Curriculum and Instruction Action Item |
DATE: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ExploreLearning is an online subscription service of Mathematics and Science Gizmos and associated professional development and training.
The ExploreLearning license fee includes:
ExploreLearning Gizmos are award-winning online simulations that drive student inquiry and exploration. With over 450 Gizmos online and more being added regularly, ExploreLearning.com is a powerful addition to the Hillsborough County curriculum helping teachers to engage their students more effectively and more deeply in science.
One or more initial training sessions are recommended depending on the number of teachers participating in the school or district adoption of Gizmos followed by ongoing support for staff development. Participants in the initial training session(s) may be classroom teachers, school/district staff training specialists, or both. Training topics for initial teacher-only sessions include the enrollment and set-up process for Gizmo delivery platform, use of exemplary Gizmos in relevant grade levels and subject areas, and management of student log-in and assessment results.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Denny B. Oest, General Director, Secondary Education
Larry R. Plank, Supervisor for Secondary Science
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
A 5.07 | |
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100831_418 * Section A Item# 5.07 |