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"I have learned that engaged learning really works. It
takes a greater effort on the part of the teacher while planning activities, but in the
end, it creates less disruptions and the students learn more material. It also gives both
teachers and students more freedom to explore and expand on concepts."
Angel Ayala, Kelly High School
- "I used computers in my college classes and used the Internet to
do research. But, I wasn't confident enough with the technology to use it in the classroom
with my students. Now, I'm prepared to bring technology resources to my students that I
wouldn't have dreamed of a year ago. I'm not teaching students to use computers--I'm using
computers to help them develop critical thinking skills."
- Sheryl Bond, Bowen High School
"I am extremely excited about engaged learning and having a DESCA*
classroom. It is really working! I am somewhat surprised and thrilled to find that student
achievement has increased in many ways and objective test scores are equal to and in most
areas better than in past years."
Sheila Chilton-Davis, Nazareth Academy
"As a result of my experiences with AT&T ENRICH I
will definitely approach my teaching and coaching responsibilities with a more active,
aggressive and contemporary perspective and demeanor. Engaged learning and the integration
of technology as educational tools will characterize my educational and coaching
philosophy transformation."
Ron Guagenti, Marian Catholic High School
"The high point of the six week AT&T ENRICH program was meeting, working
with and making friends with other "pros" who speak "Biology Teacher".
I am richer for these relationships. We have been apart only a few days and the e-mail is
flying cross town."
Jean Hart, St. Patrick High School
"During the summer training I was a bit doubtful
as to whether the DESCA approach would be appropriate for inner city youngsters. I have
since become a true believer."
Frederick Jackson, King High School
"I went back to school with a new,
refreshed feeling for
teaching."
"I've been teaching biology for more than 5 years and I was pretty set in my
ways. But after listening to Merrill Harmin* last summer, I decided to change my classroom
methods, and it's invigorated both me and my students."
Al LodI, St. Francis De Sales
"I have learned that curriculum writing
can be fun if you
are doing it with the right people. It is much more beneficial to have more than one
person doing it because my group members came up with ideas and applications I never would
have thought to use."
Paula Nicolau, Resurrection High School
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"A high point for me was to learn that there are
strategies, proven by teachers, to help teachers teach better; strategies to nourish all
students, to help students with poor performance. ones who are not doing any work,
students for who the old methods of rewards and punishments are not working."
Nancy Cole, Carver High School
"I want to thank AT&T ENRICH for what was the best
summer since I started teaching. The ideas and materials presented to me during those six
weeks truthfully were significantly more stimulating than all of my previous education
courses combined."
Dan Dowling, St. Benedict High School
"AT&T ENRICH is one of the best programs available for teachers and
schools interested in infusing technology and engaged learning into the curriculum. The
involvement of two of our teachers has created change and excitement not only in their
classrooms, but throughout the school. Their use of DESCA principles with students has
impacted us all in positive ways."
Dr. Pamela G. Dyson, Principal, King High School
"I've learned many new techniques for implementing creative lesson plans
and I've shared various projects with other AT&T participants."
Marlene Gatan, Curie High School
"I have renewed my enthusiasm for teaching and will be a
better and more effective teacher."
Minnie Robinson, Carver High School
"This program was an excellent opportunity
for me. Without it I would not have invested the time to learn all that I have learned. I
did not realize all the things a computer can do and all the uses it has as a tool."
Ursula Ritter, Mother Guerin High School
"Other teachers in the school have noticed what Al and Chris are doing.
The changes they've made in their teaching styles are remarkable--they've become role
models. Our teachers want to learn how to integrate technology in their classrooms and use
the engaged learning techniques they see working so well for Al and Chris."
Walter Schultz, Principal St. Francis De Sales
"I've learned that technology can be used to successfully motivate and
engage students to learn. I am showing them how to use the computer and the internet as a
tool of research and communication. Thus, their perspective on using the computer is
evolving. As a teacher, I could not be more excited about this evolution."
Claudette Terry, King High School
"I met so many great teachers-who are now friends
as well as colleagues. Many are now a part of our network collaboration group."
Harry Tornow, Kelly High School
*Dr Merrill Harmin is author of
"Strategies to Inspire Active Learning". DESCA (Dignity, Energy,
Self-Management, Community and Awareness) are qualities found in an
"inspirational" classroom.
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