Curriculum Integration

Middletown Public Schools

Middletown Public Schools, Middletown RI

May 2006

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

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.

www.iste.org

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 SCHOOLSSTRATEGIC 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 technologywhich supports improved student learning and the development of appropriate technologicalskills.

Why was Curriculum Integration the right choice for Middletown?

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLSTECHNOLOGY 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 class-related projects.

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.

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

Lab Signup Process

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.

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.

Animals – Report Writing(PowerPoint – Grade 1)

Insects – Report Writing(PowerPoint – Grade 2)

Buoyancy - Sinking & Floating (PowerPoint - Grade 5)

Endangered Animals (PowerPoint - Grade 6)

Weather Project - (Word/Student Research/Excel - Grade 6)

Motors & Magnets – Robotics

(Robolab - Grade 6)

Criteria Sheet

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTSStudents 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

Examples Integration Projects

Science K-6

Science 7 & 8I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

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)

Social Studies 5 & 6I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

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)

Social Studies 7 & 8I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

Immigration Today– Push and Pull Factors

(Publisher Brochure – Grade 7)

Ancient Rome – Everyday Life in Ancient Rome

(Publisher Brochure – Grade 7)

5 Themes of Geography – Central Asia

(PowerPoint – Grade 7)

Ancient Egypt – A Civilization or Not?

(PowerPoint – Grade 8)

Renaissance - Is it better to be feared or loved?

(PowerPoint & Publisher – Grade 8)

Math K - 6I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

Numbers – Counting from 1-10

(PowerPoint – Kindergarten)

Spreadsheet – Trip to Florida (Excel - Grade 5)

Spreadsheet – Ms. Martin’s Expenses

(Excel - Grade 6)

Foreign Language 5 - 8I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

Family Members – Ma Famille (Gold wave - Grade 5)Animals – My Farm(PowerPoint - Grade 5)

Numbers – Battleship WWI

(Word - Grade 5)

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)

After School Enrichment 5-8

I. BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTSStudents 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

Student Newspaper - Gaudet Times

(Publisher- Grade 5-8)

ELA K - 6I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

Poetry (Word – Grade 3)

Poetry Web Pages(Html – Grade 4)

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)

English 7 & 8I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

Research Paper(Grade 7 – Word and Publisher)

Fairy Tales(Grade 7 – Word and Front Page)

Memoir Web Page (Grade 8 – Word and FrontPage)

Literary Development 7 & 8I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

My Journey to Ellis Island - Tales of Immigration

(Grade 7 – Word & Publisher)

Black History Month- Important 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)

Music 5-8I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

Content –All That Jazz

(PowerPoint - Grade 8)

Portfolio Task Sheet

Society - Rolling Stones Magazine (Publisher - Grade 7)

Consumer Science 5-8I. 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 ISSUESStudents 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 TOOLSStudents use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

IV. TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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 TOOLSStudents 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.

Life Management - Rent a Kid

(Publisher - Grade 5)

Life Management - First Job

(Word - Grade 6)

Art 5-8(Paint Shop Pro - Grade 7)

Special Effects & Deformations

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)

Art 5-8(Paint Shop Pro - Grade 7)

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

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?

Questions

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.netVinnie Giuliano, Principal of J. H. Gaudet Middle School, vgiuliano@mpsri.netSteven Ruscito, Principal of Middletown High School, sruscito@mpsri.netJanice O’Donnell, Technology Integration Teacher, jodonnell@mpsri.netRon 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