Technology Curriculum Maps
Currently in my district, we are working on creating technology curriculum maps for each grade level. These maps will allow all teachers to see the timeline of when the curriculum is to be taught, who will teach it, what subject/subjects it integrates with, and resources available for meeting the standard.
Part of the day was spent aligning the Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS) and the International Standards for Technology Education (ISTE). From there, "I can" statements were written, resources were gathered, and timelines were established.
Jan 2017 Update: With the update to the ISTE Student Standards, which were published summer 2016, we are currently revising our Tech Curriculum Maps. Our hope is to finish by the end of summer 2017 with the maps and move forward with creating Student Expectations per grade level.
As technology continues to change and progress teachers have come to realize that this is an ongoing process that will only change again once it is completed (updated METS are due to release very soon). However, with the support of the Instructional Technology Coach (that's me!), teachers will continue to have ongoing support in all areas to ensure positive student and teacher growth. Links will be placed below as our progress has been made. Stay tuned!
Part of the day was spent aligning the Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS) and the International Standards for Technology Education (ISTE). From there, "I can" statements were written, resources were gathered, and timelines were established.
Jan 2017 Update: With the update to the ISTE Student Standards, which were published summer 2016, we are currently revising our Tech Curriculum Maps. Our hope is to finish by the end of summer 2017 with the maps and move forward with creating Student Expectations per grade level.
As technology continues to change and progress teachers have come to realize that this is an ongoing process that will only change again once it is completed (updated METS are due to release very soon). However, with the support of the Instructional Technology Coach (that's me!), teachers will continue to have ongoing support in all areas to ensure positive student and teacher growth. Links will be placed below as our progress has been made. Stay tuned!