Students in Cathy Henley's classroom learn the properties of matter in a way that engages all of their senses. A video clip is used to set the stage and then students discover the properties through inquiry, stations, and small group discussions. The classroom buzzes with excitement as students deepen their understanding of this important concept.
Professional Development to Support Your Transition to Digital
Professional development is key to any successful initiative. Learn how Grand Prairie School District launched a district-wide professional development initiative to engage the entire Grand Prairie ISD staff and support the district's digital transformation. The teachers were excited about both the support and tools they received, and the impact the professional development will have on their ability to inspire students.
Joli Barker, 3rd grade teacher in McKinney, Texas uses gamification and real-world problems to get her students excited about learning science. Their mission: examine samples of frozen water to determine if increase in mass is due to tampering with the water system. Watch as students use their iPad devices to experiment, explore, collaborate with each other, and synthesize information to come up with their solutions.
Evidence shows that when experienced teachers in Collier County Public Schools, Florida used Science Techbook in their classrooms their students attained higher scores on the science FCAT compared to the students of experienced teachers who did not use Science Techbook.