STUDENT TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP.

NEW CURRICULUM

GENYES BASICS

Introduction to GenYES 1. What is GenYES2. Your Technology Skills3. Learning How to Learn4. Using TAPs5. Planning a TAP or Project6. Working Alongside Adults

Information Literacy and Digital Citizenship 1. Internet Search Tools and

Strategies2. Copyright and Citations3. Information Literacy4. Cyber Safety5. Netiquette

Foundational Software 1. Introduction to

Presentation Software2. Word Processing

Software3. Introduction to

Spreadsheets4. Google Drive and Apps

CONTENT CREATION

Digital Art 1. Introduction to Computer

Graphics2. Digital Photography3. Graphic Design4. Digital Illustration

Digital Audio/Video 1. Desktop Video 2. Digital Audio3. Animation4. Creating Screencasts

Web Publishing 1. Website Design 2. Website Construction

Using Cloud-Based Apps3. Introduction to HTML4. Advanced Web

Development Skills

Game Design 1. Games for Learning 2. Creating Text-Based

Games

IT SUPPORT

Hardware Maintenance 1. Understanding Computer

Components2. Choosing the Right

Device3. Peripherals

Software Maintenance 1. Managing Software2. Utility Software3. Choosing the Right

Software

Troubleshooting and Customer Support 1. Customer Service Skills 2. Diagnosing the Problem

Supporting a 1:1 Program 1. Using Devices to Improve

Student Learning2. Configuring and

Deploying 1:1 Devices 3. Taking Inventory4. Maintaining and Updating

Devices

MENTORING SKILLS

Online Communication 1. Social Media for Learning2. Blogs, Wikis, and Forums3. Surveys and Polling

Becoming the Teacher 1. Creating Tutorials2. STLs as Teachers3. Giving Professional

Development Workshops4. Attending Educational

Conferences

Leadership in the 21st Century 1. Leadership Qualities and

Styles2. Working on a Team3. STLs as Leaders

ADVANCED UNITS

Creating 21st Century Schools 1. Finding $$$ for Your

School2. STLs Supporting Online

Courses3. STLs Supporting

Telecommunication4. Creating a Makerspace

Community Service 1. Developing a Community

Service Plan2. Understanding the Digital

Divide3. Getting Press and PR for

your School

College and Career Exploration 1. Understanding Yourself2. Finding the Right College

and Career3. Finding Money for College

The New GenYES Curriculum’s 17 Units of Study & Activities

Features of the New GenYES Curriculum

DoThink

Student-Driven Modules: Learning by Doing

The new GenYES curriculum is wholly modular. The curriculum complements different schools’ technology integration needs. Each activity is comprised of three modules:

• Think - Contextualizes the learning outcomes and students’ thoughts on a given topic.

• Learn - Provides structure as students use internal and external resources to explore and learn about the subject.

• Do - Directs the student to complete a TAP related to the activity. Do includes example TAPs which students can complete or use for inspiration to create their own project.

Blended-Learning Model

GenYES programs have a wide variety of implementations, some of which make it hard to dedicate class time to teaching new skills. The new curriculum is designed with blended learning in mind. Now students will be able to learn new skills and be introduced to valuable resources on their own time. Blended Learning + GenYES equals more class time to do what matters — helping your school use technology more effectively!

New Assessment Support

The new GenYES curriculum includes better guidance for how to assess GenYES TAPs and activities.

• Google Drive Support• TAPs linked to curriculum• Alignment to ISTE Standards

A new Curriculum Guide with sample syllabi, timelines, and other resources will be available.

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