Welcome to Adapting Project TIPS: Teaching Interdisciplinary Problem Solving through Educational Technology

TIPS Was Created by: Jim Carroll Joe Montecalvo

TIPS Is Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning

Over 600 Bronx Secondary Teachers Implemented TIPS with thousands of students (2000—2005) under a $7M+ Grant

During the 2009—2010 school year, Jim Carroll, Ursula Koffer, & District 17’s staffers wrote a successful NYSED Learning Technology Grant (LTG)

TIPS/LTG Staff: Jim Carroll and Joe Montecalvo Staff Developers Ursula Koffer, Director & Assistant Principal, Paul Robeson High School

Facing our deck chairs toward the rear of the ship… TIPS is the Internet version of Project LEGAL which has adoption schools in over 1500 school districts since 1983

Facing our deck chairs forward: Transforming Teaching and Learning at Paul Robeson High School & St. Gregory the Great

Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Students learn by constructing their own knowledge through The Public Policy Analyst (PPA)

Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Teachers serve as co-learners, mentors, coaches and resources to engage students to use technologies to solve problems, think critically and answer their own questions.

Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Curriculum is restructured to engage students in solving real-world problems embedded in your curricula that relate to state standards. In-depth knowledge, analysis and application of major concepts are emphasized.

Examples of Social Problems: Science Global Warming Natural Disasters Diseases Acid Rain Pollution Birth Defects Obesity Malnutrition Energy Shortage Waste Management

Examples of Social Problems: Social Studies Poverty Racism Depression Immigration Terrorism Wars Shortage of Resources Civil Rights Quality Education

Examples of Social Problems: Sources for ELA Problems Short Stories Novels Plays Term Papers/Research

Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Classrooms have Internet connectivity and can collaborate on common problems.

Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Performance-based assessment of student products published on the world wide web; also, self-assessments and monitoring of progress toward improvement on state content standards.

After today’s workshop… There will be two more workshops Saturday, May 22, 2010 (9-2) Saturday, June 5, 2010 (9-2)

After today’s workshop… You will be expected to develop a WebQuest that will be due by July 1 Ongoing help from staff developers in developing your WebQuest by e-mail, listserv & phone (toll free 888-443-4720)

How Will the TIPS/LTG Project Benefit You?

Jim Carroll, Ph.D. Syracuse University jcarroll@syr.edu Any Questions? Jim Carroll, Ph.D. Syracuse University jcarroll@syr.edu http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/ltgbrooklyn1/ltg.html 888-443-4720 Jim or 888-440-5627 Joe

In Closing

Keep Your Deck Chairs Facing Forward!!!