Curriculum scope and sequence for teaching applications : information communication technology
Date
2000
Authors
Nelson, Catherine Ann
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2000.
Abstract
This project consists of two components: The first component in print form provides
rationale, background, related literature and survey information. The second component is
the development of a scope and sequence website. This website, the main product of this
project, is available on the attached CDRom. The question which provided the genesis
for this project was: Which skills, content, assessment strategies, time frame and format
will provide the most practical and productive scope and sequence for implementation of
the two Integrated Resource Packages, (now called Resource Books): Applied Skills K to
7: Technology Education Component and Information Technology K to 7, mandated for
use in public schools by the British Columbia Ministry of Education? These Resource
Books do not provide a scope and sequence framework. They contain limited teaching
strategies, assessment information and resources. A review of current literature and
information from two teacher and two student surveys, indicated the need for a practical
framework of scope and sequence. My search for existing information for such a scope
and sequence led to print sources and websites throughout British Columbia and Canada,
and into the U.S.A. I wrote my scope and sequence as a website using the following three
sources, with permission, as basis: Mountain Brook City Schools Technology Scope &
Sequence; Learning Outcomes: School District No. 5 Scope & Sequence; School District
No. 6 Paired Activities for Simplified Technology Skills Scope & Sequence. The grids,
descriptors, examples of teaching strategies, assessment information and additional
resources on the website will allow teachers to understand the continuum of skill and
concept introduction, reinforcement and independent use. Also outlined are attainable implementation goals, with practical suggestions. It is my hope that this scope and
sequence website will prove useful to teachers for curriculum and professional
development planning and will truly enhance learning through technology.
Description
ix, 40 p. ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Educational technology , Teaching -- Aids and devices