2. Table of Contents
Peercasting: Students Produce Math Support at NC Middle School
How It Works
The Facts
In My Opinion
Florida Districts Use Online Gaming in Summer Programs
How It Works
The Facts
In My Opinion
Video Conferencing Engages Students in Mobile County Public Schools
How It Works
The Facts
In My Opinion
In Conclusion
Works Cited
3. Peercasting: Students Produce Math Support at NC Middle School
How It Works
1. Algebra I students learn the
material in the conventional
way.
2. Students then make podcasts to
help other students learn.
3. The podcasts are available
during school hours on grant
funded Apple iPod Touches.
4. Struggling students learn the
material in a comfortable
environment!
4. Peercasting: Students Produce Math Support at NC Middle School
The Facts
Uses the concept of peer tutoring, with a
technological twist.
“To me, sitting somewhere on your own,
watching an iPod tutorial, is much better
than sitting with an AP student who is
trying to explain concepts to you.” says
teacher Nancy Trollinger.
The podcasts only take about 15 minutes
to make!
5. Peercasting: Students Produce Math Support at NC Middle School
In My Opinion
Students won’t be bored with the
typical means of tutoring
Students learn how new technologies
can be in the classroom as well as for
fun
Teachers have a second, third, and
forth way of teaching required
material.
6. Florida Districts Use Online Gaming in Summer Programs
How it Works
Games in a 3-D environment for
grades 3-12
Players carry out multi-layer
missions
When obstacles are solved,
points are earned allowing the
students to move further in the
game.
7. Florida Districts Use Online Gaming in Summer Programs
The Facts
Students are literally begging
their parents to attend more
sessions!
“Our students commented that
they never knew they could have
this much fun at summer school,"
said Janet Boatman, math
supervisor at the schools.
8. Florida Districts Use Online Gaming in Summer Programs
In My Opinion
Students are learning in a way that
they are having fun, which is what
summer is all about!
Students should retain the
information better, making them
learn other material easier!
Teachers get the material covered
in a fast and fun manner!
9. Videoconferencing Engages Students in Mobile County Public Schools
How It Works
Alabama’s governor made a new
program to allow students to “take”
classes at schools all over the state.
Teachers host a videoconference
and students join.
Students attend the classes and
receive the needed credits toward
their diplomas.
10. Videoconferencing Engages Students in Mobile County Public Schools
The Facts
Provides students all over
Alabama to receive access to
advanced classes.
Helps to fill teacher vacancies
and allow students to get the
best education that they can.
Helps save money by not
having to hire a teacher to
teach gifted classes at every
school.
11. Videoconferencing Engages Students in Mobile County Public Schools
In My Opinion
Students are getting the best of both
worlds. If they live in rural areas,
they aren’t behind the learning curve
for colleges.
It allows for large class sizes, but still
makes it seem like students are
getting one on one attention.
All students in the state can have the
opportunity to take any class offered
at any school.
I would love the opportunity to see
one of these classes, and maybe one
day host one!
12. In Conclusion
There are a variety of ways
that technology is making
it’s way into the classroom.
Students have more
opportunities to learn
different ways and that will
help them in the long run!
Learning these
technologies while in public
schools will help them be
ready for the work force, or
college!
13. Works Cited
Harrison, Denise(7/23/09). Videoconferencing Engages Students in
Mobile County Public Schools, THE Journal. Retrieved August
3, 2009 from
http://thejournal.com/articles/2009/07/23/videoconferencing-
engages-students-in-mobile-county-public schools.aspx?sc_lang=en
McCrea, Bridget(5/20/09). Peercasting: Students Produce Math
Support at NC Middle School. THE Journal. Retrieved August
3, 2009 from
http://thejournal.com/articles/2009/05/20/peercasting-students-
produce-math-support-at-nc-middle-school.aspx
Nagel, David(8/6/09). Florida Districts Use Online Gaming in Summer
Programs. THE Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2009 from
http://thejournal.com/articles/2009/08/06/florida-districts- use-
online-gaming-in-summer-programs.aspx?sc_lang=en
