home

This wiki is for the purpose of developing and sharing material for the pk-12 technology department.

These are some common resources that can guide our thinknig

This is the National Educational Technology Plan - The learning, engage and empower section states as its goasl: //Goal: All learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society.//

NETS for TeachersThe NETS for teachers is a great resource for teachers and administrators to use as a way of reflecting on the way teachers are using technology within their curriculum. Use this as a guide when developing your plans.

NETS for Students 2007 (most recent)

Computer Science Professional Development SymposiumThis links to the presentations from this PD symposium. Links to videos about engaging girls in robotics, middle school computer programming, creating cell phone apps and more. I recommend watching the video below and downloading the PDF. **This Does Compute! Developing and Implementing a K-12 Computer Science Curriculum for Girls.** Gaming sites to consider: Microworlds, Microworlds, Jr., Gamestar Mechanic, Ruby and Scratch.


 * Presented by Peter Aronoff, Eric Walters & Francesca Zammarano**