Technology Solutions That Work

Ed Coughlin (ecoughlin@metiri.com)
Bismarck, North Dakota

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Technology Solutions That Work (TSW)

With the renewed national focus of the No Child Left Behind on literacy and numeracy, it is time to find the bridge between technology and higher academic achievement. Learn how to bridge that divide. Access a rich library of research-based SOLUTIONS that use 21st century skills as a direct pipeline to increased academic achievement. Leverage technology to improve basic skills, build digital literacy, promote higher order thinking, enhance communication and increase productivity.

TSW: www.metiri.com/techsolutions/

Sources of Research Studies

• Metiri Group
• TSW (Tech Solutions That Work)
• What Works Clearinghouse
• ISTE: CARET site

Technology Solutions That Work:
7-12 Focus

• WISE - Inquiry Science Units (Frogs)
• IMMEX-Problem Solving
• ThinkerTools
• Berkeley Math and Science Technology Solutions That Work
  • K-8 Summary
  • HS Summary
  • K-8 Full report
  • Full HS Math Report
• Authentic Learning unit design template - blank
  • Authentic Learning unit design template - sample

Technology Solutions That Work:
K-6 Focus

• Sunnyside Elementary Web Site
• Sunnyside Elementary School Story/Video
• Teaching for Understanding (Harvard)
• WISE - Inquiry Science Units (Frogs)
• IMMEX-Problem Solving
• Reading Programs That Work

Theoretical Research Studies

• Research on the Impact of Authentic, Intellectually Stimulating Assignments-Dr. Fred Newman
  
• A Range of Use (from Miami-Dade County)
  
• enGauge
  
• How People Learn-Online Book by National Research Council