Stage 1, Desired Results Continued ~ Meaning:
Understandings
Teachers will understand that...
U1 There are different types of technological tools that are best applied for certain tasks or skills, and for all stages of the inquiry process, which, when used effectively, will transform learning for students in the 21st Century
U2 Technology can be used to differentiate instruction and motivate students to learn
U3 The SAMR Model that can be used to assess their curriculum to ensure that they have transformed student learning
U4 There are people to help them at the school. They should not hesitate to ask for help at any time.
U5 Technology is always changing and that teachers must be 21st Century learners also, at all times
U6 PLP's are a great way to start connecting content areas with technology
U7 Their students must engage in virtual and blended lesson opportunities
U8 Technology can be used to connect students with others, both locally and globally
Essential Questions:
Teachers will keep considering...
In which new and different ways, can I model and integrate technology into the curriculum, to continuously motivate students and reach their multiple intelligences?
What are the best strategies, to ensure that the tech tools I choose, will actually transform learning for all of my students?
How can I connect curriculum (content, skills, and assessments) to student Personalized Learning Plans, i.e. personalize student learning for so many different students, and how do I anticipate the personal goals of all students, to continually adjust the curriculum for each and every one of my 21st Century learners?
How shall I stay on the cutting-edge of technology, to keep up with the learning needs of all students?
Acquisition
Teachers will know...
K1 ISTE standards for teachers
K2 Rules for the SAMR model
K3 How to motivate students to learn and differentiate curriculum with technology
K4 Strategies to connect classroom content and PLP's with technology
K5 A variety of tech tools to use in their curriculum
Teachers will be skilled at...
S1 Selecting appropriate tech tools for differentiation, motivation of students, and the different stages of inquiry in the design of curriculum (content, skills, and assessments)
S2 Making connections to possible careers/jobs/studies with their classroom content with technology
S3 Creating virtual content for students to use 24/7
S4 Creating blended learning opportunities for students
S5 Modeling digital citizenship and responsibility
Teachers will be familiar with...
Understandings
Teachers will understand that...
U1 There are different types of technological tools that are best applied for certain tasks or skills, and for all stages of the inquiry process, which, when used effectively, will transform learning for students in the 21st Century
U2 Technology can be used to differentiate instruction and motivate students to learn
U3 The SAMR Model that can be used to assess their curriculum to ensure that they have transformed student learning
U4 There are people to help them at the school. They should not hesitate to ask for help at any time.
U5 Technology is always changing and that teachers must be 21st Century learners also, at all times
U6 PLP's are a great way to start connecting content areas with technology
U7 Their students must engage in virtual and blended lesson opportunities
U8 Technology can be used to connect students with others, both locally and globally
Essential Questions:
Teachers will keep considering...
In which new and different ways, can I model and integrate technology into the curriculum, to continuously motivate students and reach their multiple intelligences?
What are the best strategies, to ensure that the tech tools I choose, will actually transform learning for all of my students?
How can I connect curriculum (content, skills, and assessments) to student Personalized Learning Plans, i.e. personalize student learning for so many different students, and how do I anticipate the personal goals of all students, to continually adjust the curriculum for each and every one of my 21st Century learners?
How shall I stay on the cutting-edge of technology, to keep up with the learning needs of all students?
Acquisition
Teachers will know...
K1 ISTE standards for teachers
K2 Rules for the SAMR model
K3 How to motivate students to learn and differentiate curriculum with technology
K4 Strategies to connect classroom content and PLP's with technology
K5 A variety of tech tools to use in their curriculum
Teachers will be skilled at...
S1 Selecting appropriate tech tools for differentiation, motivation of students, and the different stages of inquiry in the design of curriculum (content, skills, and assessments)
S2 Making connections to possible careers/jobs/studies with their classroom content with technology
S3 Creating virtual content for students to use 24/7
S4 Creating blended learning opportunities for students
S5 Modeling digital citizenship and responsibility
Teachers will be familiar with...
- F1 Barbara Stripling's Inquiry process
- F2 Specific Tech tools, which allow students to access, take notes, organize, synthesize, show what they have learned, share what they have learned, and reflect upon what they have learned
- F3 Vermont State Legislative Act #77 ~ Vermont Agency of Education ~ Personalized Learning Plan information
- F4 Tech standards, specifically for teachers, and from the CCSS, AASL, and from the State of Vermont ~ Agency of education
- F5 How to connect students, via technology to both, local and global communities
- How to connect their own, classroom content and technology, with PLP's to personalize student learning