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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Touch devices using ST Math at
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Touch devices using ST Math
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New iPads used to log into ST Math on Dec . 25 , 2012
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