Computer+Curriculum+Proposal

From the desk of     Jodi Allison Mishkin-Michaelson Technology Curriculum Proposal In person or Remote Teaching I. Technology Literacy a. "computer skills and the ability to use computers and other technology to improve learning, productivity, and performance." (US Department of Education, 1996) II. Technology Application III. Ethical Implications
 * //__Objectives:__//**
 * 1) Introduction
 * 2) Technology Bingo
 * 3) Index Cards ~ What do you want to learn about / What will be useful for you to learn?
 * 4) Basic computer concepts and language
 * 5) Basic computer lingo
 * 1) i. File formats
 * 2) ii. Shared files
 * 3) iii. Operating Systems
 * 4) i. Accessing files from multiple locations
 * 5) i. Cite internet materials
 * 6) i. Net etiquette
 * 7) ii. Social media
 * 8) iii. Sexting
 * 9) iv. cyberbullying g
 * 10) 1. Court Cases
 * 11) 2. Resources
 * 12) 3. Education
 * 1) Basic understanding of Computer Network Infrastructure
 * 1) Basic trouble shooting
 * 2) Basic Short cut keys
 * 3) Acceptable Use / Legal / Ethical Issues
 * 4) State & Federal Laws
 * 5) Acceptable use policies
 * 6) Copy write laws that pertain to the internet / computer
 * 1) Parent consent for use of specific websites and publishing of student work / pictures
 * 2) Computer Safety, Cyberbullying, sexting, netetiquette
 * 1) Computer Safety Issues
 * //__Possible Activity:__//** Hot Topic: Social Media Trends in Education ~ Does it belong or not belong
 * 1) Text pole
 * 2) Blogging Response
 * 3) Respond to others posts
 * 4) Read Relevant Literature / Articles
 * 1) Integration of Technology into Curriculum
 * 2) Word processing software
 * 1) i. Tips and Tricks in Microsoft World
 * 2) i. Grading
 * 3) ii. Merging lists
 * 4) iii. Graphs
 * 5) iv. Charts
 * 6) i. News letters
 * 7) ii. Pamphlets
 * 8) i. Power Point
 * 9) ii. Smart Software
 * 10) 1. hyperlinks, audio, graphics
 * 11) i. The creation of a Wiki Resource
 * 12) i. Electronic resources
 * 1) Spread Sheets / Data bases
 * 1) Publishing Software
 * 1) Presentation Software
 * 1) E-mailing Basics
 * 2) Web 2.0 Tools
 * 1) Library Resources
 * 1) Technology & Literacy Instruction ~ How Technology is changing Literacy Instruction (Review Select Literature on Technology and Literacy)
 * 1) Reading ~ Electronic Books / On line Texts
 * 2) Writing ~ Word Processing, Graphic Organizers, collaboration writing, publishing of on line work, internet based communication, research skills
 * 3) Listening ~ audio books
 * 4) Speaking ~ recording voice
 * 5) Critical Thinking
 * //__Possible Activity:__//** Creation of a joint resource wiki
 * 1) Teaching and Learning with Technology
 * 2) What does current research say?
 * 3) Adapting a variety of lessons
 * 4) 1 computer
 * 5) 1 computer for every child
 * 6) Assistive Technology
 * 7) Technology for students with special needs
 * 1) i. Definition / Law
 * 2) ii. Text to speech software
 * 3) iii. Speech to text software
 * 4) iv. Basic computer adaptations
 * 5) v. Graphic organizers
 * //__Possible Activity__//**: Create a video pod cast of either a software or hardware you would like to include into a lesson plan next year (show how it works and how it can be integrated into your curriculum)
 * 1) Technology Evaluation
 * 2) Evaluation Rubrics for software
 * 3) Assessment Rubrics for assignments
 * 4) Pros and Cons / Challenges of implementing technology
 * 5) What additional education is available
 * 6) Conferences
 * 7) Webinars
 * 8) Mulit User Virtual Environments
 * 9) Pitriworld
 * 10) Jewish Computing ~ Computers in the Jewish Classroom
 * 11) Hebrew software / webware
 * 12) Jewish Resources