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Curriculum Integration

Middletown Public Schools

Linda Savastano, Director of Technology

Vinnie Giuliano, Principal of J. H. Gaudet Middle School

Steven Ruscito, Principal of Middletown High School

Janice O’Donnell, Technology Integration Teacher

Ron Dumais, Technology Integration Teacher http://www.ri.net/middletown/techintegration.html

Middletown Public Schools, Middletown RI

May 2006

When does Curriculum Integration occur?

Integration occurs when the purpose of the learning activities is to focus the technology use on curriculum — discipline-specific, content-area curriculum — using technology as a tool to foster higher level outcomes.

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Why Did Middletown Integrate

Curriculum?

Students need to be proficient in the use of technology

Correctly designed, more depth into the content-area curriculum is possible

In the information age, there is an intrinsic need to learn technology

Students are motivated by technology, thus increasing academic engagement time

While working in more depth with the content, students are able to move beyond knowledge and comprehension to application and analysis of information

Students learn where to find information in an information rich world

Computer skills should not be taught in isolation

Students develop computer literacy by applying various computer skills as part of the learning process

Why was Curriculum Integration the right choice for Middletown?

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STRATEGIC PLAN

GOAL 1: STUDENT LEARNING By 2007, all

Middletown students will be assured of the opportunity to achieve high educational standards.

1.1 Provide access for all students to technology which supports improved student learning and the development of appropriate technological skills.

Why was Curriculum Integration the right choice for Middletown?

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TECHNOLOGY PLAN

 Driven by the curriculum standards and supports the educational mission and instructional goals of MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC

SCHOOLS and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

 Specific attention is given to addressing student standards for technology as defined by the National Educational Technology

Standards (NETS)

 As a part of the enrichment curriculum, these NETS are to be used as guidelines for providing instruction. The goal of the

Technology Applications NETS is for students to gain technology-based knowledge and skills and to apply them to all curriculum areas at all grade levels.

Why was Curriculum Integration the right choice for Middletown?

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS and NCLB

Meeting the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Goals for Enhancing

Education Through Technology

Primary Goal - The primary goal of this part is to improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary schools and secondary schools.

Additional Goals - The additional goals of this part are the following:

To assist every student in crossing the digital divide by ensuring that every student is technologically literate by the time the student finishes the eighth grade, regardless of the student's race, ethnicity, gender, family income, geographic location, or disability.

To encourage the effective integration of technology resources and systems with teacher training and curriculum development to establish research-based instructional methods that can be widely implemented as best practices by State educational agencies and local educational agencies.

What does curriculum integration look like in Middletown Public Schools?

•Technology Specialists support subject area teachers as they develop and implement tasks to integrate technology across the curriculum.

•Teachers schedule time in the computer classroom and then walk their students through a hands-on approach to learning and applying technology and content area standards for classrelated projects.

Lab Signup Process

Classroom teachers provide curriculum content, and GLE or GSE being assessed.

(e.g. Determining

Density – PS1

INQ+POC -2)

Classroom teacher meets with technology teacher to brainstorm, design, and plan lesson.

Technology instruction becomes the responsibility of the technology teacher while the curriculum content is directed by the classroom teacher.

(Excel directions)

Crossover instruction becomes more and more apparent as both teachers learn from each other.

Teachers agree on application that best suits the project, discuss ways to implement DL, and work collaboratively on criteria sheets and rubrics.

(Criteria Sheet)

A variety of applications are utilized as deemed appropriate for the predetermined outcome. (Power

Point, Word, Excel,

Paint Shop, etc…)

What does the role of the technology specialist look like in Middletown?

•Ensure technology literacy through competency in all students by grade 8

•Provide professional development for all staff (one to one and large class)

•Work collaboratively to develop common tasks, implement DL strategies, rubrics, and checklists.

•Support of school and teacher web sites

•Support of student information system, including scheduling, teacher grade submission and report cards

•First level of support for all district systems including but not limited to AESOP, SchoolDUDE, MyLearningPlan,I-Plan/RICERT,

Digital IEP Writer, Digital PLP Writer, Destiny, SchoolTIES,

MPSRI web mail, Network accounts and storage, MPSRI

SharePoint Portal, Microsoft Products,ePortfolio-RIEPS /PBGR.

Examples Integration Projects

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Science K-6

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Animals –

Report Writing

(PowerPoint – Grade 1)

Insects –

Report Writing

(PowerPoint – Grade 2)

Buoyancy -

Sinking & Floating

(PowerPoint - Grade 5)

Endangered Animals

(PowerPoint - Grade 6)

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Weather Project -

(Word/Student Research/Excel - Grade 6)

Motors & Magnets

Robotics

(Robolab - Grade 6)

Criteria Sheet

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Science 7 & 8

Density

Liquids vs. Solids

(Excel Spreadsheet – Grade 7)

Directions

Criteria Sheet

Life Science –

Diversity of Life

(PowerPoint – Grade 7)

Astronomy

Life in space?

(PowerPoint – Grade 8)

Weather –

Severe Weather Conditions

(FrontPage – Grade 8)

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Social Studies 5 & 6

Revolutionary War - Digital Portrait

Portfolio Task Sheet

(Word - Grade 5)

Rev. War -

Pathway to Discovery

(Excel - Grade 5)

WWII -

Pearl Harbor

(PowerPoint - Grade 6)

Ancient Greece

(Word - Grade 6)

Global Landforms -

Congo Basin

(Publisher - Grade 6)

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Social Studies 7 & 8

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Immigration Today– Push and Pull

Factors

(Publisher Brochure – Grade 7)

Ancient Rome – Everyday Life in Ancient

Rome

(Publisher Brochure – Grade 7)

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

5 Themes of Geography – Central Asia

(PowerPoint – Grade 7)

Ancient Egypt –

A Civilization or Not?

(PowerPoint – Grade 8)

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

Renaissance Is it better to be feared or loved?

(PowerPoint & Publisher

– Grade 8)

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Math K - 6

Numbers

Counting from 1-10

(PowerPoint – Kindergarten

)

Spreadsheet – Trip to Florida

(Excel - Grade 5)

Spreadsheet – Ms. Martin’s Expenses

(Excel - Grade 6)

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Foreign Language 5 - 8

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Family Members

– Ma Famille

(Gold wave - Grade 5)

Animals

– My Farm

(PowerPoint - Grade 5)

Numbers

– Battleship WWI

(Word - Grade 5)

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

Calendar –

Les jours et les mois

(Publisher – Grade 7)

Weather Reports –

Oral Presentation in French

(PowerPoint – Grade 8)

Weather Reports Oral Presentation in Spanish

(PowerPoint – Grade 8)

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

After School

Enrichment 5-8

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Student Newspaper

- Gaudet Times

(Publisher- Grade 5-8)

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

ELA K - 6

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Poetry

(Word

– Grade 3)

Poetry Web Pages

(Html – Grade 4)

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Procedural Writing

(PowerPoint – Grade 3)

Expository Writing

- ImagiNations

(Word/Paint Shop - Grade 5)

Poetry – Into the Sea

(Word - Grade 5)

Persuasive Writing

- Adopt a Pet

(Word - Grade 6)

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

English 7 & 8

Research Paper

(Grade 7 – Word and Publisher)

Fairy Tales

( Grade 7 – Word and Front Page)

Memoir Web Page

(Grade 8 – Word and FrontPage)

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Literary Development 7 & 8

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

My Journey to Ellis Island Tales of

Immigration

(Grade 7 – Word & Publisher)

Black History MonthImportant

Historical Figures

(Grade 7 – Word & FrontPage)

The Giver Project Vivid Memories

(Grade 8 – Paint Shop Pro & Publisher)

The Terrific Thirties –

Historical

Background for To Kill a Mockingbird

(Grade 8 – Publisher and Word)

The Fabulous Fifties Historical

Background for “Twelve Angry Men”

(Grade 8 – Publisher and Word)

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Music 5-8

Content –All That Jazz

(PowerPoint - Grade 8)

Portfolio Task Sheet

Society

- Rolling Stones Magazine

(Publisher - Grade 7)

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Consumer Science 5-8

Life Management

- Rent a Kid

(Publisher - Grade 5)

Life Management

- First Job

(Word - Grade 6)

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

II. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

III. TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technologyenhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

V. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

VI. TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Art 5-8

(Paint Shop Pro - Grade 7)

Special Effects & Deformations

Art 5-8

(Paint Shop Pro - Grade 7)

Special Effects & Deformations

Art 5-8

(Paint Shop Pro - Grade 7)

Student Book Cover Designs

(Paint Shop Pro/Graphic Design Software

Application - Grade 8)

Art 5-8

(Paint Shop Pro - Grade 7)

Self Portrait

Who Am I?

(Paint Shop Pro/Graphic

Design Software Application -

Grade 8)

How does the K – 8 program help to prepare and support the PBGRs?

•Helps to provide sufficient opportunities for students to learn and demonstrate that they have met the student requirements of the new

Diploma System

• Provides opportunity for a student to demonstrate proficiency in technology

•Provides opportunity for a student to demonstrate knowledge of applied learning skills

•Implements rigorous curricula, high quality instruction, and valid and reliable assessments of student performance

•Provides educators with the support they need to enhance their teaching craft in the form of job-embedded professional development

Questions

 What hardware and software applications are available to you and your students?

 What opportunities can you give your students to use technology in the curriculum?

 What do you think of when you hear the words “technology integration”?

 What steps can you take to integrate technology into your teaching environment?

 What challenges do your foresee for your situation?

 How can technology integration help to provide a better transition and support of the PBGRs in your district?

We did not want to promote the use of technology in isolation, but rather for it to be an integral component or tool for learning and communications within the context of all subject areas.

Linda Savastano , Director of Technology, lsavastano@mpsri.net

Vinnie Giuliano , Principal of J. H. Gaudet Middle School, vgiuliano@mpsri.net

Steven Ruscito , Principal of Middletown High School, sruscito@mpsri.net

Janice O’Donnell

, Technology Integration Teacher, jodonnell@mpsri.net

Ron Dumais , Technology Integration Teacher, rdumais@mpsri.net

Supplementary Documents

Technology Strategy Supports - MPS Strategic Plan

Assessment and Evaluation

Competencies Grades K-2

 Competencies Grades 3-5

Competencies Grades 6-8

 Applications Utilized

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