Math teacher Kenny Fisher uses new classroom technology to help students find out what methods work best for them.
Sr. Pegeen Connolly, SCRH, guides students using a new software application in history class.
Mayfield teachers fire up
their computers and become Ed-tech cohort moves beyond the latest i-gadgets Creating studentcentered classrooms Teachers model lifelong learning and resilience
Students are the classroom stars as teachers apply the power of educational technology.
Tech cohort teachers show their students that despite struggle and sometimes failure, learning is a constant and often collaborative process.
“I am able to be the coach on the sidelines instead of the center of the picture.”
“My students witnessed me stretching myself through technology integration. I hope it encourages them to step outside of their comfort zones and learn something different.” — KRISTA ELLIS, ENGLISH
— ANNIE PONTRELLI, MATH
“When students share how they solved a problem with the class on the iPad, we call it ‘the power of the iPad.’ I always get a kick when I ask for a volunteer and someone says, ‘I want the power of the iPad!’” — ALLI AKAGI, CHEMISTRY
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Engaged students are better learners Students become content creators, not just information consumers. They demonstrate their understanding by creating videos, multimedia books, blogs and infographics—skills that will set them up for success in work and life.
“Students are asked to reflect and consider what gaps the textbook has and this encourages them to challenge the material they encounter.” — APRIL GARCEZ, THEOLOGY
