ExploreLearning Teams with Northwest Missouri State U. and Project Prism

ExploreLearning is pleased to announce a partnership with Northwest Missouri State University and Project PRISM (Promoting Reasoning and Inquiry in Science and Math). Project PRISM provides training for Missouri teachers of science in grades four through eight to introduce best practices in science education.

"We are thrilled to be a part of the Project PRISM and to be working with Northwest Missouri State on this important initiative," said Dave Shuster, Founder and President of ExploreLearning. "Through this collaboration, we will be able to support many teachers with new tools that will help them bring more inquiry and research-proven instructional practice into the classroom."

With the integration of ExploreLearning's extensive library of math and science Gizmos, teachers will learn how to incorporate innovative instructional techniques through the use of technology.

"One of the primary goals of the PRISM Project is to increase the use of technology as a learning tool in the classroom," said Marilyn Rhea, PRISM Project Director; "We know that this partnership with ExplorLearning will be valuable to our teachers as they develop classroom strategies that enable them to facilitate active learning for all of their students. We particularly see possibilities for students to confront their misconceptions and reform their understandings as they interact with the GIZMO programs."

Teachers involved with the project will commit to three years in the program. The program of study includes videoconferences, instruction over the internet and a four-week residency on the Northwest campus each summer.