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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, September 27, 2011 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of the DimensionU Games National Winner (Middle School Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The DimensionU Games National Scholarship Tournament, presented by software developer, Tabula Digita, was held in New York City on May 21, 2011.
DimensionU is a video game-based learning resource for K-12 students. In DimensionU, students can access 3D multiplayer educational video games that help them hone their mathematics and literacy skills, connect with friends, and compete and collaborate while learning. We are proud to recognize a district student that placed second in the nation. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Janet Bauman, Supervisor Middle School Mathematics | |
| Josie Sanders | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Middle School Education (813) 272-4862 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 10 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110927_473 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 10 | ||