Teacher Supported Learner Centered

InstructionA case study by Lisa Nigara Gustinelli

St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Ft. Lauderdale , Florida USA

St. Thomas Aquinas High schoolDedicated to integrating technology into the classroom, teachers participate in on-going educational opportunities with that goal in mind

All students have Dell’s Chromebook with the Google Chrome operating system.

Innovation in action

We strive to make the best use of available technology in an effort to enhance, not replace, classroom teaching.With the aid of multimedia we create a rich learning environment to accelerate growth of innovative talents.

INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGIES PROMOTE STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

•MULTIPLE SCREENS IN SCIENCE ROOMS• FLEXIBLE WALLS AND SEATING IN CLASSROOMS• COLLABORATIVE DISPLAYS•HANDS ON CREATION SPACES• LARGE GATHERING ROOM FOR WEBINARS• FLEXIBLE USE MEDIA CENTER

Preparation- collaboration with theteacher and the instructional technologist

• Discuss the curricular goal of the project• Find a technology to deliver teacher-led student presentations keeping in mind it must be relevant to the topic being presented• The teacher will create a detailed rubric of expectations and grade requirements• The teacher along with the technology expert will present the project• Students will create the project• Students will present the project

Infographics Creation-Insurance study

Infographics are important because they show important information all in one place.

Popplet Graphic Organizer

Virtual Webinars with field expertsThe Aquarius Program-Marine Biology

• Aquarius is an underwater laboratory and home to scientists for missions up to 10 days long. Aquarius is made to withstand the pressure of ocean depths to 120 feet deep.

INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL SCIENCE LABS

Biology Class-Working with Molecules

Interactive classroom design to promotelearning In Geometry Class

Research on African Masks as well As Creation-Teacher led innovation

Economics Class-EntrepreneurshipBuilding Websites

Video Projects

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH WIKI PROJECT