When she talks about the school - and the technology program - she affectionately refers to the students as the “kiddos.” When she walks the hallways, she is frequently flagged down by students who want to say hello or get a hug. ![]() A rapid rolloutīray has taught for six years at Discovery, and her connection with the children is evident. “Small groups make a huge difference,” said Lisa Bray. Then, within a few minutes, the students switch from one station to the next.Īnd all the while, teachers are on the move, giving students closer attention than they would receive in a traditional classroom structure. Troy Partin works on language arts with a small group of his Discovery Elementary School fourth-grade class.Īt any given time, a couple of groups might work on some of the school’s newly acquired mini-iPads, while another group works at a bank of desktop computers, while other groups work on old-fashioned paper worksheets. That’s the essence of the $370,501 technology pilot project at Meridian’s Discovery Elementary School, a project designed to transform classrooms by breaking them into several smaller classrooms. This is the fifth of a series of stories on the grant recipients.Ĭan schools incorporate technology in classrooms - and encourage kids to collaborate in small groups? ![]() They are using $3 million in state grants to try out methods of using technology in the schools. EDITOR’S NOTE: Eleven Idaho schools are launching on an experiment this fall.
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