PD-Intro-to-Tech-Standards

Overview of 2009 Technology Standards, introduction to new NJDOE standards page (njcccs.org), how to search standards, 21st century skills and Classroom application documents with lessons plans, online tools and resources. Participants will review new technology curriculum for grades K-8.
 * Introduction to the 2009 Technology Standards and new Technology Curriculum**

__**Agenda**__
 * A look at the 2009 standards: mission, vision, standards, strands, essential questions, skills
 * 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards website: @http://njcccs.org/ ** <= IMPORTANT!!! **
 * Classroom Application Documents for Standard 8.1 (Educational Technology)
 * [[file:Technology Standard Learning Objectives.pdf]] (8.1 & 8.2 Scope & Sequence K-8)
 * Review Supplemental Resources
 * NCS Web 2.0 Tools Collection
 * NJDOE Technology Toolbox
 * Route 21 - Partnership for 21st Century Skills
 * What does learning look like in a 21st century classroom? [discussion]
 * Little Kids - Big Potential (YouTube)
 * Mrs. Cassidy's Classroom Webpage
 * [[file:21st Century Classroom Jobs.ppt]]
 * How is learning different in the 21st century? [discussion]
 * What would you like to try in your classroom this year?
 * ILA "Techfusion" Wiki: http://ncs-ila-techfusion.wikispaces.com/
 * K-4 Computer Technology Curriculum (maps)
 * [[file:Computer Technology Map Grade K.pdf]]
 * [[file:Computer Technology Map Grade 1.pdf]]
 * [[file:Computer Technology Map Grade 2.pdf]]
 * [[file:Computer Technology Map Grade 3.pdf]]
 * [[file:Computer Technology Map Grade 4.pdf]]

__**Background**__

The NJDOE is driving systemic change via educational technology unlike any initiative ever before. We are fortunate to have a DOE that is one of a growing number of state departments of education that recognize the power of technology to transform teaching and learning. __**Most importantly, it means our standards have changed**__. Quoting from this [|NJDOE News press release] ( **red** emphasis added) ... major CCCS changes include:
 * **All content standards** now **require the infusion of interdisciplinary connections, technology and global awareness**.
 * The revised standard nine, **21st Century Life and Careers,** includes **new standards on life and career skills and personal financial literacy** designed to help students in all grades learn about money, credit and debt management and planning, savings and investing, and a **new career and technical education standard**.
 * The **Math** standard incorporates **best practices from other states and countries** where students have shown high levels of achievement.
 * The **Language Arts Literacy** standard adds a **focus on the use of digital technologies in reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing** . It also incorporates world literature to **develop students’ cross-cultural perspectives of authors and audiences from other regions of the world**.



Attendees


 * Baker, Sindy || sbaker@ncs-nj.org || ELEMENTARY ||
 * Best, Mary Lou || mbest@ncs-nj.org || ELEMENTARY ||
 * Casselman, Karen || kcasselman@ncs-nj.org || MIDDLE ||
 * Crooks, Fay || fcrooks@ncs-nj.org || ELEMENTARY ||
 * Donovan, Lynda || ldonovan@ncs-nj.org || MIDDLE ||
 * Doyle, Linda || ldoyle@ncs-nj.org || MIDDLE ||
 * Edelmann, Shana || sedelmann@ncs-nj.org || ELEMENTARY ||
 * Hedrich, Antoinette || ahedrich@ncs-nj.org || ELEMENTARY ||
 * Polak, Kristen || kpolak@ncs-nj.org || MIDDLE ||
 * Serago, Krystle || kserago@ncs-nj.org || ELEMENTARY ||
 * Supp, Carleena || csupp@ncs-nj.org || MIDDLE ||
 * Thomas, Jill || jthomas@ncs-nj.org || ELEMENTARY ||

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