Curriculum Mapping and Technology

No Child Left Behind

History• Mapping originated in the 1980’s by Fenwick

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• The Current Model is based on the work of Heidi Hayes Jacobs

Benefits of Maps

• Documents what actually is being taught against the standards

• Eliminates Gaps• Eliminates unnecessary repetitions

Benefits of Maps

• Alignment within Grade Levels• Alignment between Grade Levels• The ability to integrate Curriculum through

themes

Mapping Process

• Collect data- write down major units (nouns)• Compare data with other teachers for gaps• Compare with standards and benchmarks• Group with other Grade Levels to look for

Repetition• Review and improve map

Technologies

Wikis

Google Docs

Google Docs

Google Docs

Other Important Benefits

• data for analysis of assessments and skills• helps new teachers with planning• develops staff professionally