Computer Science Discoveries Unit 4 Chapter 1 Lesson 2: Understanding Your User (18-19)

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

7, 8

Overview

Using user profiles, the class explores how different users might react to a variety of products. Role-playing as a different person, each member of the class will get to experience designs through someone else's eyes.

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Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.15

Discuss unique perspectives and needs of a global culture when developing computational artifacts, including options for accessibility for all users.

UP:DLCS18.7.15

Knowledge

Students know:
  • to research the unique perspectives of a targeted population for a created digital artifact.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • select the best format to share created content with others from varying locations: globally, not locally.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • governments, geography, and physical or mental limitations can inhibit one's access to digital content.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.15

Critique computational artifacts, including options for accessibility for all users, with respect to the needs of a global culture.

UP:DLCS18.8.15

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that one's access to resources can alter the outcome of an artifact.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use empathy and/or someone else's perspective when critiquing works.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • all people have unique perspectives that should be considered.

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Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

Code.org

License Type

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