ERIC Number: EJ964081
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Publication Date: 2011-Oct
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Making Connections: Integrating Computer Applications with the Academic Core
Harter, Christi
Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), v86 n7 p40-43 Oct 2011
In order to improve the quality of technology instruction, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business Department in the Spokane Public School district has aligned its Computer Applications (CA) course to the district's ninth-grade Springboard (Language Arts) curriculum, Algebra I curriculum, and the Culminating Project (senior project) requirement. These efforts were intended to provide more curriculum support to the core content areas, which would in turn help students meet local and state standards. This cross-curriculum integration has provided multiple learning opportunities for teachers.
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, State Standards, Educational Change, Vocational Education, Computer Science Education, Programming, Integrated Curriculum, Algebra, Language Arts, Technology Education, Educational Improvement, Improvement Programs, Educational Quality, Science Course Improvement Projects, Best Practices, Instructional Innovation
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). 1410 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 800-826-9972; Tel: 703-683-3111; Fax: 703-683-7424; Web site: http://www.acteonline.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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