Curriculum,+Instruction+and+Technology

Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Integration Programs
Beginning in 2010, implementation phases for providing technology tools in classroom instruction were initiated with the focus on creating a classroom standard (teacher MacBook, interactive whiteboard (SMART) and a document camera (HoverCam or AverVision) and providing the training and support to assist teachers with the use of these tools. In 2012, 1,000 iPads (in carts) and 1,035 MacBooks (in carts) were distributed throughout the schools -- providing additional access to mobile devices. Professional development supported the training and integration of these tools into the classroom instruction along with continued support of the SMARTboard, and document camera. Below are the applications and resources for this initiative. In summer of 2015, all district staff were provided new MacBook Airs as the initial phase of Seaman's 2020 Vision: Learning Without Limits initative. The next intended phase would be to provide all students in grades 7-12 a digital learning device starting in the 2016-2017 school year, while increasing the number of available devices at the elementary buildings.

Interactive Tools
** SMARTBoard (IWB) ** Notebook software is installed on the teacher's Macbook to be used with a SMARTboard in your classroom.

** Document Camera ** software is installed on the teacher's MacBook for use with the model available to you.

HoverCamExpress (HoverCam) or Aver+ (AverVision)

Training on these technologies is available through the school year and Summer technology professional development.

** Elementary Digital Curriculum ** ConnectEd
 * Wonders Reading -- requires a master code for material access**

ConnectEd
 * Everyday Math -- requires a master code for material access**

Science TechBook
 * Science (K-6)**

ConnectEd
 * Social Studies (K-4) -- requires a master code for material access**

** Secondary Digital Curriculum ** Science TechBook
 * Science 7th Grade**

ConnectEd
 * Science 8th Grade-- requires a master code for material access**


 * Social Studies 7th Grade (World Cultures and Geography)**
 * NG Connect**

** Mobile Devices -- iPads and MacBook Carts ** At each building iPad carts and MacBook carts are available to teachers for classroom instruction. Check with your principal and iCoach for assistance in locating assignments for your classroom.

Reflector software allows iPads (several at one time) to display through the teacher's computer connected to their projector

** Online Teacher Tools and GAFE (Google Apps for Education) ** Many online tools are available "free" for teachers to use in their classroom or the district has a paid subscription. NOTE: Some online tools are available for specific grade levels and/or buildings. Below is a list of popular tools many district teachers are currently using:

Discovery Education (K-6 Science TechBook, Science 7th Grade TechBook and Video Streaming Plus (Elementary schools, Middle School and High School) Typing Agent ( 8th Grade Keyboarding class, elementary keyboarding at Building level)  Atlas Curriculum Mapping Teachers can access Atlas to view curriculum maps for their grade level, content area, etc. [|Google Drive] (with access to Documents, Forms/Sheets, Presentation/Slides, calendar, gmail and more)

Google Classroom (Grades 4-12 - allows teachers to create classroom environments for student learning online)

Student Email (click to access the 345 Digital Citizenship Wiki for email support) The district is a Goggle Apps for Education district and uses Google email/drive accounts for students Grades 4-12. Students under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian signed user agreement before using student email. Classroom rosters will be provided to teachers at the beginning of each school year. Training opportunities are provided for teachers using student email activities along with Google Docs, Sheets, Presentation and other Google apps.