Middle+School+Framework

=Middle School Framework= See also School-Wide Vision; questions; barriers
 * ===The teacher should...=== || ===The IT/IL Facilitator should....=== || ===The Grade Level Team should...=== ||
 * share the Year at a Glance and Curriculum Map for the unit || share existing middle school integration initiatives || teacher and facilitator share integrated unit, team discusses potential for developing cross curricular links ||
 * know grade-level specific core standards & benchmarks and specifically which benchmarks need to be met for the unit || know grade-level specific core standards & benchmarks || upon identifying cross curricular links, identify S&Bs which can be embedded into the core integrated activity ||
 * be able to express the needs of the core curriculum: what you want students to learn || be able to express the needs of the IT/IL curriculum || be able to express the needs of subject-based curriculum ||
 * be able to identify units of study which can be articulated to both the facilitator and grade level team || be able to recommend how S&B can be embedded into specific units of study, ensuring that the initial subject content is the focus || be able to recommend how subject-based S&Bs can be embedded into the unit of study, it is essential that the team ensure that the initial subject content is the overarching focus ||
 * be able to identify the knowledge, understanding and experiences which their students should have: what you want students to do || be able to recommend various methods to infuse authentic technology and information literacy tools and experience to meet the needs of the core curriculum. Develop instructional material and resources. || provide subject-based resources, teaching ideas, and methodology to infuse authentic cross curricular skills (eg. writing rubrics) ||
 * be able to identify the differentiation needs of their classroom in collaboration with Student Services Coordinator || be able to recommend appropriate methods to address differentiated needs within the classroom in collaboration with the Student Services Coordinator || provide subject-based resources to support differentiation. Consults with Student Services Coordinator. ||
 * be able to identify authentic assessment criteria || be able to recommend how to embed IT/IL S&Bs within the assessment criteria and how to assess the IT/IL S&Bs. Provide support as needed for the assessment of IT/IL S&Bs || be able to identify authentic assessment criteria which can be embedded into the core integrated unit, however, this can be assessed independently. ||
 * call upon existing, unit-based resources. Identify needed resources and future requirements and communicates these to Head of Department. || utilize, where appropriate, existing unit-based resources. Coordinate appropriate technical or information needs and resources (software, network infrastructure, online resources, information sources). Makes recommendations to IT/IL Coordinators and Curriculum Coordinator for future purchases || call upon existing resources, coordinates with IT & IL Facilitators to ensure future purchases match both core and subject needs. ||
 * clarify time expectations for the unit || advise teacher of realistic time commitment and resource availability (laptops, scheduling, peripherals,information sources) || coordinates and realigns time commitment required ||
 * has knowledge and understanding of the backwards design process in order to effectively collaborate with the team and IT Facilitator to develop authentic, technology rich standards based assessments || has knowledge and understanding of the backwards design process in order to effectively collaborate with the team and core teacher to develop authentic, technology/information literacy rich standards based assessments || has knowledge and understanding of the backwards design process in order to effectively collaborate with the team and IT & IL Facilitators to develop authentic, technology and information rich standards based assessments ||
 * have an awareness of current trends in education that support this unit through collaboration with the Curriculum Coordinator || have an awareness of current trends in education that support this unit through collaboration with the IT/IL Coordinators || have an awareness of current trends in education that support this unit through collaboration with the Curriculum Coordinator ||
 * be open minded to using current and emerging technologies. || be aware of and recommend appropriate current and emerging technologies to support this unit. || be open minded to using current and emerging technologies and information sources ||
 * be aware of the needs of the global, 21st Century student || be aware of the needs of the global, 21st Century student and teacher. Develop framework for professional development. || be aware of the needs of the global, 21st Century student ||
 * Communicate unit plan experience to head of department || Communicate unit plan experience to IT/IL Coordinators. Recommend future professional development to support integrated units. || Communicate unit plan experience to head of department ||
 * Update curriculum map || supports the core teacher in updating the curriculum map. || Update curriculum map ||
 * || Document technology and information literacy integration via the MKIStech wiki ||  ||
 * **All use of IT should articulated to the IT integration team who will ensure that sufficient instruction and support are provided** || Communicate, in collaboration with the Principal, integration successes with the school community, both internally and externally ||  ||
 * || liaise with Elementary and High School Facilitators to ensure vertical alignment ||  ||


 * ===Curriculum Coordinator=== || ===IT/IL Coordinators=== || ===Principal=== ||
 * shares integration successes with Curriculum Council. Ensures that documented experiences are aligned both vertically and horizontally. || shares integration success with Principals and Admin Council. In collaboration with the Curriculum Coordinator, shares amendments ensuring that IT & IL Facilitators are informed of any changes. || communicates integration successes with school community, both internally and externally (HOD) ||
 * documents and communicates where S&B are met || Liaise with IT and IL Facilitators to articulate integration experiences within the department vertically || mandate, clarify and communicate expectations for teachers and facilitators ||
 * be able to express the needs of the whole school curriculum to the IT Coordinator and IT Facilitators. || articulate to the Admin team how S&B are being met across the school. || Supports the development of integration through Professional Development opportunities, budgeting, scheduling, and acquisition of teaching related material. Liaise withe Headmaster to ensure that sufficient IT Facilitator release time is provided. ||
 * Upon reflection of whole school curriculum needs, recommend integrated units of study to individual teachers and IT Facilitator. || Upon reflection of cross-grade level IT/IL S&Bs, recommend integrated units of study to individual teachers and IT & IL Facilitators. || mandate, clarify and communicate expectations for teachers and facilitators ||
 * Develops or selects appropriate professional development opportunities to ensure that teachers are prepared to deliver, collaborate, and develop authentic learning experiences. (teaching strategies and differentiation) || Ensure that IT & IL Facilitators receive appropriate professional development opportunities to ensure that teachers are prepared to deliver, collaborate, and develop authentic learning experiences. || Ensure that there is sufficient release time and funding to support Professional Development. ||
 * Develops or selects appropriate professional development and/or samples of work that support assessment strategies in integrated units. Consult with classroom teacher and IT Facilitator to provide resources and samples of authentic integrated assessment. || Liaise with Curriculum Coordinator about how other globally minded institutions address authentic integration assessment. || As part of the Assessment Committee, continue to develop assessment structure to clarify and communicate assessment expectations for the entire middle school. ||
 * Articulates current subject-based resources availability to support and enhance the teaching and learning experience, yet ensures that these resources are driven by S&Bs. || Articulating current IT & IL resources available to support and enhance the teaching and learning experience, yet ensures that these resources are driven by S&Bs. || Supports and articulates resources needed to Headmaster to ensure effective IT integration. ||
 * Support the provision of time for grade level team meetings. Liaise with Principal. || Support the provision of time for grade level team meetings. Liaise with Principal. || Provides time for cross curricular, grade level planning (Grade Level Team responsibilities are impossible to achieve without this) ||
 * Supports and documents the necessity for changing, revising, adapting current practices to ensure that M'KIS curriculum meets the needs of the 21st Century student utilizing current and emerging technologies. || Provide information about current and emerging technologies to Curriculum Coordinator and Principal to ensure that M'KIS IT curriculum meets the needs of the 21st Century. || mandate, clarify and communicate expectations for teachers and facilitators . Supports the development of integration through Professional Development opportunities, budgeting, scheduling, and acquisition of teaching related material. ||
 * Review and provides necessary guidance for updating curriculum maps. Reflects and revises structure of maps to ensure IT integration can be clearly articulated. || Review and provides necessary guidance for updating curriculum maps. Documents vertical and horizontal alignment. Reviews alignment with international recognized standards (NETS) and reviews alignment with other international institutions. || mandate, clarify and communicate expectations for teachers and facilitators . Supports the development of integration through Professional Development opportunities, budgeting, scheduling, and acquisition of teaching related material. ||
 * || Communicate, in collaboration with the Principal, school wide integration successes with the school community, both internally and externally || communicates integration successes with school community, both internally and externally (HOD) ||
 * || Liaise with Elementary, Middle & High School Facilitators to ensure vertical alignment. ||  ||