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TILT T eaching and I ntegrating L iteracy and T echnology

TILT T eaching and I ntegrating L iteracy and T echnology. Nicole Baum Nicole Clarke Karen Zucaro. Our Goal. The purpose of the TILT project is to improve reading and writing skills by integrating technology into the fifth grade classrooms. Our Needs. Low test scores

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TILT T eaching and I ntegrating L iteracy and T echnology

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  1. TILTTeaching and Integrating Literacy and Technology Nicole Baum Nicole Clarke Karen Zucaro

  2. Our Goal The purpose of the TILT project is to improve reading and writing skills by integrating technology into the fifth grade classrooms.

  3. Our Needs • Low test scores • Deficient student skills • Unable to meet standards • Behavior problems

  4. Our Plan We plan to provide each fifth grade student with a laptop equipped with Internet access, Microsoft Word and Kidspiration 2. This will peak student interest and provide a visual way for students to think, read, write and comprehend.

  5. Sample Lesson Objective: Students will write pieces of work utilizing the stages of writing. (1.4.5 A)

  6. Sample Lesson • Given a topic, students will brainstorm pictures and words in Kidspiration 2. • Students will pre-write using a graphic organizer in Picture View in Kidspiration 2. • Students will expand on their ideas by clicking on Writing View and typing sentences to match the pictures. • To revise their work, students will listen to what they have written to see if it makes sense by choosing the Listen Tool in Kidspiration 2. • Students will transfer work to Microsoft Word to edit for spelling and grammar. • Students will publish written work by printing out final copy.

  7. Supplies Needed • 30 laptops • Storage cart • Kidspiration 2 software • Laser Printer • Printing Supplies • Disks

  8. Quality Of Key Personnel • Project Manager: Dr. Joseph Bell, Director of Technical Support, School District of Philadelphia • Project Director: Donna Woods, Technology Specialist, MS in Science • Fifth Grade Teachers: Nicole Clarke, BS in Education; Alyssa Austin, BA in Human Resources; Angelique Darcy-McGuire, MS in Educational Administration and received Teacher of the Year in 1997.

  9. Management Plan The Project Manager will oversee project funds, supervise staff and provide additional technical support.

  10. Management Plan The duties of Project Director are: Planning teacher in-service Storing and coordinating laptops Guiding projects Meeting with Project Manager

  11. Management Plan The Classroom Teachers will: Utilize laptops/software during instruction Keep records Test students Maintain student writing portfolios

  12. Evaluation Plan Project Director Teacher Input Writing Assessment Gates-McGinitie Assessment Periodic Meetings

  13. Budget Summary • Hardware: $31,1196.70 • Software: $ 1,045.50 • Staffing, Training, &Tech Support: $3372 • Supplies: $ 1,809.04 • Total Cost: $37,423.24

  14. Our Commitment Our sixth grade has successfully implemented a program similar to our proposal. The Frankford Bridges Magnet Program enables each student to have a wireless laptop equipped with Internet access and Microsoft Office. This program has increased attendance and improved overall academic performance.

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