TIPS: Teaching Interdisciplinary Problem Solving through Educational Technology

Welcome to TIPS Created by: Jim Carroll Joe Montecalvo

Today’s Objectives: Participants will be able to: Learn the steps of the Public Policy Analyst (PPA) Apply the PPA to analyzing and solving a problem in the curriculum or school community Integrate the PPA into teaching through creating a WebQuest

TIPS Is Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning

TIPS Evolved from Project LEGAL

Project LEGAL Created in 1976 by Director, Jim Carroll, Ph.D.

Project LEGAL New York State validation in 1979

Project LEGAL USDE validation in 1982, 1992 & 1996

Project LEGAL Has been implemented in thirty four states Hungary, Croatia, and the US Virgin Islands

Project LEGAL Since 1983, adoption schools in over 1500 school districts including: -Canastota -Cortland -Fayetteville-Manlius -Fulton -North Syracuse

1996—1999: LEGAL’s methods become Internet applications 1999—2005: LEGAL obtains Project TIPS $7M+ grant for 650 Bronx content teachers 2000—Present: Grants in NYC for Gifted Education & Character Education that successfully integrate the TIPS Internet applications

The TIPS Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Students learn by constructing their own knowledge through the TIPS model for problem solving: The Public Policy Analyst.

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

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

TIPS Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Assisting students with achieving NYS content standards and new graduation requirements.

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