Harnessing the Power of Tablet Technology
More than 15,000 tablets were used to log in to ST Math’ s new touch-enabled software launched in fall 2012. The new gesture-based interface gives students a more direct, intuitive and enhanced learning experience with ST Math.
Six schools in California and Nevada piloted ST Math featuring touch in their classrooms thanks to $ 124,000 in grants from the Verizon Foundation.“ Verizon is committed to harnessing the power of technology to enhance education and create a brighter future for students,” said Gene Eng, Verizon vice-president of external affairs.“ Our partnership with MIND Research Institute expands access to a proven education system that’ s making a difference in children’ s lives.”
At Los Angeles’ s Dolores Huerta Elementary School, where more than 90 % of students live in poverty, Verizon’ s grant introduced ST Math on tablets for the third grade classrooms.“ The students would 100 to one select to work on the iPad over the desktop,” says Principal Desiree Manuel. Her third graders access JiJi on tablets in their classroom every morning, moving around freely to help one another and then promptly return to task.“ It has more flexibility and mobility for the students.”
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Donations to support ST Math at our school have allowed us to level the playing field. I feel good when I see my kids because I know they’ re getting the same opportunities as other kids at wealthier schools.
-- Desiree Manuel, principal, Dolores Huerta Elementary School Los Angeles, California
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New iPads used to log into ST Math on Dec. 25, 2012
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