Educational Technology 

Curriculum Summary 
CTOM Candidate-Reina Bejerano 
 
 
Having knowledge and understanding of the Common Core State 
Standards as well as a variety of technology tools, devices and resources 
are integral in the implementation of Common Core. 
 
It is important for the CTOM candidate to understand curriculum, because 
once that understanding is established, the potential for impact on the 
process of teaching and learning is exponential.  
 
Once there is an understanding of curriculum itself, demonstrating 
knowledge of the SAMR model and how to utilize it in the classroom 
becomes necessary in order to maximize learning and engagement for 
students. The SAMR model allows the educator to embed technology into 
the learning which fosters a student centric approach and ties in with 
Project Based Learning and the Common Core State Standards. SAMR 
stands for the following: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and 
Redefinition.  
 
One of the most important parts of the learning process is failure. Failure 
creates growth and embedding the SAMR model into teaching and learning 
allows for this growth to take place. 
 
Another important component to the Common Core is Digital Literacy. 
Digital Literacy is the ability to find, create, evaluate and communicate 
using technology. Digital Literacy standards are embedded in the Common 
Core and therefore, should naturally be embedded into any curriculum. 
The SAMR model is an example of this.  
 
Districts are obligated to teach Digital Literacy which also includes 
Information Literacy and Digital Citizenship. State and federal mandates 
require districts teach this curriculum in order to satisfy the requirements 
of laws such as CIPA, COPPA, FERPA, Chavez, and SOPIPA. CIPA is the 
Children’s Internet Protection Act and determines if districts are eligible 
for E Rate, which partially funds Internet and Telecom services. The 
Student Online Personal Information Protection Act (SOPIPA) and the 
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) mandate student 
privacy. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) addresses 
a parents right to not publicize their student’s records. Chavez also known 
as AB 307 requires districts to educate students on appropriate and ethical 
use of technology. These mandates are necessary and appropriate to keep 
students safe online while using technology in the classroom as part of the 
teaching and learning process.