Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 1 Murray State University Murray, Kentucky KATE Kentucky Academy of Technology Education Brenda C. Nix, Director Debbie Carter, Instructional Development Specialist Jaime Moyers, Instructional Development Specialist KATE Kentucky Academy of Technology Education College of Education

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 2 National Concerns –NCLB –Technology Goals Kentucky Mandates District Goals Students Our Task

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 3 Our Task Our task is to provide an education for the kinds of kids we have, not the kinds of kids we used to have, or want to have, or the kids of our dreams. -K.P. Gerlach ISTE Publications, Resources for Student Assessment

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 4 Student Voices What would help kids learn in the future? “Transporter so you can go into the past and meet all the other presidents, and people like Albert Einstein.” “Time Travel all the way, baby!!!” “Virtual Reality Classrooms” “If I was sick there would be a camera and I could push a button and connect to the school.” “IM on school computers…” Source: Visions , US Dept of Education

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 5 Catalysts for 2006 POS Mandates Federal Education Policy and Assessment –Visions 2020 Eighth-Grade Technology Literacy Requirement –No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 6 Catalysts for 2006 POS Mandates Primary Goal: To improve student academic achievement through the use of technology Encourage effective integration of technology resources and systems –Additional state funding for workstations

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 7 Kentucky Legislated Requirements Kentucky Education Reform Act of 1990 Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) and KRS Basis for instructional programs in Kentucky public schools Academic Goals and Expectations Administrative Regulations Required by KRS 156:160, KRS 158:6451 and 704 KAR 3:305 –Courses of study for the different grades –Minimum requirements for high school graduation (Class of 2012) *2006 Kentucky Program of Studies

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 8 Program of Studies Required Administrative Regulation is the Kentucky Program of Studies Implemented by 704 KAR 3:304 –Received Final Approval August 2006 –Included Requirements for the minimum content standards for all students before graduating from Kentucky public high schools. –Specifies the content standards for the required credits for high school graduation and the primary, intermediate and middle level content standards leading up to these requirements.

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 9 Program of Studies Scope and Purpose is to ensure that Kentucky’s students are prepared for the 21st Century Ensures that all students throughout Kentucky are provided with common content and opportunities Provides local school districts with a basis for establishing and/or revising standards-based curricula and instruction

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 10 Local Responsibilities Instructional programs must: Emphasize the development of students’ abilities to acquire, apply and integrate knowledge, skills, and understandings in real- life contexts and to problem-solve, make decisions, and think critically and creatively Assist students in connecting learning to the world beyond the classroom by exploring and investigating real issues and problems of communities, states, the nation, and the world

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 11 Local Responsibilities Instructional programs must: Recognize the diversity of students and how children learn, construct knowledge and acquire skills and concepts of the disciplines. Schools and school districts are also responsible for coordinating curricula across grade levels and among schools within districts. Determine how the district will measure competency.

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 12 *Our task is to provide an education for the kinds of kids we have, not the kinds of kids we used to have, or want to have, or the kids of our dreams. -K.P. Gerlach **Technology CompetencyTechnology Competency *ISTE Publications, Resources for Student Assessment **US Dept of Ed, Animation by Forest Park High School, VAhttp:// Program of Studies Mandates

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 13 “It is the belief of the Kentucky Board of Education that the Program of Studies for Kentucky Schools Primary-12 frames the critical standards necessary to prepare Kentucky students for successful transition to postsecondary options and the changing workplace and world of the 21 st Century. Schools and districts are responsible for translating these standards into practice.” Ky POS, page Program of Studies

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 14 Look at the POS 2006 Program of Studies

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 15 Look at the POS Kentucky Learning Goals 1.Basic Communication and Mathematics Skills 2.Application of Core Concepts 3.Developing Self-Sufficiency 4.Responsible Group Membership 5.Think and Solve Problems 6.Connect and Integrate Knowledge

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 16 POS Technology Mandates Organized by Grade Spans Primary Intermediate Middle High

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 17 Look at the POS Organization –Big Ideas 1.Enduring Knowledge (generalizations and understandings) 2.Skills and Concepts

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 18 Technology Goals Organized Around 3 Big Ideas: Information, Communication and Productivity Safety and Ethical/Social Issues Research, Inquiry/Problem-Solving and Innovation

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 19 Example of Skills Information, Communication and Productivity –Primary—Students will use and care for technology –Intermediate—Students will describe the uses of technology at home, school and workplace –Middle—Students will use a variety of technology to collect, analyze and present in all content areas –High—Students will apply, consolidate and extend the skills, knowledge and experiences acquired earlier to exhibit competence in the use of technology

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 20 Example of Skills Information, Communication and Productivity –Primary—Students will demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques, optimal posture and correct hand placement (left side, right side) –Intermediate—Students will demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques, optimal posture and correct hand placement (home row) –Middle—Students will demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques, optimal posture and correct hand placement (appropriate finger reaches and speed) –High—NONE

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 21 Example of Skills Safety and Ethical/Social Issues –Primary—Students will work cooperatively with peers, family members and others when using technology –Intermediate—Students will use proper social etiquette with any technology –Middle—Students will use proper social etiquette with any technology while collaborating with peers, experts and others –High—Students will use appropriate etiquette when interacting with global environments

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 22 Example of Skills Research, Inquiry/Problem-Solving and Innovation –Primary—Students will use teacher-directed Internet sources as a resource for information –Intermediate—Students will gather and use accurate information from a variety of electronic sources in all content areas –Middle—Students will locate and collect information from a variety of electronic resources and correctly cite sources –High—Students will select and evaluate appropriateness of information from a variety of resources, including online research databases, online catalogs/virtual library and web sites to answer essential questions

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 23 Questions??? 2006 Program of Studies

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 24 Making Connections Existing Curriculum (Including Core Content 4.1) Our Task—Part II

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 25 Making Connections Existing Curriculum (Including Core Content 4.1) Technology POS Our Task—Part II

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 26 Making Connections Existing Curriculum (Including Core Content 4.1) Technology POS Technology Best Practices Our Task—Part II

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 27 Making Connections Existing Curriculum (Including Core Content 4.1) Technology POS Technology Best Practices Instructional Strategies Our Task—Part II

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 28 National Concerns –NCLB –Technology Goals Kentucky Mandates District Goals –Teacher Needs Students Our Task

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 29 Implementation Review Curriculum Develop process to ensure all students gain competence Plan for concepts to build/ eliminate gaps What teachers/ classes are responsible for specific standards Revisit standards- Based units Infuse technology Do teachers Have PD Needs? Develop Strategies For Measuring competencies

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 30 Connecting Curriculum and Technology Using the KY Technology Program of Studies, teachers will integrate technology skills into classroom lessons and activities in order for students to demonstrate technology competency Collaboration Tool for Technology Integration Planning Tools for Implementation

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 31 Program of Studies Assessing the Technology Literacy of K-12 students –Local Tools –ISTE/Microsoft Assessment *ISTE/Microsoft Assessment National/State Assessment –CertiportCertiport –SkillCheck Technology Assessment in the Classroom –Benchmarks Kentucky Technology Program of Studies ISTE *ISTE has collaborated with Microsoft in the development of the NETS Online Technology Assessment

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 32 Other Resources Kentucky Curriculum Resources –KDEKDE –KET-EncyclomediaKET-Encyclomedia –KATEKATE ISTE Marco Polo Intel

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 33 Units of Study Technology Components Real-World “Authentic” Tasks and Assessments for Students (and Teachers)

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 34 Image of Children, Calloway County Schools Kentucky Program of Studies ources/Curriculum+Documents+and+Resources/def ault.htm Credits

Technology POS September 27, 2006Slide 35 Brenda C. Nix, Director KATE Kentucky Academy of Technology Education College of Education Murray State University Murray State University