This document discusses technology integration and classroom benefits of Skype and Google Earth. It introduces Mr. Tajuan Johnson and Mr. Derrick Hair as TeachUp! Interns and outlines how technology can engage students and enhance learning in a cost-effective way. Specific benefits highlighted include video conferencing with guest speakers, virtual field trips, and exploring places like the moon and oceans. The document also provides an overview of the College Knowledge Project which aims to promote early college awareness and planning for middle school students in the Mississippi Delta region.

1. TeachUp! Interns
Mr. Tajuan Johnson
Mr. Derrick Hair

2. Technology Integration
 Cost efficient
 Introduces new software applications to both the
teachers and students
 Enhances the delivery of subject information for
teachers
 Engages the students by allowing for hands on
interaction
 Allows for virtual learning and interacting with others
abroad

3. Technology Integration
 Skype
 Google Earth

5. Classroom Benefits of Skype
 Video conference with guest speaker remotely
 Virtual classroom lecture
 Teacher to teacher network and resources
 Student to student network and resources
 Used frequently among teachers and schools
interested in global education projects

6. Google
Earth

7. Classroom Benefits of Google Earth
 Students can take virtual field trips
 Students can explore the Moon and Mars
 Students can explore ocean layers
 Students can design a virtual tour of favorite places

8.  College Knowledge is a program based out of Jackson,
MS.
 Early college planning and career awareness services to
middle school students, their families, and school
counselors in the target regions of the Delta.
 The College Knowledge Project covers 22 schools in 11
schools districts throughout the Delta.

9. Target Schools In the Delta
 Coleman Middle School  Friars Point Elementary School
 Solomon Middle School  Jonestown Elementary School
 Sanders Middle School  Lyons Elementary School
 South Delta Middle School  Sherard Elementary
 Coahoma County Jr. High
 Robert Merritt Middle School School
 Greenwood Middle School  West Bolivar Middle School
 W.C. Williams Elementary  North Bolivar Middle School
School  Ray Brooks School
 Bankston Elementary School  Chambers Middle School
 Threadgill Elementary School  O.M. McNair Elementary School
 Davis Elementary School  Humphreys County Jr. High
 Hunter Middle School School

10. The Goal and Focus
 The goal of The College Knowledge project is to help
students gain an understanding about the importance
of staying in school, earning good grades and choosing
to attend college.
 Our focus is to grab the attention of students and
provide them with vital information that can and will
help with their choices in the future.

11. Service Within the Community
College Knowledge assist teachers with preparing
activities such as Reality Fairs, College Days and other
interactive activities to help students build a pathway to
college.

12. Impact From Teacher
The College Knowledge program has been an inspiration
to the students. It has made my 6th grade students aware
of choices for their futures. Many 6th graders didn’t have
college plans but thanks to College Knowledge they are
already preparing for the future.
Ms. Gibson, O.M. McNair Elementary