Enhancing Student Learning with Technology Gary Strickland Coleman ISD

Introduction Coleman ISD – Coleman Junior High Coleman ISD – Coleman Junior High Low SE Low SE 4th Year TIP School 4th Year TIP School 3 years as control school 3 years as control school 1 year immersion – 8 th grade 1 year immersion – 8 th grade Gary Strickland Gary Strickland Sherri Merrill Sherri Merrill

Immersion Learning Curve Classroom Management Classroom Management Discipline Discipline Procedures Procedures E-Chalk E-Chalk Wikis Wikis Server/Network Access Server/Network Access Fair Use Fair Use

Technology in the Science Classroom Teacher Technology Teacher Technology Laptop to prepare lessons Laptop to prepare lessons Prepare student materials (worksheets) Prepare student materials (worksheets) Interactive whiteboard Interactive whiteboard Online resources Online resources

Technology in the Science Classroom Student Technology Student Technology 1:1 computer ratio 1:1 computer ratio Laptop Laptop Internet access Internet access Study Hall Study Hall E-Chalk E-Chalk Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Office Suite Textbooks on CD Textbooks on CD

Prior to the lesson…. Students had lessons on: Students had lessons on: The Cell The Cell 7 Basic Life Processes 7 Basic Life Processes Systems of the body Systems of the body My E-Coach My E-Coach

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Q&A Contact Information Contact Information Gary Strickland Gary Strickland Sherri Merrill Sherri Merrill