Curriculum & Instruction: Instructional Technology
Overview
Most current research on the implementation of computer-based technology in K-12 education reports that technology is a means, not an end; it is a tool for achieving instructional goals, not a goal in itself. In today's world, computer-based technology is not a frill, but an important component of any modern curriculum. The factors which repeatedly appear in the literature as crucial elements for successfully using technology include the following:
- Technology is best used as one component in a broad-based reform effort.
- Teachers must be adequately trained to use technology.
- Teachers may need to change their beliefs about teaching and learning.
- Technological resources must be sufficient and accessible.
- Effective technology use requires long-term planning and support.
- Technology should be integrated into the curricular and instructional framework.
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- Compass Learning: Odyssey Math (web)
- Criterion Online Writing Evaluation (Web)
- Discovery Education - unitedstreaming (Web)
- Fast ForWord (Server)
- Fastt Math (Server)
- NetTrekker (Web)
- PLATO (Comprehensive curriculum) (Web))
- Reading Assistant (Server)
- Rosetta Stone (Web)
- Scholastic Read 180 (Server)
- Scholastic System 44 (Server)
- Waterford Early Reading Program (Server)
- Technology Plan 2009-2012
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Compass Learning: Odyssey (Web)
Grades K-12
Odyssey Math is a web-based K-12 mathematics curriculum and assessment tool designed to allow for instructional differentiation and data-driven decision making in order to optimize student math achievement.
Criterion Online Writing Evaluation (Web)
Grades: 4-12+
The Criterion service is a Web-based application that evaluates a student's writing skills to provide score reporting and diagnostic feedback to both writing instructors and students. Students draft and submit essays and receive immediate feedback in the form of a holistic score and diagnostic annotations within each essay that guides instruction.
Discovery Education - unitedstreaming (Web)
Grades: PreK-12+
Discovery Education unitedstreaming is a digital video-based, online learning resource. Discovery Education provides on-demand access to more than 80,000 content-specific segments from 9,000 full-length educational videos that are standards-based.
Fast ForWord (Server)
Grades: 2-8
Fast ForWord is a software-based instructional program which is designed to build cognitive pathways for skills required for reading development: memory, attention, processing, and sequencing. Student progress is recorded and analyzed daily providing teachers with diagnostic information on current skills to develop strategies for enhancing each student's developing cognitive foundation/skills for reading.
Fastt Math (Server)
Grades: 1-12
FASTT system (Fluency and Automaticity through Systematic Teaching with Technology) is designed to help students develop fluency with basic math facts. FASTT Math assesses all students to address fluency gaps and to establish a baseline of fluency for each student. FASTT Math automatically differentiates instruction in customized, 10-minute daily sessions.
NetTrekker (Web)
Grades: K-12
NetTrekker is an online resource that connects to a wealth of standards-aligned digital resources and technology tools specifically designed for engaging students in a learning experience that supports their unique needs. All NetTrekker resources are hand-selected by expert educators to keep every search safe, focused, and relevant.
PLATO (Comprehensive curriculum) (Server)
Grades: 3-12 and Adult
PLATO courseware is used in support of classroom curriculum instruction in the content areas of math and language arts and is aligned to Standards. The NWEA (MAP) instrument and PLATO alignment allows for prescriptive intervention for each student.
Adult students use the courseware for Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation, ParaPro Test Preparation and MTEL test preparation.
Reading Assistant (Server)
Grades 9 - 12
The Reading Assistant software is a computerized supplementary reading program that relies on independent reading practice as a way of managing student performance.
Rosetta Stone (Web)
Grades: 6-12 and Adult
Rosetta Stone online language learning program provides digitally-enhanced lessons for foreign language classes
(25 different languages) as well as English language activities that supports ELL and LEP students who have recently arrived from other countries.
Scholastic Read 180 (Server)
Grades: 4-12
READ 180 is provided as a reading intervention program that uses technology, print, and professional development to meet the needs of students whose reading achievement is below proficient level. The program directly addresses individual needs through adaptive and instructional software, high-interest literature, and direct instruction in reading, writing, and vocabulary skills.
Scholastic System 44 (Server)
Grades: 5-12
System 44 was designed for the most challenged, struggling readers in Grades 5¬-12. System 44 is intentionally metacognitive and helps students understand that the English language is a finite system of 44 sounds and 26 letters that can be mastered.
- Assessment for screening and placement
- Research-based phonics instruction
- Highly motivating and age-appropriate adaptive technology
Waterford Early Reading Program (Server)
Grades: K-2
Waterford Early Reading ProgramT provides three levels of full-year instruction. From Level One for emergent readers through Level Three for developing fluency. The program incorporates skills like letter mastery, reading and listening development, controlled and natural language stories, complex spelling, basic writing skills, and comprehension strategies. Follow-up literacy materials are provided to students for home library use.
Technology Plan 2009-2012
Grades preK-12
Technology Implementation Plan
Each of the 147 classrooms on the high school campus features at least four computers with access to online instruction materials that can be used individually or integrated into classroom lessons using installed projectors and large flat screen monitors.