Creating Vertical Alignment between your Core Area Subjects and Digital Learning Curriculum

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Barb Scully discuss the importance between creating a vertically aligned Digital Learning Curriculum that matches up to your overall K12 Program of Studies. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Question of the Week Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: How do you create a K12 Digital Learning Curriculum that is standards aligned and based on your Digital Learning Strategic Plan? Weekly Topic How do you Vertically Align your Digital Learning Curriculum? What is vertical alignment? Why is vertical alignment used? Examples of a Vertically Aligned Curriculum Music Art Science Ask Yourself … What do you want your students to do be able to do when they graduate? Presenters Audio / Video Creators Graphic Designers Writers Musicians Decide what skills students need to learn to be able to do those skills? Break down your skills into a Digital Learning Scope and Sequence Decide what topics should be taught in a core classes and what should be taught by specialists. Pair each skill up with a core curriculum skill so that the student needs to use the digital learning skill to showcase their knowledge of the subject. Contact the Podcast! TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: [email protected] Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach” Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music Follow our Podcast on Social Media The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Susan Vincentz | @sv314dws Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. The Teach Better Podcast Network The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom. Check out the recent episodes, subscribe, and learn more about the variety of shows! Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: [email protected] Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out Additional TeacherCast Programming TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) The Jeff Bradbury Show (http://www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com) Need a Presenter? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!