Distance Learning
Independent Study Option
Information and Communication Technology
The Independent Study Option offers the following courses in Information and Communication Technology. Please list the Subject Code, Subject Designation, and the ISO Designation on the application to identify the course(s) required.
| Course Name | Subject Code | Subject Designation | ISO Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 Digital Pictures | 0226 | 25S | 000 |
| Grade 10 Keyboarding (25S) | 1270 | 25S | 001 |
Each listing of a subject name is followed by a unique 10-digit code made up of three parts:
- Subject code. A 4-digit number that identifies each subject.
- Subject designation. A 3-character code that identified the grade and level of a course.
- ISO designation. A 3-digit number that identifies the course version.
Grade 10 Digital Pictures (25S) 1/2 credit (2010)
Course Code 0226 25S 000
Class # 1242
Tutor/Marker: S. Hawryshko
Course Preview (
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This half credit course is designed so that students have the flexibility in how they photograph, what is photographed, and how one learns. The choices that the student makes will tailor this course to their unique needs and talents. Students will start by using the camera in fully automatic mode. They will learn how to improve pictures by applying more control. It is structured as follows:
- Module 1: Creating Pictures
- Module 2: Manipulating Your Pictures
Evaluation is based on:
| Assignments | 75% |
| Final Exam* | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
*Before writing the exam, students will take three pictures and bring them to the exam on a flash drive or CD. In addition three Picture Creation forms entitled portrait, food and macro must be completed and brought to the exam sitting. These forms are found in the course and on the ISO downloads website. During the exam the pictures will be manipulated using image editing software. Student must make arrangements and ensure that the image editing software is installed on the computer that is being used for the 2.5 hour examination. This computer must also be capable of burning a CD (this will be provided) or access to e-mail from the examination computer to forward your zipped (compressed) photographs electronically. All exam supervisors/proctors will be contacted by the ISO due to the technical nature of the exam.
All assignments must be attempted, a minimum mark of 40% is required on all supervised pieces of assessment (midterm and final exam), and an overall final mark of 50% or greater must be obtained in order for the Distance Learning Unit to issue a final mark.
RESOURCES
Access Online
- Coversheets are available in Blackboard Learn
- Course Files are available in Blackboard Learn*
- Colour Photo Files are available in Blackboard Learn*
* If a hard copy is required, please contact the DLU.
See Course Preview ( 371 KB) for required/suggested resources.
Grade 10 Keyboarding (25S) 1/2 credit (2011)
Course Code 1270 25S 001
Class # 1408
Tutor/Marker: S. Hawryshko
Course Preview ( 661 KB)
This half credit course will improve students typing accuracy and speed on computer keyboards, using the touch-keying technique (keeping ones eyes on the copy and/or screen, not the keyboard, while typing). Each module consists of lesson that provide opportunities to practise and apply keyboarding skills in order to create, edit and format a variety of types of documents efficiently. Learning Activities throughout this course provide students with the opportunities to practise their skills prior to completing assignments. It is structured as follows:
- Module 1: The Alphabetic Keyboard
- Module 2: Numeric Keys on the Alphabetic Keyboard
- Module 3: The Numeric Keypad
Evaluation is based on:
| Assignments | 70% |
| Final Exam (after Module 3) | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
All assignments must be attempted, a minimum mark of 40% is required on all supervised pieces of assessment (midterm and final exam), and an overall final mark of 50% or greater must be obtained in order for the Distance Learning Unit to issue a final mark.
RESOURCES
Access Online
- Coversheets are available in Blackboard Learn.
See Course Preview ( 661 KB) for required/suggested resources.
