Implementing Educational Technology Into the K-12 Curriculum

Introduction In the era of technology, we are exploring structures superimposed on technology culturally in an unprecedented way in the current generation, as well as super highways (Warger, EduServe, Dobbin, EDUCAUSE, 2009) exploring new learning paradigms (Debozy and Pospisil, 2008). (2007-2012) According to the Georgia State Department of Education (GaDOE) program, the main challenge that several teachers often face is to effectively lead technology and have sufficient time for a professional learning program .

What is the K-12 course? What is the reason for the K-12 course? K - 12 is the total of elementary and secondary education. It is used in USA, Canada, Philippines, Australia. This means kindergarten and primary and secondary education for 12 years. Kindergarten is a 5-year old elementary school with a standardized infant course. Basic education means primary education including education for 6 to 7 years, secondary education means high school. The main purpose of the K - 12 program is to provide enough time to train lifelong learners and to acquire concepts and skills to prepare for higher education, intermediate skill development, employment and entrepreneurial spirit.

Primary school and high school framework for all disciplines. The K to 12 course is based on the former curriculum reform. The secondary education program in 1957 and the revised basic education program in 1958 prepare a student or a work world student. However, it limits students to two alternatives - university or vocational education. After graduation, you can receive more options, at least 4 jobs, entrepreneurial spirit, intermediate level capacity development, or higher education in the K - 12 course.

The process goal of the K - 12 Basic Education Program is coordinated with CHED, TESDA and other educators, and from K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Development Culture - sensitive, culture - sensitive, and development - friendly printing / nonprinting online learning resources Deletion and reform will be done. The teacher of K to 12 course carries out vocational training focusing on integrated education, learners acquire skills of future employment, important and creative thinking, life skills, universalize kindergarten in 2012 and send school Based school management is possible.