Executive Summary
The T.I.M.E.
(Technology Integration in Mathematics Education) Grant is designed to enhance
teaching and learning functions in the classroom through the use of
instructional technologies in secondary mathematics classrooms. This grant, a
GEAR-UP supplemental grant, will serve secondary mathematics teachers and
middle and high school students in
T.I.M.E. will address
the following needs of
* Increased and ongoing communication among mathematics teachers
* Teacher Training in the appropriate use of available technologies.
* Web-based interactive mathematics activities to support instruction in
college-preparatory mathematics courses.
One of three goals of this grant includes the development of
mathematics web site as a primary tool to support communication among district mathematics teachers. Discussion and sharing of instructional
activities and strategies in mathematics will be supported through e-mail,
e-news, online chat rooms, and regularly held teachers workshops. The T.I.M.E. web site will be lunched by
A second goal, teacher
training, will be addressed through traditional teacher workshops as well
as online tutorials. T.I.M.E.
teachers will receive training on basic computer maintenance, appropriate use
of computer and calculator technologies, and the use of software and various
peripherals. In order to address the
needs of GEAR-UP students, members of the graduating class of 2004, T.I.M.E.
will offer workshops to enhance GEAR-UP professional development goals. GEAR-UP teachers will be included in the
overall scope of the NCCEP/SBC Grant.
Beginning no later than
bi-monthly basis. It is expected that at least 80% of the district’s secondary mathematics teachers will attend at least one of these workshops.
The third and final goal addresses both the development and dissemination of web-based interactive mathematics activities. A cadre of four to six mathematics teachers will work with T.I.M.E. teachers to develop web-base activities. These activities will address state standards and supplement instruction in college preparatory mathematics courses. Activities this year will focus on instruction in algebra 1 and geometry. By the end of the first grading period, at least ten interactive activities will be posted to the T.I.M.E. web site. T.I.M.E. staff and teachers will also provide links to interactive activities created by others where appropriate.
One of the biggest obstacles to achieving the goals of this grant will lie in the coordination of T.I.M.E. activities with other district activities. Ongoing communication among grant partners will limit duplication of efforts and unreasonable demands on teacher’s time. In addition, T.I.M.E. staff will periodically conduct teacher’s surveys and respond to their suggestions so that we are confident that we are offering the activities most desired by teacher’s participants.
Grant partners will include staff from GEAR-UP as well as staff from the departments of Mathematics, Instructional Technology, and Professional Development. Through partnerships we will leverage resources to ensure that the goals of the grant are achieved. The project director of the T.I.M.E. Grant will oversee day-to-day operations. The GEAR-UP project Director will ensure the appropriate handling of the budget and project reports.
The T.I.M.E. web site will no doubt be unique feature of this grant. Through the web site, mathematics teachers will be encouraged to communicate and share ideas. Through the web site, teachers will receive training through online tutorials. And ultimately through this web site, teachers will work together to create and implement interactive activities that support mathematics instruction.
Grant Writers
Mrs. Harriette
Knight
Mr. Carlos Sitja
Mrs. Gloria Williams
Ms. Yolanda Hall
Mrs. Romaine Dodson