Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan
EDU-225 Instructional Technology
April 13, 2013
Instructor: Toni Kutner
COMPREHENSIVE CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY PLAN
Mission Statement:
Teachers will promote 21st Century Pedagogy. Emphasis will be placed on core subjects to support state standards of learning. In addition, students will develop skills in creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, communications and collaboration, life skills and digital technology. Technology will be a tool to engage students in the learning process. Teachers will engage in professional development to enhance education. Teachers will prepare students for success in the 21st century global and multicultural community.
Vision Statement:
The 21st century student will learn to his or hers fullest potential. Technology will be woven into traditional and innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning. The needs of students will be fully addressed to prepare them for lifelong learning, personal success and independence for their future achievements.
Rational:
In order to prepare students of the future, it is necessary to engage students with the aid of new technologies. Students of today are digital natives. They have grown up in a society filled with innovative technology. Technology is advancing in an accelerated pace. It is role of educators to keep pace with these advances and find new and innovated ways to facilitate student learning. “Traditional 20th century educational practices will no longer provide you with the skills you need to teach your students effectively how to become productive citizens in today’s high-tech, global workplace” (Shelly, Gunter & Gunter, 2012).
In order to prepare students for the future core subjects will remain critical to student achievement. However, traditional methods of learning will not be enough. Teachers will have to teach students to think creatively with others. Teachers will teach children how to think creatively, think critically,
April 13, 2013
Instructor: Toni Kutner
COMPREHENSIVE CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY PLAN
Mission Statement:
Teachers will promote 21st Century Pedagogy. Emphasis will be placed on core subjects to support state standards of learning. In addition, students will develop skills in creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, communications and collaboration, life skills and digital technology. Technology will be a tool to engage students in the learning process. Teachers will engage in professional development to enhance education. Teachers will prepare students for success in the 21st century global and multicultural community.
Vision Statement:
The 21st century student will learn to his or hers fullest potential. Technology will be woven into traditional and innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning. The needs of students will be fully addressed to prepare them for lifelong learning, personal success and independence for their future achievements.
Rational:
In order to prepare students of the future, it is necessary to engage students with the aid of new technologies. Students of today are digital natives. They have grown up in a society filled with innovative technology. Technology is advancing in an accelerated pace. It is role of educators to keep pace with these advances and find new and innovated ways to facilitate student learning. “Traditional 20th century educational practices will no longer provide you with the skills you need to teach your students effectively how to become productive citizens in today’s high-tech, global workplace” (Shelly, Gunter & Gunter, 2012).
In order to prepare students for the future core subjects will remain critical to student achievement. However, traditional methods of learning will not be enough. Teachers will have to teach students to think creatively with others. Teachers will teach children how to think creatively, think critically,
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