Sentences with phrase «computer in the hands of every student»

Despite school budget shortfalls, about half the high schools in Maine have opted to move forward this fall in helping the state expand a program to put a laptop computer in the hands of every student, while the other half explore ways to provide students with an economically viable technological alternative.

The Springfield Public Schools will spend more money next year on technology in the classrooms, early childhood education, and launch a program to put a computer in the hands of every student.

Not exact matches

More than 40 college students pursuing careers in physics, engineering and computer science are spending their summer at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory working with scientists and engineers on hands - on research projects.

Through development and support of career profiles and hands - on student science projects and classroom activities related to cybersecurity and computer programming, Science Buddies and Symantec are hoping to encourage more students to consider these critical, in - demand 21st century STEM fields.

Be on the lookout for signs of computer - related injury in students: warning signs include pain, tingling or heaviness in the neck, shoulders, back, arms, elbows, wrists or hands.

This includes recommendations suggesting that: primary schools should bring in outside experts to teach coding; all primaries should have 3D printers and design software; secondary schools should be able to teach Computer Science, Design and Technology or another technical / practical subject in place of a foreign language GCSE; the Computer Science GCSE should be taken by at least half of all 16 year olds; young apprenticeships should be reintroduced at 14, blending a core academic curriculum with hands - on learning; all students should learn how businesses work, with schools linked to local employers; schools should be encouraged to develop a technical stream from 14 - 18 for some students, covering enterprise, health, design and hands - on skills; and that universities should provide part - time courses for apprentices to get Foundation and Honours degrees.

This administration has been a world leader in connecting our schools, classrooms, and libraries to vast Internet information resources, putting modern computers in the hands of teachers and students, and making technology an integral part of lifelong learning.

Whether taught as an introduction in the freshman year or as an advanced design lab later on, the TI - RSLK is an effective means for students to get a hands - on learning experience of engineering concepts that span electrical, mechanical and computer science systems.

And for the 2004 - 05 school year, the Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center, in Fort Worth, Texas, scheduled four blocks of about nine weeks each and fall and spring intersession workshops, allowing its K - 5 students time for hands - on arts, science, and computer projects or sports in addition to language arts and math enrichment.

They called for placing math in the context of students» everyday lives, and they advocated giving students hands - on activities and access to computers and calculators to use as problem - solving tools.

The Pine Tree State set a new standard for teaching 21st - century skills when lawmakers agreed to put laptop computers in the hands of every middle school student and teacher — a program that's now being expanded into high schools.

Writing in Venture Beat, Cognii CEO Dee Kanejiya argued several applications of AI would hit the education sector in the US in 2017, including AI for grading students» written answers, bots that answer their questions, virtual personal assistant tutors and virtual reality and computer vision for hands - on learning.

Not in Evansville, which has one of the largest initiatives in the state aimed at putting a computer in each student's hands.

Code.org is dedicated to increase participation in computer science for women and underrepresented students of color by producing online course curricula that is interactive and hands - on for grades K - 5.

In Madison, the first year of a five - year plan to put a tablet or notebook computer in nearly every student's hands gets under way with the distribution of devices to teachers and central office stafIn Madison, the first year of a five - year plan to put a tablet or notebook computer in nearly every student's hands gets under way with the distribution of devices to teachers and central office stafin nearly every student's hands gets under way with the distribution of devices to teachers and central office staff.

Placing the IDS in the hands of these student teachers, who had not only grown up using computers and the Internet but had been specifically prepared to integrate digital resources in their instruction, resulted in consistent and substantial use of computer technologies to enhance their biology instruction.

A significant number of defective tablet computers has forced Guilford County Schools to suspend their highly anticipated technology initiative that would put tablets in the hands of thousands of middle school students.

Allow a student to respond to test questions orally instead of in writing, or typing on a computer instead of writing by hand

In Part A: Students use a combination of computer animations, readings, and a hands - on lab as they deepen their understanding of Earth's water cycle and how it relates to the Earth's energy balance.

Classes will be taught in small groups of about 15 students, with a combination of lectures, in class exercises, and hands - on computer lab instruction.

• Track record of instructing students about basic sketching and contouring techniques • Well versed in evaluating students» work, charting their progress, grading assignments and guiding them regarding their weaknesses appropriately • Hands - on experience in curriculum development, lesson planning and implementation with aid of modern and effective AV aids and instructional strategies • Expert in instructing students about working in various modes including pastels, oil colors, water colors, fabric paints, charcoal and pencil • Adept at creating and maintaining a highly stimulating, inspiring and multicultural classroom environment • Proven ability to introduce novel forms of art and inculcate the same in the curriculum effectively • Demonstrated ability to enhance creativity among students by encouraging innovation, novelty and originality in their pieces of art • Familiar with various kinds of pixel sheets, sketching paper and art material, fully capable of determining age specific art material and techniques, suitable for assigned level and grades of children • Known for initiating, designing and implementing various art contests at the school to encourage a general appreciation for art among students • Competent at identifying course goals and fulfilling the same in collaboration with students, teachers and parents • Proven skills in lesson planning, curriculum implementation, technique instruction, practice facilitation and assignment communication • Profound knowledge of various advanced level 3D effect art techniques • Strong classroom management, organization and discipline control skills • Profound ability to devise innovative learning and instructional techniques to facilitate effective transfer of skill and knowledge • Proficient in use of computer to aid art work, familiar with various graphic designing and drawing enhancement software

SUMMARY • Five years of experience working as an Admissions Counselor • Highly skilled in advising, programming and working with university students • Hands on experience with communicating with students to address inquiries • In - depth knowledge of common academic protocols used in managing admissions processes • Proficient in creating liaison with different departments within a university setting • Computer: MS Office Suite and MS Project • Bilingual: English and Italiin advising, programming and working with university students • Hands on experience with communicating with students to address inquiries • In - depth knowledge of common academic protocols used in managing admissions processes • Proficient in creating liaison with different departments within a university setting • Computer: MS Office Suite and MS Project • Bilingual: English and ItaliIn - depth knowledge of common academic protocols used in managing admissions processes • Proficient in creating liaison with different departments within a university setting • Computer: MS Office Suite and MS Project • Bilingual: English and Italiin managing admissions processes • Proficient in creating liaison with different departments within a university setting • Computer: MS Office Suite and MS Project • Bilingual: English and Italiin creating liaison with different departments within a university setting • Computer: MS Office Suite and MS Project • Bilingual: English and Italian

The class, limited to 18 students, features «significant individual hands - on personal computer time working with the spreadsheet, analyzing many current real - life «what - if» scenarios to determine financial viability (money in your pocket), prospects of financing an acquisition with today's very tough lenders and implications when refinancing later at a higher interest rate,» Seepe says.