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Ideas: Inquiry-Based Dynamic Earth Applications Of Supercomputing, Seeing The Big Picture With Information Technology, Bruce E. Segee, Yifeng Zhu, Peter O. Koons Dec 2013

Ideas: Inquiry-Based Dynamic Earth Applications Of Supercomputing, Seeing The Big Picture With Information Technology, Bruce E. Segee, Yifeng Zhu, Peter O. Koons

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

The goals of the project were to increase the level and volume of information technologies in the classroom and to promote inquiry-based learning. The project was tightly integrated with the Maine Learning Technology Initiative that puts a laptop computer into the hands of every 7th and 8th grade student and teacher. It was also tightly integrated with the University of Maine Supercomputer. Through the use of technology, students were able to ask “what if questions and find and visualize the answers to their questions. The focus of the inquiry was dynamic Earth modelling. This included geological evolution of the earth …


Maine’S Improving Schools: An Examination Of Distinguishing Features Of A Sample Of Maine’S Improving Public Schools, Erika K. Stump, David L. Silvernail, Catherine Fallona, Lori Moran Gunn Jun 2013

Maine’S Improving Schools: An Examination Of Distinguishing Features Of A Sample Of Maine’S Improving Public Schools, Erika K. Stump, David L. Silvernail, Catherine Fallona, Lori Moran Gunn

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Aspirnaut Program In A Rural Maine School, Janet Fairman, Bethany Jorgensen Jun 2013

Evaluation Of Aspirnaut Program In A Rural Maine School, Janet Fairman, Bethany Jorgensen

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Preliminary Implementation Of Maine's Proficiency-Based Diploma Program, David L. Silvernail, Erika K. Stump, Angela Atkinson Duina, Lori Moran Gunn Jun 2013

Preliminary Implementation Of Maine's Proficiency-Based Diploma Program, David L. Silvernail, Erika K. Stump, Angela Atkinson Duina, Lori Moran Gunn

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Response To Intervention In Maine Status Report Of Implementation, Brian Doore, Karen Smith, Craig A. Mason Jun 2013

Response To Intervention In Maine Status Report Of Implementation, Brian Doore, Karen Smith, Craig A. Mason

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Teacher Evaluation And Professional Growth Systems: A National Review Of Models, Approaches, And Challenges, Brian Doore, Bethany Jorgensen, Stacy Doore, Craig A. Mason Mar 2013

Teacher Evaluation And Professional Growth Systems: A National Review Of Models, Approaches, And Challenges, Brian Doore, Bethany Jorgensen, Stacy Doore, Craig A. Mason

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.