What is a Curriculum Map doing in my Digital Learning Lesson?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “<a href="https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/">Ask the Tech Coach</a>,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach Amber Hinkel on the podcast to discuss the importance of creating Curricular Maps that align to both Core Curricular and Digital Learning Standards. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, <a href="https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform">please contact the podcast</a>.  We would love to have you join the show. <h2>Question of the Week</h2> Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: <em><strong>How do you create a Curriculum Map to support your standards-based and vertically aligned Digital Learning Curriculum?</strong></em> <h2>Weekly Topic</h2> What is a Curriculum Map? What does a Curriculum Map Include? <ul> <li>Standards</li> <li>Sequences</li> <li>Content and Digital Learning Standards</li> <li>Skills Needed or Skills Acquired during the lesson</li> <li>Assessments</li> <li>Activities</li> <li>Resources</li> <li>Essential Questions</li> <li>Pacing Guides</li> <li>Detailed Units of Study</li> </ul><br/> What is the Goal of a Curriculum Map? <ul> <li>Creating Vertical Alignment with additional subjects or grade levels</li> <li>Horizontal Alignment with other subjects in the same grade level</li> </ul><br/> What are the benefits of Curriculum Mapping? What are the challenges of Curriculum Mapping? How does a Curriculum Map fit into your Digital Learning Curriculum? How do you create and align your Curriculum Map to ISTE Standards? <h2>Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!</h2> <ul> <li>Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?</li> <li>Are you searching for sup