1. Welcome to An Expansion of TIPS: Teaching Interdisciplinary Problem Solving through Educational Technology

2. TIPS Was Created by: Jim Carroll Joe Montecalvo

3. TIPS Is Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning

4. During the 2004—2005 school year, Jim Carroll, Dr. Albert Penna, & Binghamton staffers wrote a successful Learning Technology Grant (LTG)

5. TIPS/LTG Staff: Jim Carroll, Director Joe Montecalvo, Asst. Director Dr. Albert Penna, BHS Principal Ms. Kathleen M. Dwyer, Seton Catholic Central High School

11. Facing the rear of the ship: An Overview of… Project LEGAL

12. Project LEGAL Overview

13. Project LEGAL Created in 1976 by Director, Jim Carroll, Ph.D.

14. Project LEGAL New York State validation in 1979

15. Project LEGAL USDE validation in 1982, 1992 & 1996

16. Project LEGAL Has been implemented in thirty four states Hungary, Croatia, and the US Virgin Islands

17. Project LEGAL Since 1983, adoption schools in over 1500 school districts

18. Project LEGAL’s Validated Objectives Significant student growth in knowledge and comprehension of the U.S. Legal/Judicial System. Significant student growth in law-related problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

19. Facing our deck chairs forward: Transforming Teaching and Learning at Binghamton High School & Seton Catholic Central High School

20. Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Students learn by constructing their own knowledge through The Public Policy Analyst.

21. Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Teachers serve as co-learners, mentors, coaches and resources to engage students to use technologies to solve problems, think critically and answer their own questions.

22. Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Curriculum is restructured to engage students in solving real- world problems that relate to state standards. In-depth knowledge, analysis and application of major concepts are emphasized.

23. Our Vision for Transforming Teaching and Learning Classrooms have Internet connectivity and can collaborate on common problems.

24. After today’s workshop… There will be one more full-day workshop April or May TBA

25. After today’s workshop… You will be expected to develop a WebQuest that will be due on May 1 Ongoing help from staff developers & directors in developing your WebQuest by e-mail, listserv & phone (toll free 888-443-4720)

26. How Will the TIPS/LTG Project Benefit You?

27. In Closing

28. Keep Your Deck Chairs Facing Forward!!!