But, like much of the nation, the Commonwealth has not been as quick to adequately prepare its teachers to make full use of computers and other technological tools. The 30 educators will meet weekly to identify and discuss technologies most likely to improve student learning. The point is to make students at all levels more active learners.
Studies show that students who are active in learning are better learners.
Morehead State University, Northern Kentucky University and Murray State University received similar grants. One difference in EKU's approach is the inclusion of the College of Arts and Sciences. You also have to infuse technology in content areas, too. We also want to infuse technology in our general education courses, where our teacher education students get their content knowledge. Traditionally, on college campuses, there is a lot of tension between the content area and the teacher preparation area.