Artifact 54 -1 Example of an interdisciplinary/collaborative lesson plan or project within the Computer Information Systems Program
Within the Computer Information Systems Program we do many collaborative lesson plans. Each year, the computer information students work with the Early Childhood Education program at the Career & Technical Center to create a school yearbook of all activities within the early childhood program. When the Early Childhood Education students begin to work with the small children ages 3-5 in our community, the Computer Information Systems Program begins to create a visual yearbook of all the activities in which the children are participating.
The students in both programs work together, gathering information to be able to publish a school year book for each of the young students. The two programs work hand in hand, organizing the book, creating photos, laminating projects to be bind in the book, and burning a DVD of the printed year book. The two programs collaborate from September to May on the project.
Another project the Computer Information systems program works on is the Annual Spring Fling Business Forum with Mountain Empire Community College. Students in the Computer Information Systems Program, both regular and dual credit students, attend the annual spring fling at the community college. They learn more about the Computer Technology aspects and the needs for computer skills in the workforce.
Artifact 55 -Examples of applications for or awards, grants, recognitions received:
Please find attached examples of applications or awards and recognitions received:
**Emory and Henry College Teacher of the Year Recognition
**Lee County Career & Technical Center Teacher of the Year
**Lee County Puble School System Teacher of the Year
Artifact 56 -Examples of instructional technology adding rigor and relevance to classroom instruction:
Within the Computer Information Systems Program we use technology and deal with changing technology daily. The main instructional technology I use as a teacher is the Smartboard and LCD Projector. I could not imagine conducting class without the use of them. The Smartboard provides students with instant visual understanding of the task at hand.
Students are provided with updated computers and computer software. At present we have 24 new Dell Optiplex 780 Quad Processor computers with the Windows 7 Operating System. We are using the Microsoft Windows 2007 application software. The continuous updates of technology in our classroom allow students to better prepare for industry certification and to be ready for the world of work.
Students work with the on-line curriculum from Thomson Course Technology (Cengage Learning). Students can log on to their virtual textbook and work on curriculum projects or receive additional information that may be needed to complete a project. Student online companion website address: http://oc.course.com/sc/off2007/
Students who are enrolled in the dual credit option with Mountain Empire Community College will begin to work with the changing learning process with Blackboard within the upcoming school year. The Blackboard Learning System is a Web-based server software platform. Features include course management, a customizable open architecture, and a scalable design that allows for integration with student information systems and authentication protocols. It may be installed on local servers or hosted by Blackboard ASP Solutions.
Login access to Mountain Empire Community College Blackboard for Dual Credit Students in Computer Information Systems: https://me.my.vccs.edu/jsp/home.jsp.
Our school is working with TaskStream, a web based program that offers a range of customizable solutions specifically designed to facilitate an outcomes-oriented approach to teaching and learning and to promote continuous improvement. This program allows teachers to create lesson plans and web pages that students can access and review at any time.
We are implementing a new web based program known as PowerParent, where parents can have instant access to their child’s grades, attendance, and any other information that the school deems important. The access to this information is vital to the teacher, parent, and more importantly to the student. Students are now understanding that there is daily accountability for their attendance, grades, and discipline.
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