Week 1: Introduction to New Media Technology Objective: Students will understand the basics of new media technology and the benefits it can offer
Lesson Plan: - Discuss the various types of new media technology and identify various applications - Explore creative uses of new media technology - Introduce ways of developing creative products using new media technology
Assignment: Think of a creative project that involves new media technology and create a proposal for a product or service.
Week 2: Green Energy and Recycling Objective: Students will understand the benefits of green energy and recycling for our environment.
Lesson Plan: - Discuss the various sources of green energy and the primary principles behind it - Review how to reduce energy consumption and how to reuse and recycle items - Discuss green energy initiatives and the potential benefit they bring to our environment
Assignment: Visit a recycling center and present a list of items that are recyclable.
Week 3: Design Thinking Objective: Students will understand the design thinking process as it applies to the development of digital products and services.
Lesson Plan: - Introduce design thinking principles - Brainstorm and ideate potential solutions for digital products or services - Design and develop a prototype of a digital product or service.
Assignment: Develop a prototype of a digital product or service and explain its features.
Week 4: Innovation and Technology Objective: Students will understand the benefits of innovation and technology for our lives
Lesson Plan:
- Discuss the connection between innovation and technology
- Explore ways to use innovation to enhance products and services
- Discuss the challenges of using innovation and technology in the real world
Assignment: Explore a field of technology and explain how it is used to develop products and services.
Week 5: New Media Technology in Practice Objective: Students will understand the principles of new media technology in practice
Lesson Plan: - Design and create a new media product or service - Explore methods of launching and marketing the product or service - Discuss the potential challenges and opportunities of launching a product or service.
Assignment: Develop a plan to launch and market a new media product or service.
Week 6: Reflection and Review Objective: Students will understand the process of developing new media technology products and services
Lesson Plan: - Review the entire process of developing new media technology products and services - Evaluate the successes and challenges of the projects - Create a plan for future projects
Assignment: Create a plan for a future project that involves new media technology.