Developing technology curriculum for a community.
Not what you're looking for?
Recognizing your expertise in curriculum planning and development, your community leaders have called upon you to coordinate a curriculum development project. As part of an underserved community, your community is eligible for a $2 million grant to integrate technology into the curriculum. However, the grant specifies that this is to be an effort community wide intended to bridge the digital divide that currently exists in your community.
What questions will you need to answer?
? What are the parents' expectations regarding technology in the curriculum? If the expectations are reasonable then they could serve as a benchmark for this project.
? What are the technology capabilities of our area? In other words how reliable is the internet service in our area? What download/upload speeds are available?
? Is the school the main source of internet and technology use or do most of the families in our community have internet access as well as access to technology like computers? If the school is the primary source of access to technology we might consider investing more heavily than if the school is a secondary or tertiary source for internet and technology.
? What are the technology needs in the school?
1. New computers?
2. Faster internet connection?
3. Smart boards?
4. Video projectors?
5. Other?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
Having been awarded $2 million you are responsible for developing a curriculum whereby the money is spent in the wisest manner possible. Over 1,000 words of original text.
Solution Preview
Recognizing your expertise in curriculum planning and development, your community leaders have called upon you to coordinate a curriculum development project. As part of an underserved community, your community is eligible for a $2 million grant to integrate technology into the curriculum. However, the grant specifies that this is to be an effort community wide intended to bridge the digital divide that currently exists in your community.
What questions will you need to answer?
? What are the parents' expectations regarding technology in the curriculum? If the expectations are reasonable then they could serve as a benchmark for this project.
? What are the technology capabilities of our area? In other words how reliable is the internet service in our area? What download/upload speeds are available?
? Is the school the main source of internet and technology use or do most of the families in our community have internet access as well as access to technology like computers? If the school is the primary source of access to technology we might consider investing more heavily than if the school is a secondary or tertiary source for internet and technology.
? What are the technology needs in the school?
1. New computers?
2. Faster internet connection?
3. Smart boards?
4. Video projectors?
5. Other?
What steps will you recommend?
Numerous steps will be involved before a final recommendation can be made. First of all a committee should be formed to oversee the grant process. Second, a survey of parents should be undertaken to gain their input. During this phase educators should determine what the parents' expectations are regarding their child's ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Play-Based Learning
Play-based learning is imperative for early childhood development. This is a brief introduction to some of the components of the importance of this method.
Trauma Introduction
Providing trauma-informed practice is an integral component to providing services to children and families. Understanding the effects of crisis will be beneficial for all fields, including education.
Academic Writing
This quiz will test a student's knowledge of academic writing.
Grit and Perseverance in Children
Building small humans is a daunting task. There is nothing more important than our impact on those around us, especially the smallest ones. This quiz offers a brief overview of different parenting modes and how to provide experiences for children to thrive!
Empowering Children
Asking questions is a technique to promote self-confidence for children. Practice replacing statements and directives with questions to encourage thinking skills.