Vol, 6, No. 35: November 12, 2007		Get SEAchange by email

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3. Educational technology grants awarded

Twenty projects that will employ educational technology to improve student achievement will share $1.9 million in Enhancing Education Through Technology federal grants.

The 20 competitive grants went to one school district and 19 consortium projects and will impact 225 public school districts and two private schools.

"Today's students were born in the digital age and must master technology to improve themselves and the world around them," said State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster. "These grants will help educators develop teaching methods and instructional strategies that capitalize on students' interest in technology and use that familiarity to improve students' academic performance."

Each project will help Wisconsin educators develop lessons that require the use of educational technology to meet learning goals.

The evaluation process will ensure that students are acquiring 21st century skills such as critical thinking; collaborative problem solving; life and career skills; information, media, and technology skills; as well as higher levels of achievement in core academic subjects.

Grants also focus on professional development so that educators develop proficiency in using technology as a teaching and learning tool to support student academic achievement.

The projects will be ongoing and aligned with Wisconsin Teacher Standards and National Staff Development Council Standards.

More information: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/pdf/dpi2007_122.pdf

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Last updated on 11/12/2007