7th Grade Technology


Book Description

Eighth 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 7th-grade technology curriculum is designed with the unique needs of middle school technology IT classes in mind. Textbook includes: * 121 images * 26 assessments * 20 articles * Grade 6-8 wide-ranging Scope and Sequence * Grade 6-8 technology curriculum map * 32 weeks of lessons, taught using the 'flipped classroom' approach * monthly homework (3rd-8th only) * articles that address tech pedagogy * posters ready to print and hang on your walls Each lesson is aligned with both Common Core State Standards and National Educational Technology Standards and includes: * Common Core Standards * ISTE Standards * essential question * big idea * materials required * domain-specific vocabulary * problem solving for lesson * time required to complete * teacher preparation required * steps to accomplish goals * assessment strategies * class warmups * class exit tickets * how to extend learning * additional resources * homework (where relevant) * examples * grading rubrics * emphasis on comprehension/problem-solving/critical thinking/preparing students for career and college * focus on transfer of knowledge and blended learning, collaboration and sharing Learning is organized into units that are easily adapted to the shorter class periods of Middle School. They include: · * Coding/Programming · * Differentiated Learning · * Digital Citizenship · * Digital Tools · * Gamification of Ed. · * Google Earth · * Internet Search/Research · * Keyboarding · * Logical thinking · * Making an Ebook Trailer · * Online Image Legalities · * Programming · * Problem Solving · * Robotics · * Search/Research · * Spreadsheets · * Visual Learning · * Web Communication Tools · * Word Processing Options · * Writing/Publishing an Ebook







Integrating Technology


Book Description

What is the role of technology in education? If we are going to use technology in meaningful and effective ways, then we need to shift our focus from the whatof the tools to the howand the why. Whatever technology you have, it can be integrated in a way that enhances teaching and learning. By taking an integrated approach to technology, you put student learning at the center as its purpose. Effective technology integration isn't about what you have, it's about how you use it. And how you use it depends on so much more than just curriculum, or just devices, or just pedagogy. It depends on having a purpose-based and student-centered approach to integrating all aspects of technology in learning. Sarah Gilmore and Katierose Deos outline six key elements-purpose, mindset, pedagogy, curriculum, resources and infrastructure, and leadership-that have an influence on the effectiveness of technology integration. Each chapter is clearly organized to focus on these elements in detail, presenting a vision for why they matter, how they connect, and how you can take steps to develop effective technology integration within your practice or your school. Integrating Technologyprovides practical ideas, advice, and examples that offer concrete support to help teachers and administrators plan for, scaffold, and use the technology they have for the benefit of student learning. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to technology integration. Wherever you are in the world and whatever your role is, you can harness the power of technology to make teaching and learning more meaningful, relevant, and effective. Let Integrating Technologybe your guide and start making effective technology integration a reality in your school community.




Infographics For English Learning: Technology Enhanced Supplementary Materials For 7th Grade Students


Book Description

Infographics are known as kind of picture that blends the data with creative design to send the message to the audience. It is one of important learning medium and material in the 21st century learning context, including in the English as a Foreign Language area. This book serves as supplementary materials for 7th grade junior high school students learning English. There are ten topics which were developed into infographics media. As a part of effective learning materials, the infographics are also accompanied by ten exercises enhanced by QR code and Google Form platforms.




National Educational Technology Standards for Students


Book Description

This booklet includes the full text of the ISTE Standards for Students, along with the Essential Conditions, profiles and scenarios.




Spectrum Science, Grade 7


Book Description

Cultivate a love for science by providing standards-based practice that captures childrenÕs attention. Spectrum Science for grade 7 provides interesting informational text and fascinating facts about homeostasis, migration, cloning, and acid rain. --When children develop a solid understanding of science, theyÕre preparing for success. Spectrum Science for grades 3-8 improves scientific literacy and inquiry skills through an exciting exploration of natural, earth, life, and applied sciences. With the help of this best-selling series, your young scientist can discover and appreciate the extraordinary world that surrounds them!




8th Grade Technology


Book Description

Ninth 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 with the unique needs of middle school technology IT classes in mind. Textbook includes: * 229 images * 21 assessments * 19 articles * Grade 6-8 wide-ranging Scope and Sequence * Grade 6-8 technology curriculum map * 32 weeks of lessons, taught using the 'flipped classroom' approach * monthly homework (3rd-8th only) * posters ready to print and hang on your walls Each lesson is aligned with both Common Core State Standards and National Educational Technology Standards and includes: * Common Core Standards * ISTE Standards * essential question * big idea * materials required * domain-specific vocabulary * problem solving for lesson * time required to complete * teacher preparation required * steps to accomplish goals * assessment strategies * class warmups * class exit tickets * how to extend learning * additional resources * homework (where relevant) * examples * grading rubrics * emphasis on comprehension/problem-solving/critical thinking/preparing students for career and college * focus on transfer of knowledge and blended learning, collaboration and sharing Learning is organized into units that are easily adapted to the shorter class periods of Middle School. They include: * Coding/Programming * Differentiated Learning * Digital Citizenship * Digital Tools * Engineering and Design * Internet Search/Research * Keyboarding * Learn Through Service * Programming with Alice * Problem Solving * Robotics * Search/Research * SketchUp * Spreadsheets: Gradebooks and Budgets * Visual Learning * Web Communication Tools * MS Word Certification




Knowing What Students Know


Book Description

Education is a hot topic. From the stage of presidential debates to tonight's dinner table, it is an issue that most Americans are deeply concerned about. While there are many strategies for improving the educational process, we need a way to find out what works and what doesn't work as well. Educational assessment seeks to determine just how well students are learning and is an integral part of our quest for improved education. The nation is pinning greater expectations on educational assessment than ever before. We look to these assessment tools when documenting whether students and institutions are truly meeting education goals. But we must stop and ask a crucial question: What kind of assessment is most effective? At a time when traditional testing is subject to increasing criticism, research suggests that new, exciting approaches to assessment may be on the horizon. Advances in the sciences of how people learn and how to measure such learning offer the hope of developing new kinds of assessments-assessments that help students succeed in school by making as clear as possible the nature of their accomplishments and the progress of their learning. Knowing What Students Know essentially explains how expanding knowledge in the scientific fields of human learning and educational measurement can form the foundations of an improved approach to assessment. These advances suggest ways that the targets of assessment-what students know and how well they know it-as well as the methods used to make inferences about student learning can be made more valid and instructionally useful. Principles for designing and using these new kinds of assessments are presented, and examples are used to illustrate the principles. Implications for policy, practice, and research are also explored. With the promise of a productive research-based approach to assessment of student learning, Knowing What Students Know will be important to education administrators, assessment designers, teachers and teacher educators, and education advocates.




Sixth Grade Technology Curriculum


Book Description

Seventh 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 with the unique needs of middle school technology IT classes in mind. Textbook includes: * 287 images * 34 assessments * 12 articles * Grade 6-8 wide-ranging Scope and Sequence * Grade 6-8 technology curriculum map * 32 weeks of lessons, taught using the 'flipped classroom' approach * monthly homework (3rd-8th only) * posters ready to print and hang on your walls Each lesson is aligned with both Common Core State Standards and National Educational Technology Standards and includes: * Common Core Standards * ISTE Standards * essential question * big idea * materials required * domain-specific vocabulary * problem solving for lesson * time required to complete * teacher preparation required * steps to accomplish goals * assessment strategies * class warmups * class exit tickets * how to extend learning * additional resources * homework (where relevant) * examples * grading rubrics * emphasis on comprehension/problem-solving/critical thinking/preparing students for career and college * focus on transfer of knowledge and blended learning, collaboration and sharing Learning is organized into units that are easily adapted to the shorter class periods of Middle School. They include: · * Coding/Programming · * Debate · * Desktop Publishing · * Digital Citizenship · * Digital Tools in the Classroom · * Financial Literacy · * Genius Hour · * Google Earth Lit Trip · * Image Editing · * Keyboarding · * Khan Academy · * Online Image Legalities · * Presentation Boards · * Problem Solving · * Screenshots, Screencasts, Videos · * Search/Research · * Slideshows · * Spreadsheets · * Visual Learning, Infographics · * Web-based Tools · * Word Processing Summative · * Write an Ebook · * Writing with Comics, Twitter, More Additionally, Units are collected under Themes. Teachers can adopt several themes per grading period or break them up throughout the year. Themes include: · * Math · * Productivity · * Search/Research · * Speaking and Listening · * Writing · * Year-round What's different from the 6th edition--why should you upgrade? Consider these changes: * aligned with computers, iPads, Chromebooks * perfect for both classroom and tech teachers * calls out higher order thinking skills * lists new and scaffolded skills in each lesson * shows academic applications for projects * perfect for project- and skills-based learning * highlights collaboration * warm-up and exit tickets for each lesson * includes a comprehensive list of assessments * lots more images and how-to’s * includes curriculum map—by year and month * includes Hour of Code lesson for each grade Want this book free? Purchase the student workbooks for this grade level. We'll send it to you. Questions? [email protected]