This session will give participants a better understanding of the principles for highly effective technology use in the classroom. This includes: (1) focus on versatile software tools (like spreadsheets and Geometer's Sketchpad) rather than single concept programs (2) technology can help create engaging contexts for learning (3) using a variety of pedagogical approaches & environments including the one computer classroom, the computer lab, and the classroom lab (4) personalizing the curriculum by developing and adapting replacement units and (5) assessment strategies that enhances student's understanding of fundamental ideas.

The content and methodology of the session will be based on what we have learned from the collaboration of the Center for Improved Engineering & Science Education (CIESE) at Stevens Institute of Technology three year involvement with 16 school districts in New Jersey in developing a model for teaching, learning, and sharing technologiy based teaching methods.

The workshop will include presentation of software, lesson scenarios, videos of teachers teaching with technology, and a analysis of classroom practice.

Ihor Charischak from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ will lead this session.

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