2007/2008 bell & beyond bell and beyond partners bloomington department of parks and recreation ...
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2007/2008
Bell & Beyond
Bell and Beyond Partners
Bloomington Department of Parks and Recreation Healthy Hearts program - cardiovascular fitness and
nutrition
WonderLab Interactive science-based
IST – Information Systems Technology "Technology Literacy for Better Living" in an attempt to
bridge the digital divide between low-income or single-parent homes, and more affluent families, in access to the internet and other technology productivity tools.
More about the Bell
MCCSC – Monroe County Community School Corporation
The Bigs FridaysClubs
BELL STAFF
Bob Appelman The Bell Boy
Jake Enfield Bell Director
BELL INSTRUCTORS
Zeynel Amac
Lindsey Miller
BELL INSTRUCTORS
Tony Martin
Marco Adorno
BELL GOALS
Fun learning environment for kidsPositive attitude towards technologyConfidence in using technologyPurpose of specific technologiesEngaging
hands-on, project-based Ownership through choice Real world problems
Parent and teacher involvementOwnership through problem based learningIncrease teacher to student ratio with preservice
teacher volunteers
PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
Students choose their own topic of interest to work on throughout the 5 week period
Students with the same or similar topics are encouraged to work together, preferably on their individual projects
Instructors introduce a new technology and guide students in how that technology can be used to help with their problem
Students create a thematic portfolio of their projects to share with their teachers, parents, and friends
IDEAS FOR THE STUDENTS
Taking care of a new petDesigning your own video gamePlanning a day trip to somewhere funWriting and directing your own movieHelping the poor
community housing soup kitchen
Global issues Endangered species Global Warming
Building a tree house or fort
Why Volunteer!
Increase teacher to student ratioRole models for kids that could use themWork with children in a low risk environmentGet experience in the classroom early onExposure to different ages in an academic settingChance to network with schools in the communityExtra credit anybody???Maybe you will like it enough to returnMaybe you will like it enough to design your own
technology lesson!
Thanks
CLAP LOUDLY
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL!