Benton Harbor Area Schools

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1 Benton Harbor Area Schools Technology Plan Years covered by this plan: Start Date: July 2014 Next State Review: June 2017 Draft Date: June 2014 Berrien County Intermediate School District Code: This Technology Plan can be found at: Technology Plan Draft pdf District web page can be found at: Dr. Leonard Seawood, Superintendent Contact Person: Laura Montey, IT Manager Benton Harbor Area Schools, 636 Pipestone, Benton Harbor, MI Telephone: Fax: District Code: 11010

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE... I DISTRICT...1 District School Improvement Vision Statement...1 District School Improvement Mission Statement...1 District School Improvement Values...1 District Goals...1 District Demographics...1 TECHNOLOGY...2 Introduction...2 Technology Vision Statement...2 Technology Mission Statement...2 Technology Goals and Objectives...2 CURRICULUM...4 CURRICULUM INTEGRATION...4 Technology Curriculum Program Objectives...4 Alignment With District Goals...4 Kindergarten/First Grade Benchmarks...5 Second Grade Benchmarks...5 Third Grade Benchmarks...5 Fourth Grade Benchmarks...6 Fifth Grade Benchmarks...7 Elementary Information Technology Integration Into All Content Areas...8 Sixth Grade...9 Seventh Grade...9 Eighth Grade...10 Middle School Information Technology Integration Into All Content Areas...11 Information Technology...12 Information Technology for Business Majors...13 Accounting I / II (11th / 12th Grade)...13 Office Specialist I/II (11th/12th Grade)...14 Medical Office / Legal Office (11th/12th Grade)...15 Cisco Networking Academy (11th / 12th Grade)...16 Certified Internet Webmaster (11th/12th Grade)...16 Language Arts Grades Mathematics Grades Science Grades Social Studies Grades High School Information Technology Integration Into All Content Areas...19 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT...20 Improving MEAP Scores...20 Credit Recovery...21 TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY...21 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS...22 COLLABORATION...23 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT...24 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES...24 Professional Development Goals...24

3 Professional Development Plan...24 Professional Development Timeline...24 SUPPORTING RESOURCES...25 INFASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE,...26 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SOFTWARE...26 INFRASTRUCTURE AND HARDWARE...26 High School...26 Alternative Education Learning Academy... Error! Bookmark not defined. Freshman Academy and Middle Schools... Error! Bookmark not defined. Elementary Schools...26 Wide Area Network...27 Wireless Connectivity...27 Future Plans...27 TECHNICAL SUPPORT...28 SOFTWARE...28 INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SOFTWARE NEEDS...29 FUNDING AND BUDGET...30 BUDGET AND TIMETABLE...30 COORDINATION OF RESOURCES...31 MONITORING AND EVALUATION...32 EVALUATION...32 CIPA AND ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY...32 CIPA Compliance...32 Acceptable Use Policy...33 BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY POLICY...34 REVISED: BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS COMPUTER NETWORK POLICY...35

4 PREFACE The potential power of technology is in how it meets the needs of the learner. First and foremost is providing technological learning that enhances and reinforces the curriculum goals of the District, which are based on meeting the needs of all students. Identifying how technology can best be used in each building is just as important as the amount and use of technology in each classroom and building. Procedures and criteria have been developed to assure that software and hardware in the District will support the curriculum, enhance instruction, and facilitate staff support and training. Staff development and support are key elements to any District s success. Therefore, a key component is the development of the human infrastructure of the District. The Information Technology staff and individuals at each building that have been identified as technology support staff will provide ongoing support and training for District employees. Additional support and training will be sought from other sources such as software and hardware vendors, the Berrien County Intermediate School District, colleges and universities, local businesses, business partnership organizations, and state and national governments. The hardware part of this component will include a training center as well as providing easy access to technology at every building. Staff development must be flexible because the needs of the learner and the constant evolution of technology are not static. The District understands that this component requires ongoing effort and time and is committed to this endeavor. It is evident that for any technology plan to be successful, technology must be acquired and maintained. The plan desires to do more than provide hardware at every building. The potential power of technology is in how it meets the needs of the learner. The professional staff must work in a technological environment that enhances and strengthens their teaching through peerto-peer support and fosters learning and community as well as student support connections. Technology is accessible to every classroom and media center for every building in the District. The building and District wide area network infrastructure will be maintained and enhanced to meet the needs of the students and staff. This technology plan is not an end in itself. It is an important part of a systemic approach to meet the current and future educational needs of the students in the Benton Harbor Area Schools. i

5 DISTRICT District School Improvement Vision Statement We, the Benton Harbor Area Schools, are committed to guarantee our students a quality education, worthy as any in the nation. We are dedicated to developing a strong abiding sense of values and nurturing an appreciation for educational excellence, in an environment of mutual respect and trust. We will take the lead to become a major force in revitalizing, strengthening, and serving our community. District School Improvement Mission Statement The Benton Harbor Area Schools will assure all students the opportunity to gain a challenging and quality education. District School Improvement Values We believe: All students can learn and are entitled to a challenging and quality education. Learning is a life-long process. Understanding, respecting, and valuing the worth of every person is essential. Parent(s) are a child s first teacher and families are vital partners in the education of students. The educational process must be relevant, reflecting integrity and ethics by preparing students to become involved and productive citizens. The Benton Harbor Area Schools employees and students will strive for greater excellence. Community partnerships strengthen the educational program. District Goals Increase academic performance at a level greater than the prior year according to District and State standards. Improve student retention. Continue sound fiscal management and operational improvement. Increase parental involvement. Continue emphasis on staff development and professional excellence. District Demographics Benton Harbor Area Schools is a PK 12 District located in southwest lower Michigan providing services to approximately 2,700 students in one high school, one alternative education school, four 1 st -8 th grade schools, one kindergarten and one pre-kindergarten school. The District employs approximately 172 instructional staff. The ethnicity breakdown of the District is: 0.32% American Indian/Alaskan native; 011% Asian; 89.63% Black (not Hispanic); 5.45 % Hispanic; 0.21% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Over 90% of the District s population is economically disadvantaged. 1

6 Introduction TECHNOLOGY This document is intended to provide focus and direction for all stakeholders in the Benton Harbor Area Schools in providing technology to support all aspects of the educational process. The primary goal is to enhance instruction, improve learning, foster increased involvement of students and staff, and improve communication between everyone in the educational process. Benton Harbor Area Schools believes that the integration of technology into the schools can be an important vehicle for stimulating learning. Technology can create an environment where content is presented in ways that engages and involves students more directly. The real challenge of integrating technology into the schools is much more human than technological. It is about helping people integrate these technologies. Therefore, the ideas presented in this document cover the development of the human infrastructure as well as the hardware infrastructure necessary to enhance learning, communication, and information management through the use of technology. Technology Vision Statement Benton Harbor Area Schools is dedicated to providing all students with the opportunities to reach their intellectual potential in society where the workplace, school, and home are profoundly impacted by technology. Realizing that the true power of technology is in how it meets the needs of the learner, technology will be viewed as an integral part of the curriculum and instruction. All students will have the opportunity to learn about technology, its applications and limitations, and its importance and impact on the society in which we live. Technology Mission Statement To enhance learning, communication, and information management through the use of technology. Technology Goals and Objectives 1. The District will provide technological learning to meet curriculum goals for all students. a. Identify how technology can best be used in each building to enhance the learning experience for all students. b. Increase the use of the tools of technology. c. Continually explore emerging technology and how it can be used in the classroom. d. Develop partnerships with businesses, industries, civic, and community organizations to provide experiences for students and staff to see how technology is used in the world of work. 2. Provide staff professional development and support in the use of technology in curriculum areas and building management. a. Develop and train building support teams. 2

7 b. Provide staff professional development by curriculum area and grade level. c. Provide release time/incentives for staff development. d. Maintain a training site and technology resource center with easy access for staff. e. Provide staff with opportunities to share successes and failures with each other regarding the use of technology in the classroom. f. Coordinate efforts with the intermediate school district, other school districts, community colleges, and businesses to provide staff development activities. 3. Provide the appropriate technology hardware and software for every classroom and building. a. Provide access in every classroom and media center to the resources on the building and District networks and the Internet. b. Provide the hardware and software necessary to increase the access of audio, video, distance learning, and multimedia in every classroom, every building and District. c. Develop a method, via the District s network, where staff can share teaching strategies, resources and provide support with peers in other locations. 4. Maintain ongoing improvements, updates, and maintenance of all technology presently in the District. a. Standardize hardware and computer application software configurations for the District. b. Develop a hardware and software update and replacement schedule. c. Develop and maintain a hardware and software inventory. d. Develop a procedure to properly dispose of old and/or unusable hardware. e. Provide hardware troubleshooting training for staff. 5. Improve teacher-student-parent communication using available technology. a. Continually explore hardware and software that will allow parents to be more involved in their child's education. b. Increase parent knowledge of how technology enhances their child's learning. c. Provide opportunities for parents and the community to observe students using technology in the schools. 6. Maximize the use of investment of the District's projected financial resources available for communications and technology. a. Assure that technology is considered in all curriculum decisions and purchases. b. Maintain and enhance a computer network infrastructure in each building and within the District. c. Explore all opportunities with regard to funding for technology through grants, bonds, building budget development, and universal service funds. 3

8 Technology Curriculum Program Objectives CURRICULUM Curriculum Integration Apply appropriate technologies that will enable students to become creative and effective users of productivity tools. Use technologies to input, retrieve, organize, manipulate, evaluate, and communicate information that will enable students to become capable information technology users. Employ a systematic approach to technological solutions by using resources and processes to help students become problem solvers and decision-makers. Use and transfer technological knowledge and skills that will enable students to become informed, responsible, and contributing citizens and workers. Apply ethical and legal standards in planning, using, and evaluating technology. Investigate and evaluate the impact technology has had on society and the work place. Alignment With District Goals These broad program objectives align with and support the District curriculum goals. Benton Harbor Area Schools' instructional philosophy is student centered. We believe curriculum integration is best addressed by concentrating on the regular use of technology by all students as a means of instruction and as an object of instruction. Technology use in grades K-5 will concentrate on enhancing the existing curriculum by providing students the opportunity to engage in activities that are impossible or difficult without technology. Students will be introduced to the keyboard as early as kindergarten. K 5 students will have experiences in word processing at all elementary schools, as well as the introduction of desktop publishing to students in grades 3-5. Elementary schools will also incorporate technology into all areas of the curriculum. Students will take part in a project-oriented approach to technology. Projects will include book reviews, class newspapers, book publishing, research reports, introductory multimedia/presentation projects, and telecommunications via on-line resources. 4

9 Kindergarten/First Grade Benchmarks Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Content Knowledge Familiar with keyboard Lift/right hand position (use of yarn on keyboard to give sense of hand positions) Familiar with menu File menu: open, save and print Keys: delete, return and arrow Use mouse to insert cursor Compose, utilize graphic, print Exploration Introduction Introduction Application Of Knowledge Examples Key recognition games and exercises Drill games and exercises from appropriate software Create story with pictures and letters Creative writing sample Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time All year Weekly practice Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Second Grade Benchmarks Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Desktop Publishing Multimedia/ Presentation Content Knowledge Home row hand position Key/finger accuracy Review first grade content Files, menus, quit Font selection/size Type text, choose graphic, edit and print Combine text, image, and use existing sound for a multimedia presentation Introduction Introduction Exposure Exposure Application Of Knowledge Examples Creative word processing exercises Specific language drills Collection of original poems (minimum of two per student) Use simple programs combining text and graphics Research and integration with interdisciplinary units Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time All year Weekly practice minutes per session Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Third Grade Benchmarks Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Content Knowledge Cover all letter keys, shift, space bar and punctuation File menu: new, open, close, save as (title of document), print preview and print Edit menu: undo Document menu: spelling and thesaurus Tab key Practice Introduction Application Of Knowledge Examples Content from Language Arts and Social Studies Use the computer to compose, edit and print personal letters, stories, poems, etc. Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time All year Two times per week minutes per session Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum 5

10 Desktop Publishing Multimedia/ Presentation File menu: new, open, close, save as, print preview and print Edit menu: undo Reference menu: spelling and thesaurus Picture menu: add graphics Text menu: font selection/size Review second grade content Record a sound Relate multimedia presentation to content area (examples: field trip, thematic units, class book, etc.) Introduction Introduction Individual book review using report form Create book review presentation Research and integrate with interdisciplinary units Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Fourth Grade Benchmarks Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Desktop Publishing Multimedia/ Presentation Content Knowledge Left/right hand position Home row hand position Correct key/finger Review third grade content Access template Edit menu: cut, copy, paste and select all Justification and style Font type and size Review third grade content Text menu: font, alignment and style Review third grade content Knowledge of currently available software Organize and arrange information for a multimedia presentation Create and import images from a variety of sources Create and use sound from a variety of sources Application Of Knowledge Examples Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Review Content area application All year Two times per week minutes per session Introduction Introduction Implementation Use the computer to compose, edit and print personal letters, stories, poems, etc. Sample in portfolio Class newspaper (minimum of two entries per student) Sample in portfolio Research and integrate with interdisciplinary units Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum 6

11 Online Telecommunications Introduce online telecommunications Learn acceptable use of online communication Knowledge of individual software Exploration Pen pal communication Research Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Fifth Grade Benchmarks Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Desktop Publishing Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Content Knowledge Review and reinforce fourth grade content Review fourth grade content Set margins and tabs Create folders and classify own documents Review fourth grade content Set margins and tabs Use different borders and colors Review fourth grade content Review fourth grade content Learn legal and ethical behaviors when using online information and technology Mastery of introductory skills Mastery of introductory skills Demonstrate introductory skills Application Exploration Application Of Knowledge Examples Content area application Use the computer to compose, edit and print personal letters, stories, poems, etc. Use the computer to compose, edit and print content area assignments Sample in portfolio Individual project based on research topics, including electronic resources from science, social studies or school theme Sample in portfolio Research and integrate with interdisciplinary units Pen pal communication Research Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time All year Two times per week minutes per session Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum Process will occur year long as it is integrated into appropriate curriculum 7

12 Elementary Information Technology Integration Into All Content Areas Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science World Languages Word processing, spell check, thesaurus and grammar checking software used in writing process Database and telecommunication s for research and communications Organize, track, investigate and Database and spreadsheet software used in research Intervention, remediation, and reinforcement of software for skill development Simulation software used in problem solving Software and online resources for map skills CD-ROM and online resources for research Multimedia software and hardware used in student reports and productions Instructional resources on videotape and Database and telecommunications for research Multimedia software and hardware use in student reports and productions Computer-based laboratories for measurement/analys is Optical technologies World language word processors for writing Vocabulary review via computer Introduction to languages via digitized voice Digitized audio for language development Telecommunications and database resources for research communicate progress in reading with databases and spreadsheets Intervention, remediation, and reinforcement of language arts skills Multimedia reports and productions with graphics, text and sound Creation of timelines of events Desktop publishing of documents, reports and other published materials Video portfolios Computer generated graphs Database and telecommunications for research and communications Instructional resources on videotape and instructional television instructional television Still video and digitizing peripherals used in student projects Desktop publishing of student projects and reports Simulation software for problem solving Individual and cooperative learning involving computer-based resources for research and analysis Simulation software for problem solving Instructional resources on videotape and instructional television Download and analyze data from weather satellite via internet resources Review of basic skills and concepts using computer-based resources Arts Music Physical Education Special Education Media Centers Computer drawing programs for creative expression Design compositions involving various computer-based resources Multimedia production and portfolios Use of still and live video in projects Animation software Database and telecommunication s for research Art history and appreciation involving sources on video and CD- ROM Database and telecommunications for research in music appreciation and history Resources on audio compact disc Use of MIDI interface for music composition and performance Creative music expression using multimedia resources Research in health and physical education involving computerbased resources Database and telecommunicatio ns for research Instructional resources on videotape and instructional television CAI software for remediation Assistive peripherals and software for special needs Word processing Intervention, remediation, and reinforcement of skills development Instructional resources on videotape and instructional television Multimedia production Use of laptop computers Computerized card catalog Databases on CD-ROM Telecommunications, including satellite television and local and world-wide online resources for research Multiple computer stations for teacher/student use Multimedia work stations Central location of electronic resources 8

13 Technology use in grades 6-8 will build on the skills learned at the elementary level. The middle school will integrate keyboarding throughout the curriculum to reinforce these skills. Students will further their knowledge by completing courses in word processing, multimedia/presentation, spreadsheet and database throughout their middle school experience. Across the curriculum in all content areas, middle school teachers will integrate the technological skills that students have learned in their elementary years. Teachers will integrate word processing skills into their courses at the sixth, seventh and eighth grade levels. The seventh grade course will introduce spreadsheet applications and enhance multimedia/presentation applications, encouraging teachers to integrate these applications across the curriculum. The eighth grade course will introduce database and expose students to the more advanced features of multimedia/presentation as a communication tool, and wherever possible, integrate these applications across the curriculum. Therefore, students will leave the middle school having improved their keyboarding and multimedia/ presentation skills and having mastered word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. They will also have a greater understanding of the World Wide Web as a preexisting database and a research tool. Sixth Grade Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Online Telecommunications Content Knowledge Review and reinforce keyboarding skills and introduce numeric keypad Demonstrate word processing skills: entering, storing, editing, page setup, formatting and revising text Demonstrate the use of tabs and columns within a document Demonstrate the use of headers and footers Review fifth grade content Use online resources that are appropriate to accomplish a specific task Application Of Knowledge Examples Content area application Creative writing (i.e. fractured fairy tales, poetry, stories, etc.) Letter writing, reports, essays for business and personal use Spelling vocabulary exercises Integrate with academic core classes Content area application Career research Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Required course Nine weeks Every day Required course Nine weeks Every day Required course Nine weeks Every day Seventh Grade Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Spreadsheet Content Knowledge Review and develop keyboarding and numeric keypad skills Review and develop word processing skills covered in the Word Processing - Sixth Grade class Introduce spreadsheet/computer applications and use learning activities to answer "what if" questions by manipulating numeric data formulas Application Of Knowledge Examples Content area application Content area application Personal Business Unit: Budget spreadsheet Grade calculator Integrate with academic core classes Integrate applications, i.e. word processing with spreadsheet inserted Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Required course Nine weeks Every day Required course Nine weeks Every day Required course Nine weeks Every day 9

14 Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Introduce technology media (computer, telecommunications, still and live video, etc.) to collect, process and store information Use information technologies as tools for creative expression and communication of ideas Use online resources that are appropriate to accomplish a specific task Model legal, ethical and responsible behaviors when using online information and technology Produce a product using online resources combined with other resources Integrate with academic core classes Content area application Career research Required course Nine weeks Every day Required course Nine weeks Every day Eighth Grade Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Database Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Content Knowledge Review and develop keyboarding and numeric keypad skills Review and develop word processing skills covered in the Word Processing - Sixth Grade and Information Technology I - Seventh Grade classes Introduce database/computer applications as a tool to organize and access information Use pre-existing databases as a research tool Review Information Technology I content Apply technologies to interpret, analyze, synthesize and evaluate data information Review Information Technology I content Learn strategies for online searching which aid in the management and movement of data Organize and analyze information in order to draw conclusions and implications based on the online investigation Application Of Knowledge Examples Content area application Content area application Personal Business Unit: Baseball card, music, CD database Address book Integration units with academic core classes Integrate with academic core classes Interdisciplinary unit - leadership project Content area application Career research Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Required course Nine weeks Every day Required course Nine weeks Every day Required course Nine weeks Every day Required course Nine weeks Every day Required course Nine weeks Every day 10

15 Middle School Information Technology Integration Into All Content Areas Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science Spreadsheets to solve problems Graphing calculators to discover concepts visually Reinforce basic skills with computer software Simulation software used in problem solving Computer generated graphs Word processing, spell check, thesaurus, and grammar checking software used in the writing process Database and telecommunications for research Outline/brainstorm software and CD-ROMs for writing Multimedia projects with graphics, text and sound Desktop publishing of newspaper Desktop publishing of documents, reports and other published materials Telecommunications to use online resources Multimedia projects with graphics, text and sound Databases from online resources Simulations Spreadsheets to graph statistics Still video and digitizing peripherals used in student projects Desktop publishing of travel brochures Multimedia/Presentation of reports Database and telecommunications for research Multimedia/Presentation reports with graphics, text and sound Download and analyze data from Internet Nationwide collaboration via telecommunications Simulation software for problem solving Arts Music Physical Education Life Management Computer drawing programs for creative expression Design compositions Multimedia production using still and live video Critique art work Art history and appreciation involving online resources Animation Database and telecommunications for research Compact disks on musical classics with analysis and history or writing Create music Develop music library Caloric analysis for physical fitness Database for tracking of sports statistics Computer interfaces to measure pulse in training Database and telecommunications for research Database and telecommunications for research Spreadsheets to graph and analyze nutrients in different food groups Spreadsheets to graph and analyze personal financial management Database and telecommunications for research World Languages Special Education Technology Education Media Centers World language word processors for writing Vocabulary review via computer Introduction to languages via digitized voice Compact disks with digitized speech Telecommunications for research Computer software for remediation Technology as a tool to accomplish required objectives Skill development and reinforcement Use of laptop computers Principles of technology Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computerized diagnostic devices Multimedia reports with graphics, text and sound Spreadsheet to graph and analyze data Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) software for extension activities Computerized card catalog Multiple databases on CD and the World Wide Web Telecommunications for research and Internet instruction 11

16 The goal at the high school will be to continue to build on the skills learned in grades K-8 by incorporating technology into all areas of the curriculum. Word processing, spreadsheet applications database manipulation, multimedia presentations, and online resources will be integrated into student-required courses. Student elective courses will provide additional technological skills, including CAD/CAM, computerized accounting and multimedia information. Students will produce word-processed documents; manipulate databases and generate specified reports; understand and use on-line resources; discuss, and model ethical, legal, and responsible uses of technology; use spreadsheet applications; demonstrate communication skills through the creation of multimedia projects and presentations; create, manipulate, and interpret spreadsheets; and use content-specific software. Information Technology Benchmark Keyboarding Content Knowledge Develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding Application Of Knowledge Examples Content area application Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Skill building throughout semester course Word Processing Database Spreadsheet Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Utilization of word processing to convey understanding, relay information, and interpret data Creation of databases to manipulate and interpret information Generation of database reports to demonstrate understanding and interpretation of data Utilization and creation of spreadsheets to organize and automate financial applications Development of presentation skills (create, modify, manipulate, customize, manage, and deliver computerized presentations) Utilization of online resources and communication software to find, share, convey, and interpret information Cross-curricular projects presenting information in proper report format Cross-curricular projects organizing, manipulating, and interpreting data Balance sheets, project budgets, forecasting, etc. Integrate with academic core classes / cross-curricular projects to present core academic material using original multimedia creations Communication among class members and between schools Use of the internet for research & reporting purposes semester course (concentrated study for 4 weeks) semester course (concentrated study for 4 weeks) semester course (concentrated study for 4 weeks) semester course (concentrated study for 4 weeks) semester course (concentrated study for 2 weeks) 12

17 Information Technology for Business Majors Benchmark Keyboarding Content Knowledge Develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding Application Of Knowledge Examples Content area application Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Skill building throughout course Word Processing Database Spreadsheet Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Decision Making Utilization of word processing to convey understanding, relay information, and interpret data Careers related to word processing Creation of databases to manipulate and interpret information / Generation of database reports to demonstrate understanding and interpretation of data Careers related to database functions Utilization and creation of spreadsheets to organize and automate financial applications / financial management Careers related to spreadsheet functions Development of presentation skills (create, modify, manipulate, customize, manage, and deliver computerized presentations) Careers related to multimedia functions Utilization of online resources and communication software to find, share, convey, and interpret information Careers related to online telecommunications functions Utilize decision-making skills to update EDP Cross-curricular projects presenting information in proper report format Production of: reports, memos, labels, business documents, desktop publishing, and integration of database and spreadsheet into word processing documents Cross-curricular projects organizing, manipulating, and interpreting data Balance sheets, project budgets, forecasting, cash disbursements, petty cash, deposits, and expense account documentation Integrate with academic core classes / cross-curricular projects to present core academic material using original multimedia creations Manage presentation files, import objects into presentation Communication among class members and between schools Use of the internet for research & reporting purposes Participate in job shadowing, classroom visitations, field trips, etc. course (concentrated study for 8 weeks) course (concentrated study for 8 weeks) course (concentrated study for 8 weeks) course (concentrated study for 8 weeks) course (concentrated study for 2 weeks) course Accounting I / II (11th / 12th Grade) Benchmark Keyboarding Content Knowledge Develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding Application Of Knowledge Examples Content area application Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Skill building throughout semester course Word Processing Database Utilization of word processing to convey understanding, relay information, and interpret data Creation of databases to manipulate and interpret information Utilization of word processing to convey financial information Utilization of database to manipulate and interpret financial information course course 13

18 Spreadsheet Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Accounting / Computerized Accounting Advanced Accounting Utilization and creation of spreadsheets to organize and automate financial applications / financial management Development of presentation skills (create, modify, manipulate, customize, manage, and deliver computerized presentations) Utilization of online resources and communication software to find, share, convey, and interpret financial data Fundamentals of Accounting, accounting equation, chart of accounts, posting entries, accounting cycle, etc. Differentiating and analyzing various financial concepts and systems Automation of accounting / finance documents Use of multimedia to present financial proposals Research, interpretation, and communication of financial data Use of computerized accounting to set up and maintain a sole proprietorship Use of computerized accounting to analyze and compare accounting systems, methods course course course 36 weeks 36 weeks Office Specialist I/II (11th/12th Grade) Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Database Spreadsheet Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Content Knowledge Develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding Utilization of word processing to convey understanding, relay information, and interpret data Demonstration and refinement of interpersonal skills through word processing Creation of databases to manipulate and interpret information Generation of database reports to demonstrate understanding and interpretation of data Utilization and creation of spreadsheets to organize and automate financial applications / financial management Development of presentation skills (create, modify, manipulate, customize, manage, and deliver computerized presentations) Careers related to multimedia functions Utilization of online resources and communication software to find, share, convey, and interpret information Explore, evaluate, compare, propose an e-business Application Of Knowledge Examples Goal setting for speed and accuracy building Speed typing strategies Preparation for MOUS certification Preparation for MOUS certification Preparation for MOUS certification Preparation for MOUS certification Preparation for IC3 certification Creation of an e-business Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Skill building throughout semester course (concentrated study for 1 week) course (concentrated study for 7 weeks) course (concentrated study for 7 weeks) course (concentrated study for 7 weeks) course (concentrated study for 6 weeks) course (concentrated study for 2 weeks) 14

19 Management Services Mail Procedures, money management, office organization, management theories, human resource management Practice and refine related management service skills course (concentrated study for 6 weeks) Medical Office / Legal Office (11th/12th Grade) Benchmark Keyboarding Word Processing Database Spreadsheet Content Knowledge Develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding Utilization of word processing to convey understanding, relay information, and interpret data Demonstration and refinement of interpersonal skills through word processing Creation of databases to manipulate and interpret information Generation of database reports to demonstrate understanding and interpretation of data Utilization and creation of spreadsheets to organize and automate financial applications / financial management Application Of Knowledge Examples Goal setting for speed and accuracy building Speed typing strategies Preparation for MOUS certification Preparation for MOUS certification Preparation for MOUS certification Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Skill building throughout semester course (concentrated study for 1 week) course (concentrated study for 4 weeks) course (concentrated study for 4 weeks) course (concentrated study for 4 weeks) Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Medical Office/ Legal Office Development of presentation skills (create, modify, manipulate, customize, manage, and deliver computerized presentations) Careers related to multimedia functions Utilization of online resources and communication software to find, share, convey, and interpret information Explore, evaluate, compare, propose an e-business Medical terminology, document processing and procedures / Legal terminology, document processing and procedures Preparation for MOUS certification Preparation for IC3 certification Creation of an e-business Practice and refine related medical office/ legal office skills course (concentrated study for 2 weeks) course (concentrated study for 2 weeks) course (concentrated study for 18 weeks) 15

20 Cisco Networking Academy (11th / 12th Grade) Benchmark Network Design Content Knowledge OSI model; IP / IPX addressing; encapsulation; LAN topologies & media; cabling installation; configuration of IP addresses, routers, switches; LAN methods; VLANs, WAN service/technologies; IP telephony Application Of Knowledge Examples Preparation for CCNA certification Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time 36 weeks Network Administration Set up user workstation; manage environment; execute network applications/software resources; install & configure print servers/set up printers; automate access to the internet; customize and optimize desktop; perform routine software maintenance; monitor network performance, and explain Preparation for CCNA certification 36 weeks Certified Internet Webmaster (11th/12th Grade) Benchmark Word Processing Database Spreadsheet Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Web Development & Administration Content Knowledge Utilization of word processing to convey understanding, relay information, and interpret data Creation of databases to manipulate and interpret information Generation of database reports to demonstrate understanding and interpretation of data Utilization and creation of spreadsheets to organize and automate financial applications / financial management Development of presentation skills (create, modify, manipulate, customize, manage, and deliver computerized presentations) Utilization of online resources and communication software to find, share, convey, and interpret information Analyze content & technical needs; develop and design a web application, implement a web application, maintain a web application, manage a web environment, manage e- commerce web activities Application Of Knowledge Examples Preparation for IC3 certification Preparation for IC3 certification Preparation for IC3 certification Preparation for CIW certification Preparation for CIW certification Prepare for CIW certification Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time course course course course (concentrated study for 6 weeks) course (concentrated study for 2 weeks) 30 weeks 16

21 Language Arts Grades 9-12 Benchmark Word Processing Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Content Knowledge Well written, visually pleasing documents using word processing skills Reports created on a computer with title page, outline, text, works cited parenthetical referencing Demonstrate proper use of text and document formatting and manipulation Apply technologies to research, interpret, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information Compose, communicate and illustrate ideas Demonstrate an understanding of various techniques used to create a multimedia presentation Review strategies for online searching Demonstrate the ability to access and filter information resources Organize and analyze information in order to draw conclusions and implications based on the online investigation Demonstrate legal, ethical and responsible behavior when accessing online information Establish online conferences with remote sites Application Of Knowledge Examples Essays Themes Research reports Letters Timelines Peer editing Integration units Creative expression Express multiple viewpoints Present research documents Use of online resources to research Publish research documents Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Minimum of five hours per semester per class Minimum of five hours per semester per class Minimum of five hours per semester per class Mathematics Grades 9-12 Benchmark Spreadsheet Content Knowledge Demonstrate formatting of cells Use formulas to perform calculations Demonstrate editing, clearing, cutting, copying and pasting of cells Demonstrate formula writing with multiple cells Display answers in a variety of ways Create spreadsheets to solve complicated mathematical situations Demonstrate graphing functions Create pie charts, line graphs and bar charts to represent data Application Of Knowledge Examples Calculate the sum and average of data Evaluate the measure of the angles of triangles, trapezoids, parallelograms, kites and rectangles Evaluate effects of time and interest on total expenses of purchased items Study compound interest and amortization techniques Use binomial probability distributions to create histograms of data Produce and print charts while studying the mean and standard deviation of data Use tables of values to look up comparison information on functions Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Minimum of five hours per semester per class 17

22 Online Telecommunications Review strategies for online searching Demonstrate the ability to access and filter information resources Organize and analyze information in order to draw conclusions and implications based on the online investigation Demonstrate legal, ethical and responsible behavior when accessing online information Establish online conferences with remote sites Use of online resources to research Publish research documents Minimum of five hours per semester per class Science Grades 9-12 Benchmark Word Processing Spreadsheet Database Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Content Knowledge Well written, visually pleasing documents using word processing skills Reports created on a computer with title page, outline, text, works cited parenthetical referencing Demonstrate proper use of text and document formatting and manipulation Place actual lab data on a compatible spreadsheet Use charting and presentation features to produce a presentation level document Create a database to gather, organize, manipulate, and analyze data and report information Compose, communicate and illustrate ideas Demonstrate an understanding of various techniques used to create a multimedia presentation Review strategies for online searching Demonstrate the ability to access and filter information resources Organize and analyze information in order to draw conclusions and implications based on the online investigation Demonstrate legal, ethical and responsible behavior when accessing online information Establish online conferences with remote sites Application Of Knowledge Examples Research reports Essays Laboratory assessments move from pencil and paper graphs to presentation printouts Laboratory assessments advance to higher level of statistical analysis Integrate spreadsheet data into research reports Use of database to contribute to research compilation Integration units Express multiple viewpoints Present research documents Use of online resources to research Publish research documents Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Minimum of five hours per semester per class Minimum of five hours per semester per class Minimum of five hours per semester per class Minimum of five hours per semester per class Minimum of five hours per semester per class 18

23 Social Studies Grades 9-12 Benchmark Word Processing Database Multimedia/ Presentation Online Telecommunications Content Knowledge Well written, visually pleasing documents using word processing skills Reports created on a computer with title page, outline, text, works cited parenthetical referencing Demonstrate proper use of text and document formatting and manipulation Create a database to gather, organize, manipulate, and analyze data and report information Compose, communicate and illustrate ideas Demonstrate an understanding of various techniques used to create a multimedia presentation Review strategies for online searching Demonstrate the ability to access and filter information resources Organize and analyze information in order to draw conclusions and implications based on the online investigation Demonstrate legal, ethical and responsible behavior when accessing online information Establish online conferences with remote sites Application Of Knowledge Examples Research reports Essays Use of database to contribute to research compilation Integration units Express multiple viewpoints Present research documents Use of online resources to research Publish research documents Examples of Teaching/ Learning Time Minimum of five hours per semester per class Minimum of five hours per semester per class Minimum of five hours per semester per class Minimum of five hours per semester per class High School Information Technology Integration Into All Content Areas Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science Word processing, spell check, thesaurus, and grammar checking software used in the writing process Database and telecommunications for research Outline/brainstorm software and CD-ROMs for writing Multimedia projects with graphics, text and sound Desktop publishing of newspaper Desktop publishing of documents, reports and other published materials Spreadsheets to solve problems Graphing calculators to discover concepts visually Graphing programs to discover concepts visually Reinforce basic skills with computer software Probability simulations Computer generated graphs Word processing with math symbols Statistics software Telecommunications to use online resources Multimedia projects with graphics, text and sound Databases from online resources Simulations Spreadsheets to graph statistics Still video and digitizing peripherals used in student projects Multimedia/Presentation of reports Database and telecommunications for research Multimedia/Presentation reports with graphics, text and sound Computer proves for measurement and analysis Optical technologies for research and analysis Computer interface with lab instruments Download and analyze data from Internet Nationwide collaboration via telecommunications Simulation software for problem solving Telecommunications to use online resources Arts Music Physical Education Business Education 19