EDUCATIONALREFORMEMPOWERINGSTUDENTSASTHEAGENTSOFCHANGE网络技术论文

EDUCATIONAL REFORM EMPOWERING STUDENTS AS THE AGENTS OF CHANGE_网络技术论文 ABSTRACTThis presentation will

EDUCATIONAL REFORM EMPOWERING STUDENTS AS THE AGENTS OF CHANGE_网络技 术论文 ABSTRACT This presentation will illustrate an exemplary model of effective integration of technology into classroom teaching and learning and the power of the students as the resources in mobilizing the school and revolutionizing the process of schooling in the Information-aged 21sth century. The focus of the presentation is to describe the significant roles of all members in school: teachers and students that contribute to the success of educational efforts in infusing technology into the process of modern classroom teaching and learning. The North Hudson Electronic Educational Empowerment Project (NHEEEP) funded with the Technology Literacy Challenge Grant awarded by the New York State Department of Education has been an educational reform initiative that seeks to transform the traditional 14th century classroom model into an information-rich learning environment that engages members of the classroom, teachers, students, and the greater community at large, as learners. The organization’s primary belief is that students are the agents who will affect asystemic change to the traditional learning environment. The NHEEEP consortium currently has 12 different staff development and project-based learning activities that focus on results-centered, content-driven learning activities that require aproject or lesson to be implemented in the classroom. As part of the model, teachers and students work collaboratively as project partners who plan, develop, and deliver these staff development initiatives. We believe that students, not adults will drive real educational reform. This presentation will also reflect on the process of our efforts in transforming the culture, environment, attitudes, and behaviors and document significant factors that contribute to the success of the program. Mistakes made and lessons learned through the process of the program implementation will also be visited. Introduction The North Hudson Electronic Educational Empowerment Project (NHEEEP) was created as aresult of funding received under aNew York State Department of Education (NYSED) Title III Technology Literacy Challenge Grant (TLCG). The NHEEEP Consortium spans 3500 square miles