Jacqui Murray

4th Grade Technology Jacqui Murray

Fifth in a series designed to teach technology by integrating it into classroom inquiry. The choice of hundreds of school districts, private schools and homeschoolers around the world, this nine-volume suite is the all-in-one solution to running an effective, efficient, and fun technology program for kindergarten-eighth grade (each grade level textbook sold separately) whether you're the lab specialist, IT coordinator, or classroom teacher. The 32-week technology curriculum is designed to be completed in about 45 minutes a week (though this may vary, depending upon your student group). Textbook includes: -244 images-20 assessments-30 pedagogic articles-20 posters-Grade K-6 wide-ranging Scope and Sequence-Grade K-6 technology curriculum map-32 weeks of lessons-Certificate of Completion-monthly homework (3rd-8th only)-posters ready to print and hang on your wallsEach lesson is aligned with both Common Core State Standards and National Educational Technology Standards and includes: -academic applications for lessons-additional resources-assessment strategies-big idea-class exit tickets-class warmups-Common Core Standards-domain-specific vocabulary-emphasis on comprehension/problem-solving/critical thinking/preparing for career and college-essential question-examples-focus on transfer of knowledge and blended learning, collaboration and sharing -grading rubrics-homework-how to extend learning-ISTE Standards-materials required-problem solving for lesson-skills required for lesson and learned during lesson-steps to accomplish goals-teacher preparation required-time required to completeScaffolded lesson plans include: -Analyze Data and Excel Games-Coding/Programming-Digital Citizenship -Digital Storytelling-Digital Tools in the Classroom-End-of-Year Challenge-Google Earth -Graphic Organizers-Holiday Greetings-Internet Research -Intro and Review-Keyboarding-Outlining-Presentations-Problem Solving-Slideshows-Tables-Trifolds/Timeline