Technology Integrated Curriculum

Briana believes using technology integrated curriculum to address real-world issues transforms students into civic-minded problem solvers and future leaders. Above, pictures showcase one of Briana’s hallmark projects—"Intersectionality."

To foster awareness of accessibility challenges, especially for those with low-income, students walk with Briana through the school’s neighborhood, evaluating intersection designs for differently abled pedestrians. After gathering data, students brainstorm and engineer solutions. Students build solar-panel public transportation models as solutions to carbon emission inhalation. Additionally, students use microcontrollers to build and code pedestrian-friendly traffic light systems. Each partner group is responsible for an adjoining intersection. This way, groups must collaborate with one another to create one cohesive city grid at the end of the project. Whole class projects such as this one not only strengthen authentic STEM skills; they also foster a truly inclusive community of learners.

      In her classroom, technology has been both a skill to learn—through coding and physical computing—as well as learning tool. As an educator, Briana believes technology  integration allows students maximum opportunities for individualized, hands-on experiences, providing both autonomy and differentiation. Below is a video, showcasing Briana’s Coding Club.