Cooperative Education Course Personalized Placement Learning Plan Components
Course	Computer Engineering, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation, ICE3E The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, Technological Education, 2000
Credit Value	1
Description of the Placement Situation
The placement is in the information technology department of a lawyer’s office. The business employs 11 people – 4 lawyers, 4 support staff, 1 receptionist, 1 law clerk, 1 information technology system analyst. The student will work as a member of the information technology department with opportunities to develop an understanding of hardware, software operations, computer networks, and operating systems in a small office environment. The student will use network utilities, operating systems, application software and hardware.
Credit Value of Cooperative Education Course 2

Related Course Expectations
Strand: Theory and Foundation TFV.01 · describe current hardware and software products; TF1.01 - identify current hardware products and their uses; TF1.02 - explain the function of computer peripherals; TF1.04 - identify current software products, their uses, and their hardware requirements; TF1.05 - specify criteria for the selection of software; TF1.07 - describe the advantages and disadvantages of networked versus stand-alone computing; TF1.08 - describe the concept of a global computer network; TF1.09 - explain the similarities and differences between local and wide area networks; TF1.10 - describe the requirements of different operating systems; TF1.11 - explain the correct procedures for handling components that use electrical power; TFV.02 · describe computer networks and operating systems; TFV.03 · identify required procedures for the safe handling of electronic components. Strand: Skills and Processes SPV.01 · follow maintenance and repair procedures; SP1.01 - recommend appropriate hardware and software based on user needs; SP1.02 - cost out computer systems accurately, including all components and peripherals; SP1.03 - properly set up and configure computer systems; SP1.04 - follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures effectively;	SP1.05 - properly install and configure expansion components; SP1.06 - perform basic maintenance on peripherals; SP1.07 - use utility software to diagnose and correct problems; SP1.08 - install and update virus-checking software; SP1.09 - properly install and configure software upgrades; SP1.10 - use appropriately prescribed methods of handling computer hardware; SP1.11 - perform backup procedures effectively; SP1.12 - use network resources to gather product information; SP1.13 - maintain a glossary of computer terms and acronyms; SP1.14 - prepare storage media for use; SP1.15 - design effective home computer set-ups, including technical and ergonomic considerations; SPV.02 · use utility and application software effectively; SP2.01 - use computer technology correctly; SPV.03 · determine user computing requirements; SPV.04 · use network services effectively. Strand: Impact and Consequences ICV.01 · describe examples of ethical and non-ethical uses of computers; IC1.01 - comply with ethical and acceptable policies for computer use.
Cooperative Education Expectations
Health and Safety H1 - an understanding of workplace health and safety rules Rights and Responsibilities R2 - placement-specific workplace health and safety considerations R3 - issues relating to confidentiality and the right to privacy, as outlined in the Freedom of Information and Protection or Privacy Act R4 - work ethics and the responsible use of information technology R5 - the individual’s right to function in a climate free from abuse and harassment	R6 - relevant sections of the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Act R8 - appropriate methods of dealing with and reporting concerns or problems at the placement Reflective Learning RL1 - relate the placement experience both to the curriculum expectations of the related course and to the expectations related to cooperative education, using a variety of strategies, activities, and tools RL2 - reflect on and analyze their placement experiences RL3 - reinforce the job-skills theory acquired in the classroom and the skills, techniques, and principles learned at the placement

Employer’s Expectations

The employer expectations are the same as those identified from the related course and the Cooperative Education course.

See relevant learning skills, which are assessed with a rating scale for reporting purposes.

Learning Opportunities at the Placement

Learning Strategies

The student has opportunities to learn about: · types of hardware, software products, the network system, and the types of operating systems used at the placement; · updating existing equipment including hardware, software, operating systems, network, Internet and email; · appropriate use of workplace health and safety rules; · ethical and responsible use of information technology.

The student learns through: · brainstorming · conferencing/discussion · one-to-one mentoring; · journal/reflective writing · reports/presentation · research · building a prototype computer labelling and showing electronic/hardware components · compiling a list of “safe handling” procedures · observation using a checklist · a training session · questioning · collaborative/cooperative learning · computer-assisted learning · role modeling · independent study · electronic presentation/simulation · reading

Assessment and Evaluation: Strategies and Scoring Tools

Purpose	Assessment and Evaluation Strategies	Scoring Tools	Expectations	Achievement Chart
Assessment	Diagram: Label Computer Hardware	Checklist	TFV.01, TF1.04, TFV.02	K/U, C, A
Evaluation	Assignment: Health and Safety Orientation	Marking Scheme	TV.03, TF1.11 H1, R2	K/U, T
Evaluation	Performance Appraisal(s)	Rubric	TV.01, TF.02, SPV.01, SP1.01–12, SP1.14	A
Evaluation	Reflective Learning	Rubric	W1, W2, W3, J3, R1, R2, R3, R5, R7, R8, H1 H2, H3, H4, H7, RL1, RL2, RL3	K/U, T, C, A
Assessment	Interview: Student Employer	Rubric	J1, J3, J4	C
Evaluation	Portfolio Assignment: Oral Presentation	Rubric Checklist	RL1, RL2, RL3	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation	Rich Task: Computer ‘Wiz Kid’ Takes Over Law Office	Rubric Checklist		K/U, T, C, A