PACT Analysis People

People: Children age 8-9 years in Ontario

Grade 3 Writing Expectations (By the end of Grade 3)
generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience; draft and revise their writing, using a variety of informational, literary, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience; use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively; reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process. Publishing 3.7 use some appropriate elements of effective presentation in the finished product, including print, script, different fonts, graphics, and layout (e.g., use legible printing and some cursive writing; use different font sizes and colours on a poster to attract attention; use proper paragraph form including spacing and margins; supply captions for photographs)
source: The Ontario Currriculum Grades 1-8: Language

Intellectual Development (normal characteristic)

Wants to know the reasons for things. Often overestimates own ability; generalizes instances of failure with such statements as, I never get anything right.

Social Development (normal characteristic)

Makes new friends easily; works at establishing good two-way relationships; develops close friend of own sex. Considers clubs and groups important; enjoys school, doesnt like to be absent, and tends to talk more about it.

Emotional Development (normal characteristic) May be excessive in self-criticism; tends to dramatize everything; is very sensitive. May argue and resist requests and instructions, but will obey eventually. Likes immediate rewards for behavior. Is usually affectionate, helpful, cheerful, outgoing, and curious; can also be rude, selfish, bossy and demanding, giggly and silly.
source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Child_Guide_Eight/

Grade 4 Writing Expectations (By the end of Grade 4)

generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience; draft and revise their writing, using a variety of informational, literary, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience; use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively; reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process. Publishing 3.7 use some appropriate elements of effective presentation in the finished product, including print, script, different fonts, graphics, and layout (e.g., use legible printing and some cursive writing; use a variety of font sizes and colours to distinguish headings and subheadings from the body of the text; supply detailed labels for diagrams in a report; include graphs such as a bar graph or a pie graph)
source: The Ontario Currriculum Grades 1-8: Language

Technologies
Medium
DVDs, CDs, Laptop, Computer, Apps, Ipad, Ipod Touch, e-books,

Contexts
Physical
Environment: home, learning, educational environment, with table and chair, Noise: for learning purpose - low to no noise would be recommended Location: indoors - school classroom or at home, access to technology and charger (but not always)

Input
Mouse, touch, sight, speech

Output
Display, audio, tactile

Social
Can be supportive and/ or private.

Communication
one-to-one

Organizational
Home, classroom (school)

Content
understandable

PACT Analysis Activities

What devices are Children (ages 8-9) using? Physical Activities
Physically, this is the age when the amount of practice and play done in the earlier years begins to manifest itself in skillfulness and in what might be called athleticism. Motor skills like throwing, catching, kicking, balancing, rolling and batting approach the mature stage and allow some youngsters to be highly successful in traditional sports like baseball, soccer and basketball. Earlier years of practice also provide the foundation for success in sports like skiing, skating, golf, dance and gymnastics. This year is also the time when children frequently begin to identify themselves as athletic or unathletic, thereby influencing their future involvement in sports and physical activity. Note: During this period of development, childrens actual skill levels will vary based on their amount of physical activity. Sedentary children will not mature as quickly as those who participate in activities like dance lessons, team sports or backyard play.
source: http://www.pbs.org/parents/childdevelopmenttracker/eight/

TV or DVDs:

89%
32%
26%
21%
Handheld video game player:

Video game console:

iPad, iPod Touch or similar device:

Computers:

26%

Interacting with Others

When interacting with others, eight-year-olds enjoy sharing their viewpoints on a variety of topics. They have a clearly developed sense of self-worth and may express frustration in response to activities that they perceive as areas of personal weakness. Eight-year-olds begin to understand the concept of masking emotions and can vary their use of coping strategies to deal with challenging situations. In peer interactions, they may start to engage in leadership, goal-setting, elaborate fantasy play and an assortment of interactive games. Eight-year-olds still rely on adults for a sense of security, but are proud of their independence and will want to express it. Under emotionally stressful circumstances, they will seek adults in less direct ways but still need contact.

How much time are they spending on Devices?

1:52
0:42
0:31
Video game console

TV or DVDs:

Cooperation
Writing cursive and handwriting is done individually Usage of devices such as video game console, iPad, iPod Touch, handheld video game player and computer can be used with classmate or friend.
source: http://www.pbs.org/parents/childdevelopmenttracker/eight/

Computer:

Penmanship
Students write legibly in cursive writing, allowing for margins and correct spacing between letters in a word and words in a sentence.

Writing form
Handheld video game player:

0:18

Ipad, Ipod Touch or similar device:

Smartphone:

0:17

0:11

Students already know how to write handwritten letters, uppercase, lowercases and are expected in a proficiency level in order for them to start cursive writing.

Safety Critical
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

to10 year-olds spend 5 hours and 29 minutes. 30% of this time is spent multitasking, so the actual time spent on various devices is 7 hours and 51 minutes.
source: Parenting in the Age of Digital Technology: A National Survey. Centre on Media and Human Development School of Communication, Northwestern University. (2013), p. 24

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