EducationalComputing

David Goldschmidt, Ph.D.Computer Science

The College of Saint Rose

Curriculum and Technology

Welcome to the Digital Age

Digital media enables teachers to use a combination

of technologies that appeal to digital learning styles

The Digital Generation

The digital generation: much moremedia-centric than ever before

Curriculum Curriculum refers to the knowledge, skills,

and performance standards students are expected to acquire in particular

grade levels or programs

– Described in a written plan

– Often standardized by state or county

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/standards.html

Curriculum Standards Curriculum standards define what

students are expected to learnat specific educational stages

Curriculum Standards Curriculum standards define what

students are expected to learnat specific educational stages

Curriculum Standards Curriculum standards define what

students are expected to learnat specific educational stages

Benchmarks A benchmark is a specific measurable

learning objective usually tied to a curriculum standard

Technology Integration Technology integration combines

technology with each subject area of a curriculum to enhance learning

Also referred toas curriculum integration

Apply technology to help meetthe benchmarks of curriculumstandards

Think of technology as auseful tool in the classroom

Technology Integration Technology can help capture the

attention of students and motivate them to learn

Help teach a diversepopulation of studentswith different learningstyles, special needs, etc.

Classroom Integration vs. Labs Computer labs provide students

with access to computers andtechnology outside of the classroom

Classroom integration enablesteachers to use computersdirectly at the point of instruction

Which approach is better? Why?

Integration Strategies Direct students to work on assignments

involving technology outside of the classroom

Changing Instructional Strategies Teachers are rapidly shifting from

being dispensers of knowledgeto facilitators of learning

Students learn with ateacher’s guidance andassistance

Students work onindividual andteam-based projects

Changing Instructional Strategies Learning is no longer the storage and

regurgitation of knowledge

Learning incorporates creative thinking,problem solving, analytical thinking, etc.

Lesson Plans A lesson plan describes:

Lesson content Method of delivery Specific goals and timelines Student benefits

Find lesson plans online http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/

Lesson Plans Lesson plans contain the following

information: Categorization (Science, Math, English, etc.) Applicable grade levels Synopsis and applicability Lesson “hook” (i.e. how to draw students in) Background information Task(s) Rubrics for evaluation of student

achievement

Lesson Plans Planning lessons with technology

requires an understanding of student skill levels Use a skills assessment survey

A KWL chart is an instructional planning toolthat assists teachers in identifyingcurriculum objectives based onwhat students already know Know/Want to Know/Will Learn

KWL Chart

KWL Chart