Learn new media tech & use it to create & launch a product/service! Benefit environment & explore innovation/tech in practice, review successes & create future plan.
Design a Primary 5 scheme of work for New media technology class. Involve simple projects. Involve green energy, recycling, products design, etc
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.