Melanie Crider

Crider's "LIT2" (Learning and Inquiry through Technology) project changes the way students receive instruction by emphasizing the use of technology in the classroom. The goal is to increase exposure to technology so that each student can benefit from the tools throughout the day. Students can access the Internet for inquiry-based learning and use software to improve writing and computation skills. As the teacher develops projects to guide the process, students become more independently motivated learners. By integrating technology into the learning environment, the project helps students stay interested in the curriculum and master basic skills in active ways.