Tech-Know-Build Teaching Indiana Students to Build with Technology
Partners Crawfordsville Schools Indianapolis Public Schools IUPUI Purdue University Acer Computing Apple Computers CILC – Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration Polar St. Clare Medical Center
Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Tech-Know-Build - Crawfordsville
History 1997 – Teachers received laptops 1998 – 1 st class set purchased shared 1999 – 2 nd class set purchased 2000 – 1:1 computing a reality laptops on carts at high school 2001 – wireless application implemented refreshed original laptops, heart rate monitors purchased present pilot program at CHS refresh laptops as needed update infrastructure
Professional Development Summer Seminar Short training sessions at multiple times & tailored to teachers’ needs On-going continuous support Just-in-time training Tech support onsite
Problem-Based Learning Units related to the traditional curriculum Investigations related to authentic problems in the community Varying durations Address content area standards Website: and select Tech-Know- Build
Parent and Community Involvement Computer classes for senior citizens Community involvement in PBL as resource people & experts PBL sharing with parents and community members Public forums, letters to the editor, student representation on standing committees
Outcomes Impacts in the community Students engaged Problem solving and creativity fostered