GENERATION YES

Generation Y Curriculum Guide

by DeAnne Barre, John Hardy & Dennis Harper
ISBN 1-56484-174-X

Practical, Comprehensive Guidebook

Turn theory into practice with the materials proven to make the Gen Y model work. The printed curriculum guide is used by the teacher throughout the Gen Y class. This 238 page, sturdy ring-bound book is excellent for daily use and lays flat for copying.

Contents

Section I: Planning	5 chapters dealing with program issues, best practices, and guidelines for organizing the class to best suit the school environment.
Section II: Class Units	10 detailed classroom units, each with multiple lesson plans and activities, preparation guides, classroom procedures, assessment and activity extensions.
Standards	Alignment of Gen Y units to National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Teachers and Students.
Glossary	Technology and pedagogical terms used in the course.

Detailed descriptions and sample sections can be found in the Gen Y Curriculum section of this website.

What's it all about, this Generation Y?

• At its core, it's about change-
  • changing the way schools prioritize and support professional development;
  • changing the relationship between teachers and students.
• It's about empowerment-
  • empowering teachers through growth in their technology and teaching skills;
  • empowering students to shed the traditional role of passive learner and become agents of change.
• It's about best practice-
  • best practice in shaping classrooms that are student-centered, experiential, and collaborative.
• Ultimately, this curriculum is about improving student achievement and teaching skills through more effective applications of technology to instruction and learning.

Second Edition Just Released

The acclaimed Generation Y curriculum just got better! The underlying concept endures -- teachers and students collaborating to develop technology-infused lessons and activities. The Second Edition reflects five years of feedback from those who have used and evaluated the award-winning program. The result is a completely revamped curriculum and classroom materials that are tightly focused, classroom-tested, and easier to use. Contact us if you have the first edition and would like to upgrade.

Purchasing the Guidebook Without a Class License

This guidebook is available for purchase without the class license. However, you will find there are numerous references and activities that revolve around using the online tools and website resources that are ONLY available with the purchase of the full class license.

The research done on the Gen Y model clearly points to the success of the program resting on all the component parts: training, online tools for project tracking, collaboration and reporting, expert project evaluations, and surveys. These are only available as part of the class license.

Evaluation

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