Objective:
Students will:
1) Compare and Contrast the Android vs IOS operating system.
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2) They will take a position on which operating system is better and defend their position with details from research.
3) Students will write a persuasive letter to their parents in order to convince them which operating system is a better choice for a smart phone purchase.


Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Standards Addressed:

Foundation Standard-

Communications: Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas including technical terminology and information.

Use correct grammar, punctuation and terminology to write and edit documents.

Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.

Technical Skills-

Demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems.
1. Explain the fundamentals of operating systems.
a. Identify major operating system fundamentals and components.

2. Describe the range of languages used in software development.
a. Demonstrate knowledge of the range of languages used in software development.

E. Identify and compare new IT trends and technologies to build an understanding of their potential influence on IT practices.
b. Assess the importance of new technologies to future developments and to future knowledge worker productivity.

c. Identify new and emerging drivers and inhibitors of Information Technology change.

3. Assess the potential importance and impact of new IT technologies in the future.

D. Compare classes of software associated with the development and maintenance information systems to develop software and maintain computer systems.

2. Describe the range of languages used in software development.

a. Demonstrate knowledge of the range of languages used in software development.
Prep:
None.
Materials:
2 articles on iphone vs IOS
Persuasive Letter Thinking Map
Standards Met:
IDs Only
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