Presenters related their experiences with this model and shared projects that illustrat e new teaching strategies. Dr. Dodge highlighted the critical differences between a web-based lesson that may be only an electronic worksheet and a true WebQuest. Exemplary quests were shared. A discussion followed with principals sharing their experiences.
Students utilize electronic reference resources and develop electronic presentations.
Student technology teams helped maintain equipment, assisted in professional development for teachers, and traveled to the classroom to provide support. Speakers shared the specifics of infrastructure design well as the software to be integrated into the curriculum at each grade level. He also provided a detailed packet of less on plans that described authentic use of technology at many grade levels. Information Age Curriculum Design Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. Mr. Costa introduced affordable technologies that schools are using to develop fully integrated standards, teaching strategies, asses sments, resources, etc.