A "Look Into" a Middle School Science Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom ™

One powerful tool for conveying the LATIC vision is through our "Look Into" narratives. Each one describes a glimpse into a Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom ™, painting a picture that allows teachers to envision similar moments in their own classroom. A "Look Into" Mr. Jamison’s Middle School Science Learner Active, Technology-Infused Classroom ™ The bell rings and students begin entering Mr. Jamison’s classroom. They head to the resource area , a group of repurposed milk crates, to retrieve their two-pocket folders , then sit with their home groups . They spend a few minutes looking at their activity lists , selecting goals for the day, and scheduling their time. While they don’t all schedule the same activities, they rely upon one another to make the best decisions possible to attain their goals. As groups finish scheduling their time, the students move to various areas of the room, including to round tables, lab tables, and couch areas. Jackson grabs a laptop and selects