Integration of Technology
Integration of Technology
Religion
English
Mathematics
Science
Social
Sciences
Foreign
Language
Physical
Education
Fine
Arts
Computer
Science
Resources
In
accordance with the Marianist tenet of educating for change, Chaminade accepts
the mandate to meet and address the powerful technological resources that are
available to educators. Recognizing
that this can be accomplished only through a blending of technology and content,
Chaminade has developed a curriculum for each discipline that addresses this
issue.
Individual
departments have devised strategies to integrate content and technology.
Additionally, each department will address ethical and responsibility
issues with respect to the use of technology in the curriculum.
While all department strategies will not be identical, each discipline
shares common goals that include fostering a climate of exploration and
discovery, as well as expanding the student's scope of learning beyond the
classroom walls.
Religion - Integration of Technology
To
understand, critically evaluate, and appropriately use contemporary technology
as a tool for fulfillment of God given human potential.
This will be accomplished by:
· Using technology as a support to each student's learning;
· Promoting media literacy through recognition of ideologies, implied values, stereotypes, and hidden agendas in media;
· Making appropriate use of media to reinforce religious themes and values;
· Promoting moral and ethical use of the Internet by supporting school policy as outlined in the handbook;
· Making creative use of presentation technology to enhance lesson planning, e.g. Power Point;
· Evaluating technology in the light of Catholic Christian values; and,
· Training teachers in the use of technology and providing ongoing technical support.
· Through department meetings, teachers will assess on a quarterly basis the types of technology being used in lesson plans and the value of their inclusion.
· Media and technology experts will be invited to observe and evaluate the use of technology in religion classes.
· Teachers will encourage and evaluate student use of technology in class projects.
· Financial resources to pay for training of teachers.
· Acquire necessary computer equipment.
· Ongoing.
English - Integration of Technology
To
encourage students to utilize computer technology in researching information via
Internet resources, interacting with authors, and composing assignments that
reflect the writing process.
This will be
accomplished by:
·
Educating students in the use of various search engines to research
topics appropriate to the English curriculum;
·
Providing opportunities for students to compose writing assignments on
the computer from brainstorming to the final product;
·
Encouraging electronic storage of student-generated work;
·
Encouraging the use of computer-based resources that support the
curriculum;
·
Assigning a variety of writing projects that must be computer-generated;
·
Allocating time for students to research and possibly interact with
established authors on the Internet;
·
Educating students to assess a web site for suitable use within a
research project; and,
·
Compiling annual comprehensive student portfolios of writing projects
beginning at grade six.
·
Students will be required to complete at least one computer-generated
writing project per semester that reflects the various steps of the writing
process.
·
Students will compose a number of homework assignments that will be
copied on disks and added to their Chaminade portfolios.
·
Students will keep a record of their internet searches and author
interactions in their portfolios.
·
Projects will be graded on thoroughness, content, writing rubrics.
·
Continuing the current policy of rigorous teacher in-servicing will
require funding for workshops and conferences.
·
Storage areas for portfolios need to be allocated.
·
Materials to create portfolios must be purchased.
·
Project will be implemented September 2000.
Mathematics - Integration of Technology
To
integrate the use of technology including the TI-83 calculator and the Internet
into the mathematics curriculum.
This will be accomplished by:
· Training in the use of the graphing calculator of Math Department members from both campuses through a series of in-house work sessions beginning August 1999;
· Requiring staff development for Math Department members not familiar with the Internet; and,
· Requiring Algebra II students to purchase a graphing calculator (preferably a TI-83).
· Tests and quizzes in Algebra II, and other advanced math classes will routinely have questions that require the use of the graphing calculator for their solution.
· Portfolios of Internet-based inquiry or sites visited could be a part of instructional assessment.
· TI-83 graphing calculator with view screen will be purchased by December 1999.
· Purchase additional TI-83 graphing calculators with view screens.
· Desk-top computers with Internet access need to be allocated.
· August 1999 for graphing calculator training.
· TI-83 graphing calculator purchase in 2000 and ongoing for Internet training.
Science - Integration of Technology
To
enable students to experience technology-based instruction across the entire
science curriculum at each grade level.
This will be
accomplished by:
·
Conducting an annual inventory of current equipment and assessment of
supplies needed for classroom instruction;
·
Continuing and expanding articulation between the middle school and high
school;
·
Training teachers in the use of available technology such as the
Internet, CD-ROM, and laser disc;
·
Integrating technology into specific instructional units in the science
curriculum;
·
Integrating CBL (Computer Based Learning developed by Texas Instrument)
activities into the curriculum;
·
Meeting with Science Department members to create joint projects for
students (e.g., computer modeling of various physical processes); and,
·
Including computer-based presentations into biology and physical science
courses.
·
Teachers will use a rubric to measure the success of technology as a
learning tool.
·
Students will be graded on activities that involve the gathering of data
using CBL equipment.
·
Projects involving computer science will be graded and considered for
entrance into the Science Fair.
·
Biology instructors will include two presentations that require the use
of technology per semester.
·
The majority of biology and physical science students will present
computer-based presentations.
·
Science laboratory on each campus should be equipped with a minimum of
nine computers.
·
Video projection systems should also be incorporated into each
laboratory.
·
Continued updating and purchasing from the wish list.
·
Strategies will be developed and implemented as soon as possible.·
Formal implementation will begin immediately and continue over a
five-year plan.
Social Studies - Integration of Technology
To
implement an effective and efficient use of technological resources for student
research and presentation of curriculum material/information.
This will be accomplished by:
· Providing students with both formal and informal instruction on Internet usage as well as multimedia presentation options beginning in grade six;
· Developing progressively challenging Internet assignments;
· Allocating specific time during class for group experimentation and implementation of various technological strategies;
· Encouraging creative presentations using computer-based and technologically oriented resources; and,
· Allowing sufficient time for students to be oriented in the skills necessary to do multimedia research and prepare projects (i.e. integrate computer labs with content curriculum).
· Students will be required to complete at least one grade appropriate project per year that contains a multimedia component.
· Student projects will be assessed for content as well as multimedia literacy.
· Increased number of classroom computers and other technological resources.
· Increased student access to a variety of technological resources.
· Increased department budgets to allow for purchase of a variety of multimedia equipment.
· In-service, workshop opportunities for faculty to improve their own technological competency.
· Informally the plan is already in progress on both campuses.
·
A formal program should be in place by September 2001.
Foreign Language - Integration of Technology
To use technological resources that aid in foreign language acquisition.
This
will be accomplished by:
· Utilizing classroom computers to instruct students how to use the Internet to obtain information regarding the current theme of study;
· Identifying Internet sites which deal with foreign language topics;
· Requiring students to use the Internet outside of the classroom to accomplish tasks assigned by the teacher at least once a semester; and,
· Considering the implementation of a requirement for students to purchase and use CD-ROM programs accompanying textbooks for lower levels of foreign language study where available.
· Student implementation of technological materials will be monitored on a regular and informal basis using class discussions and presentations on information taken from active Internet sites.
· Take home tests will be administered to assess students’ ability to access Internet sites and use CD-ROMS.
· Teachers will receive student feedback regarding implementation of technological materials through questionnaires.
· Workshops and seminars to develop teacher proficiency in the use of technology applied to the foreign language classroom.
· Funds to finance departmental workshops and seminars.
· Strategies will be developed and implemented Fall 2000.
Physical Education - Integration of Technology
To
integrate the Internet and hand-held computer technology into the physical
education curriculum.
This will be accomplished by:
· Using the most up-to-date training technologies, specifically video;
· Attending seminars and conferences in related areas;
· Working with computer lab personnel to develop scheduled use of facilities;
· Keeping web site information up to date; and,
· Putting activity log work (grades six through eight) on the web site so parents can learn more about it and assist their children.
· Assigned work will show the students’ ability to access information on the web and use it in a class setting.
· Students will use the Chaminade PE web page to find out missed work on days they were absent.
· Computers in the high school physical education office with Internet access.
· Hand held video camera, VCR, and video projector.
· Strategies are ongoing.
Fine Arts - Integration of Technology
To
continue to cultivate the implementation and integration of new technological
advances in the area of the arts.
This will be accomplished by:
· Increasing faculty participation in technology workshops, classes, and conferences;
· Motivating students to embrace technology;
· Updating and maintaining equipment in the department; and,
· Exploring ways to incorporate technology into the curriculum.
· Students will be assessed on their use of technology in specific teacher created assignments.
· An increase in financial commitment devoted to faculty attendance at workshops and conferences.
· Interfacing with the Management Information Systems.
· An increase in the Fine Arts budget for technology.
· Strategies will be developed during 1999 – 2000 school year and implemented beginning Fall 2000. Updates will be effected as necessary.
Computer Science - Integration of Technology
To use technology to assess student work whenever possible in computer science courses.
This will be accomplished by:
· Evaluating each computer science course to determine how technology-based assessment is currently being incorporated;
· Determining how each course can be improved with a shift toward authentic technology-based assessment;
· Quantifying an annual goal of technology-based assessments as appropriate for each course;
· Investigating online and web assessment software to facilitate online assessment; and,
· Developing and implementing authentic technology assessments as determined above.
· Computer science faculty will report their progress to Computer Science Department chairs.
· Software needs to be purchased.
· Computer science teachers need to be trained in new software.
· MIS needs to continue to support these technologies.
· Time needs to be allocated to develop and share successful assessments among computer science faculty.
· Strategies will be developed in the 1999-2000 year and implemented as soon as possible.
Resource (Middle School Campus) - Integration of Technology
To
maintain the high level of informational resources we currently provide, and to
continue to increase resources to keep up with demand and technological
progress.
This will be accomplished by:
· Increasing our physical space to accommodate more students and classes;
· Working with administration and physical plant to increase budget and physical accommodations;
· Providing suitable online and CD-ROM informational databases for student research and the needs of faculty, administration, and staff;
· Providing extensive, hands-on instruction during information literacy classes in the library classroom(s) (containing 30 computers); and,
· Reinforcing information literacy skills in the upper grades via adequate space in the library and the addition of library classroom(s).
· The department's effectiveness will be measured through collaboration with schools of comparable size and population within the Independent School Library Exchange network.
· More space.
· Library classroom(s).
· Expanded Resource Department budget to accommodate rising costs of purchasing developing technologies, as well as continuing subscription fees and site licenses, which increase annually.
· Ongoing.
Resource (High School Campus) - Integration of Technology
To
expand and increase networking capabilities to provide remote access to OPAC and
other electronic resources for students and faculty. To make the Resource
Department’s technological resources more user-friendly. To provide
appropriate electronic databases for student, faculty, administration, and staff
needs.
This will be
accomplished by:
·
Consulting with the M.I.S. Department to provide necessary remote access
to computer labs and classrooms;
·
Working with teachers and Academic Assistant Principal to schedule
classes in computer labs for group training in onsite resources; and,
·
Providing hands-on instruction to students in computer labs on the
Resource Department’s electronic resources.
·
Effectiveness will be determined by the number of electronic resources
remotely accessible in labs.
·
Progress will be determined by the number of classes that can be
scheduled in labs.
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Successful student manipulation of electronic resources will be evaluated
by department staff.
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Department staff will assess the rate of experienced student users
offering assistance to their peers.
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M.I.S. manpower to extend remote access to Resource Department’s
electronic databases.
·
Availability of class time in computer labs, which could necessitate the
construction of additional computer lab/classrooms.
·
Additional staffing will allow continued efficient operation while the
librarian is instructing students in computer labs.
·
Being technology-dependent, the Resource Department needs to be in a
priority position for technical support, i.e., through a much-needed increase in
M.I.S. staff.
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Expanded Resource Department budget to accommodate rising costs of
purchasing developing technologies, as well as continuing subscription fees and
site licenses, which increase annually.
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June 2000 for remote electronic access to Resource Department’s
programs.
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September 2000 and ongoing for group computer lab instruction and
academic implementation.
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