Digital Classrooms: Engaging Learning Environments
Submitted by Molly Large on Mon, 2006-09-25 08:32.
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The RIMS CTAP Digital Classrooms Program supports the effective use of technology tools to improve student engagement and support the adopted curriculum.
Audience
K-12 teachers with access to a computer and digital projector in their classroom.
Outcomes
- Participants will create an interactive multi-media product using the Interwrite(TM) Pad that can be used immediately in the classroom in conjunction with existing tools at the site.
- Participants will use research-based strategies to support student engagement and individual learning styles.
- Participants will identify action steps for utilizing the tools over the course of the year within the adopted curriculum, building meaningful student engagement opportunities into existing lessons.
Program benefits
- Supports effective use of existing technology at the site.
- Uses the Interwrite(TM) Pad to explore research-based strategies for increasing student engagement in the curriculum.
- Participants receive access to an online portal of resources and ongoing "user-group" collaboration opportunities to help support implementation over the school year.
Cost
- Two days of training, including wireless pad and all materials = $800
- Two days of training for participants who supply their own wireless pad, including all materials = $250.
For more information
Contact Molly Large, Professional Development Coordinator.
