1. Career Technology Developing 21st Century Skills

2. Preparing for the Future  “The current and future health of America’s 21st Century Economy depends directly on how broadly and deeply Americans reach a new level of literacy— ‘21st Century Literacy’—that includes strong academic skills, thinking, reasoning, teamwork skills, and proficiency in using technology.” --21st Century Workforce CommissionNational Alliance of Business  “ If we consider technology a tool to support education,...it is natural to recognize the need for training in the skills necessary to utilize the tool. ” -- (Technology Integration for Teachers Oct., 2006)  “The current and future health of America’s 21st Century Economy depends directly on how broadly and deeply Americans reach a new level of literacy— ‘21st Century Literacy’—that includes strong academic skills, thinking, reasoning, teamwork skills, and proficiency in using technology.” --21st Century Workforce CommissionNational Alliance of Business  “ If we consider technology a tool to support education,...it is natural to recognize the need for training in the skills necessary to utilize the tool. ” -- (Technology Integration for Teachers Oct., 2006)

3.  Competition is global not national or local  Maine must expand the number of enterprises conducting business globally and attract new businesses  One of the resources we need to attract companies is a technologically trained workforce  “ To be effective in the 21st century, citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media and technology.” --http://www.21stcenturyskills.org  Competition is global not national or local  Maine must expand the number of enterprises conducting business globally and attract new businesses  One of the resources we need to attract companies is a technologically trained workforce  “ To be effective in the 21st century, citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media and technology.” --http://www.21stcenturyskills.org

4. Defining 21st Skills * “ Demonstrate a sound conceptual understanding of the nature of technology systems and view themselves as proficient users of these systems. Understand and model positive, ethical use of technology in both social and personal contexts. ” --http://www.21stcenturyskills.org * “ Demonstrate a sound conceptual understanding of the nature of technology systems and view themselves as proficient users of these systems. Understand and model positive, ethical use of technology in both social and personal contexts. ” --http://www.21stcenturyskills.org

5. * “ Use a variety of technology tools in effective ways to increase creative productivity. * Use communication tools to reach out to the world beyond the classroom and communicate ideas in powerful ways. * Use technology effectively to access, evaluate, process and synthesize information from a variety of sources. * Use technology to identify and solve complex problems in real-world contexts. ” --http://www.21stcenturyskills.org * “ Use a variety of technology tools in effective ways to increase creative productivity. * Use communication tools to reach out to the world beyond the classroom and communicate ideas in powerful ways. * Use technology effectively to access, evaluate, process and synthesize information from a variety of sources. * Use technology to identify and solve complex problems in real-world contexts. ” --http://www.21stcenturyskills.org

6. Achieving 21st Skills for All In order for technology to become a seamless tool for digital communications, students must be emerged in the training and use of a variety of applications. --http://www.21stcenturyskills.org

7. Current  Computer Applications I provides solid training in document formatting and word processing, but it only introduces spreadsheets and presentations. It does not include databases.  The middle school introduces students to multimedia through projects in content area. Although students are able to complete projects with the help and supervision of teachers, the students do not develop the ability to repeat the process on their own.  Individual teachers assign projects in the content area using technology. Projects are not required by all teachers in a department. Therefore, some students will be exposed to technology as a problem solver, but not all.  Computer Applications I provides solid training in document formatting and word processing, but it only introduces spreadsheets and presentations. It does not include databases.  The middle school introduces students to multimedia through projects in content area. Although students are able to complete projects with the help and supervision of teachers, the students do not develop the ability to repeat the process on their own.  Individual teachers assign projects in the content area using technology. Projects are not required by all teachers in a department. Therefore, some students will be exposed to technology as a problem solver, but not all.

8.  Neither approach produces mastery for the majority of students. Each approach has its merits; however, alone each approach falls short of producing the results necessary for success. Both are needed to develop mastery.  There is not time enough in one semester to develop skills in all the areas that students will need for college and work.  It is also is unlikely that computer and software skills will not continue to change. Therefore, students must be able to adapt from one program to another. Achieving this level of transfer of skills requires a person to be well-grounded in technology.  Neither approach produces mastery for the majority of students. Each approach has its merits; however, alone each approach falls short of producing the results necessary for success. Both are needed to develop mastery.  There is not time enough in one semester to develop skills in all the areas that students will need for college and work.  It is also is unlikely that computer and software skills will not continue to change. Therefore, students must be able to adapt from one program to another. Achieving this level of transfer of skills requires a person to be well-grounded in technology.

9. Computer Applications I 2 areas of study  Career Research  Personal Profiles  Researching 1 career in each of the 16 career clusters  Virtual Job Shadows  Career Portfolio  Career Chats  Goal setting  Career Research  Personal Profiles  Researching 1 career in each of the 16 career clusters  Virtual Job Shadows  Career Portfolio  Career Chats  Goal setting

10.  Computer Skills  Skillbuilding & ergonomics  File management; network navigation  Word processing  Document formatting  Using web browsers and search engines  Copyright and ethics  Spreadsheet  Presentations  Desktop publishing & graphics  Computer Skills  Skillbuilding & ergonomics  File management; network navigation  Word processing  Document formatting  Using web browsers and search engines  Copyright and ethics  Spreadsheet  Presentations  Desktop publishing & graphics

11.  Achieve high level of skill in word processing and document formatting  Introduction of most other skills listed  Not enough time in one semester to develop skill mastery in all areas needed for college  Content area classrooms expose students to certain computer skills depending on project but students still need teacher direction  Achieve high level of skill in word processing and document formatting  Introduction of most other skills listed  Not enough time in one semester to develop skill mastery in all areas needed for college  Content area classrooms expose students to certain computer skills depending on project but students still need teacher direction

12.  Content area teachers are not assigning projects regularly because it takes time from teaching content to teach the skills needed  Another reason teachers do not assign technology projects is because they are unfamiliar with the tools  The success with word processing skill level is that it is taught in Computer Apps and used in most classes  We learn best that which we must use  Content area teachers are not assigning projects regularly because it takes time from teaching content to teach the skills needed  Another reason teachers do not assign technology projects is because they are unfamiliar with the tools  The success with word processing skill level is that it is taught in Computer Apps and used in most classes  We learn best that which we must use

13. “Bill Gates’ 12 rule for business at the speed of thought, is to ‘use digital tools to help’ customers solve problems for themselves.’…Choosing appropriate tools for the task and applying them to real-world situations in ways that add significant value results in increased collaboration, promotion of creativity, costruction of models, preparation of publications and other creative works.” -21st Century Workforce CommissionNational Alliance of Business “Bill Gates’ 12 rule for business at the speed of thought, is to ‘use digital tools to help’ customers solve problems for themselves.’…Choosing appropriate tools for the task and applying them to real-world situations in ways that add significant value results in increased collaboration, promotion of creativity, costruction of models, preparation of publications and other creative works.” -21st Century Workforce CommissionNational Alliance of Business

14. In order for students to be capable of making decisions about the best use of technology, it is necessary for them to master the skills and be able to use them without supervision and to decide which tool is most efficient for the job at hand. To do this students need more training and understanding of the use of technology applications. In order for students to be capable of making decisions about the best use of technology, it is necessary for them to master the skills and be able to use them without supervision and to decide which tool is most efficient for the job at hand. To do this students need more training and understanding of the use of technology applications.

15. Proposal  Change Computer Apps name to Career Tech I  More clearly represents course  Make minor changes in Career Tech I  More emphasis on evaluating web resources, ethics, netiquette, and Internet Safety  Use of email and attachments  Integrated into content area so that all students complete projects that apply skills learned in Career Tech I  Change Computer Apps name to Career Tech I  More clearly represents course  Make minor changes in Career Tech I  More emphasis on evaluating web resources, ethics, netiquette, and Internet Safety  Use of email and attachments  Integrated into content area so that all students complete projects that apply skills learned in Career Tech I

16. Career Tech II  Add a second level course at the sophomore level that integrates career activities and technology  Review ergonomics, ethics, copyright laws  Includes advanced features of word processing and document formatting  MLA and APA multipage reports  Add a second level course at the sophomore level that integrates career activities and technology  Review ergonomics, ethics, copyright laws  Includes advanced features of word processing and document formatting  MLA and APA multipage reports

17.  Spreadsheet functions and formulas  Creating and interpreting graphs  Creating and using sound files  Creating, retrieving, and interpreting database information  Continuation of electronic portfolio  Spreadsheet functions and formulas  Creating and interpreting graphs  Creating and using sound files  Creating, retrieving, and interpreting database information  Continuation of electronic portfolio

18.  Multimedia presentations  Use of sound  Video and animation  Web page design  Optimizing images  Adding sound, animation, movies  Knowing requirements to post and manage  Optimizing images for the web  These skills will be integrated into content area as all students complete required projects  Multimedia presentations  Use of sound  Video and animation  Web page design  Optimizing images  Adding sound, animation, movies  Knowing requirements to post and manage  Optimizing images for the web  These skills will be integrated into content area as all students complete required projects

19. Junior Career Class  Class focuses on preparation of documents for post secondary career pathway  Integrate computer skills into this course as well  Pictures of art, presentations, movies, how-to demonstrations by students all become part of a students portfolio and reinforces importance of use of technology  Class focuses on preparation of documents for post secondary career pathway  Integrate computer skills into this course as well  Pictures of art, presentations, movies, how-to demonstrations by students all become part of a students portfolio and reinforces importance of use of technology

20. Benefits for Students Strength of this approach is that students will receive computer training for 3 years, but it will not be in isolation. It will be reinforced throughout the school in classes. It will require the student to make practical application of techology.

21. Digital Native and Digital Immigrants  Immersed in media technology--iPods, cell phones, handheld gaming devices, computers, TVs, and game consoles 6 hours a day. --Synching Up with the iKid, www.edutopia.org www.edutopia.org  If we don’t teach them how to use technology responsibly and for practical applications, who will?  Immersed in media technology--iPods, cell phones, handheld gaming devices, computers, TVs, and game consoles 6 hours a day. --Synching Up with the iKid, www.edutopia.org www.edutopia.org  If we don’t teach them how to use technology responsibly and for practical applications, who will?

22.  In today ’ s wired, networked society it is imperative that students understand how to communicate using technology … Information technologies do not change what is required for high quality interactive communications, but it does add new dimensions that need to be mastered so they become transparent; otherwise they may interfere with rather than enhance communication. -21st Century Workforce Commission National Alliance of Business[xiv]

23. Implementation  Project needing 15 sections for sophomore class  Teacher teaches 12 sections  Option 1:  Add 1 teacher; cut web design/multimedia as it will be included in career tech class; Cut 2 other sections of classes based on numbers  Project needing 15 sections for sophomore class  Teacher teaches 12 sections  Option 1:  Add 1 teacher; cut web design/multimedia as it will be included in career tech class; Cut 2 other sections of classes based on numbers

24. Implementation  Option 2:  Add no new staff  Cut all other classes in the department which includes:  Cut Accounting I--which is a dual credit; interested and qualifying students earn 3 college credits from KVCC  Cut all Computer Art I & II classes which counts as a Fine Arts credit  Street Law, Real Life 101, Start Your Own Business, Sports & Enterntainment Marketing, Multimedia Web  Option 2:  Add no new staff  Cut all other classes in the department which includes:  Cut Accounting I--which is a dual credit; interested and qualifying students earn 3 college credits from KVCC  Cut all Computer Art I & II classes which counts as a Fine Arts credit  Street Law, Real Life 101, Start Your Own Business, Sports & Enterntainment Marketing, Multimedia Web

25. Implementation  Option 3  Postpone hiring a staff member for the junior career class  Instead hire a teacher for the sophomore Career Tech II class and postpone implementing the junior class for a year  Option 3  Postpone hiring a staff member for the junior career class  Instead hire a teacher for the sophomore Career Tech II class and postpone implementing the junior class for a year