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.
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
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
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