Students evaluated the project and their work. Student comments also showed perceptions about their own abilities. Many regretted not making backup disks, writing down their sources or taking advantage of the extended Media Center hours. They also realized they were learning from their mistakes and think this is a good way to learn. Greg, the teacher who first made changes in the booklet still travels with his box of colored pencils, pens, rulers, atlases and almanacs.
Technology is integrated slowly, but carefully and soundly.
He's been the last to utilize the Internet or multimedia presentations but appears ready to move forward now that the other two teachers are seeing success. Bob is a former football coach and physical education teacher who jumped in the process a few years after the other two teachers had begun using technology. He takes almost every appropriate staff development class and is always ready for new ideas. Harold is a well-traveled person who brings academic and technological skills to the classroom. He carefully researches web sites and provides students with wonderful lists for Internet searching.