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.

Week 1: Topic: Introduction to Business Technology Objective: To become familiar with the various types of business technology • Introduce basic terms and concepts of the business environment and the types of technology used • Overview of core technology systems used in business • Overview of communication and collaboration tools Activities: • Read and discuss business technology in the classroom • Introduce the use of video conferencing tools • Practice public speaking and communication skills in the classroom • Peer review presentations Week 2: Topic: Business Intelligence Objective: Learn how to analyze business data and make decisions • Introduction to business intelligence concepts • Learn about data mining and big data • Explore various business analytics tools Activities: • Conduct data analysis using business intelligence tools • Learn about visualization techniques for data analysis • Create presentations using business intelligence data Week 3: Topic: Innovation and Creativity Objective: Understand how to apply creativity in problem solving • Learn about different types of innovation • Explore various methods for brainstorming new ideas • Understand the importance of prototyping and testing new ideas Activities: • Brainstorm new ideas for business solutions • Utilize creative problem solving methods • Design a creative project with a business solution Week 4: Topic: Public Speaking and Communication Objective: Develop public speaking and communication skills • Understand the importance of effective communication in business • Learn how to create effective presentations • Practice public speaking skills in the classroom Activities: • Create and practice a presentation • Analyze effective communication strategies • Participate in a panel discussion Week 5: Topic: Putting It All Together Objective: Leverage business technology to create new opportunities • Understand the importance of collaboration and teamwork • Learn how to utilize technology to improve efficiency and productivity • Practice using various business technologies Activities: • Work in teams to construct a business solution • Practice using different business technologies • Develop a presentation using business technology • Construct a business plan for a tech solution

Metalinguistics Task: Instructions: Choose four words from Chapter One of “The Magic Carpet Slippers” and use them in a creative way to identify their latent associations. 1. Puppy: Puppy love 2. Cottage: Cottage cheese 3. Dragon: Dragon fruit 4. Sandals: Sandalwood

Prior Knowledge Task: Imagine that one day, while walking in the park, you find an old and tattered carpet slipper with a strange pattern. Write a few sentences describing what you think the pattern might be and what you might do with it.

Chapter 1 Summary: In the first chapter of The Magic Carpet Slippers, we meet protagonist Thuy and her best friend, Lily. Lily is a magical being and gives their classmate, Naomi, a pair of magical slippers. Naomi immediately tries them on, and the girls quickly realize that the slippers have magical powers – Naomi can fly! After much discussion and testing of the slippers' abilities, the girls decide to keep their discovery a secret. Questions and Answers: 1. Who are Thuy and Lily? A: Thuy and Lily are the protagonists of The Magic Carpet Slippers and best friends. (Page 4) 2. Who does Lily give a pair of magical slippers to? A: Lily gives a pair of magical slippers to their classmate, Naomi. (Page 7) 3. What do the slippers enable Naomi to do? A: The slippers enable Naomi to fly. (Page 8) 4. What do the girls decide to do with their discovery? A: The girls decide to keep their discovery a secret. (Page 13)

Summary of Chapter One: In Chapter One of Magic Carpet Slippers, we meet the protagonist, Ana. When she turns ten, her grandmother gifts her a pair of purple velvet slippers with a pattern of golden stars. Ana is enchanted by them, and pretends she's flying away on a magical carpet when she puts them on. She also creates stories about herself as a daring hero saving her kingdom from invaders. Questions for Chapter One: Q1: What kind of slippers does Ana receive from her grandmother on her tenth birthday? A1: Ana receives a pair of purple velvet slippers with a golden star pattern from her grandmother on her tenth birthday. (pg. 2) Q2: What does Ana imagine when she puts on the slippers? A2: Ana imagines herself flying away on a magical carpet, as well as creating stories where she is a daring hero saving her kingdom from invaders. (pg. 3)

Retrieval Questions 1. Where did Mr. Bunn suggest the family go on vacation in Chapter 1? 2. Who gave the narrator their old hamster in Chapter 2? 3. Who was the narrator's favorite author as a child in Chapter 3? Inference Questions 1. What kind of feelings does the narrator have for his family in Chapter 1? 2. What could the narrator's parents be thinking of in Chapter 2? 3. What might happen after the narrator and his family have their trip in Chapter 3? Prediction Questions 1. How might their vacation differ from their original plans in Chapter 1? 2. What kind of adventures might the narrator have with his hamster in Chapter 2? 3. What kind of time travels are the narrator and his family likely to embark on in Chapter 3? Summarizing Questions 1. How would you describe the protagonist's home life at the beginning of the novel in Chapter 1? 2. How does the addition of the hamster to the family dynamic change in Chapter 2? 3. What is the overall theme of the story in Chapter 3?

Week 1: Introduction to Graphic Design -Explain the fundamentals of graphic design -Introduce typography, layout and colour theories -Examine and discuss the importance of visual communication -Discuss design concepts through practice exercises Week 2: Type Basics - Introduce basic type principles - Learn how to distinguish between serif and sans serif fonts - Learn how to create readability and contrast with type choice Week 3: Introduction to Layout -Explain the principles of good layout -Introduce the principles of composition -Discuss importance of grid-based layouts and hierarchy -Practice creating simple layouts Week 4: Colour Theory -Discuss primary, secondary and tertiary colour schemes -Explain how to mix and manipulate colours -Practice colour scheme creation Week 5: Finalizing Design Projects -Discuss different ways to create visual appeal in a design -Learn how to edit and refine designs -Introduce different ways to present work in a professional manner -Critique and discuss final designs

1. Czech Republic is the country with the highest beer consumption per capita in the world. 2. The Czech Republic is home to the most castles and chateaux in Europe. 3. Prague is one of the oldest cities in Europe and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. 4. The Czech Republic has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the EU. 5. The Czech Republic is home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, Charles University, founded in 1348. 6. The Czech Republic produces more beer than any other European country. 7. The Prague Castle is the world's largest ancient dated castle complex. 8. Czech Republic is home to the oldest working astronomical clock in the world. 9. The Czech Republic is one of Europe’s top three exporters of military weapons. 10. Small glass marbles, called bohemian stones, have been produced in Czech Republic since the 13th century.

1. Who is the Friar that Romeo confides in to get married to Juliet? 2. What is the main reason that Romeo and Juliet want to get married? 3. How does Juliet feel about Romeo when they first meet? 4. What piece of advice does the Nurse give to Juliet about her relationship with Romeo? 5. What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he sees her for the first time? 6. What does Juliet say is the only thing preventing her from marrying Romeo? 7. How does Juliet hope the Nurse will be able to help her marry Romeo? 8. Who is present at the meeting between Romeo and Juliet that the Friar sets up? 9. What plan does the Friar come up with to ensure Romeo and Juliet can be together? 10. How does Romeo promise to worship Juliet after they are married?