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Classrooms throughout Missouri are being transformed into multimedia enriched learning centers through participation in the eMINTS - enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies program. The program began in 1997 in 12 elementary classrooms in six St. Louis County school districts. The program has since become a statewide initiative and includes 15,600 students in 690 classrooms throughout Missouri. eMINTS classrooms typically contain one computer for every two students, a SMART board, and a computer for the teacher. eMINTS teachers take part in a program called Professional Development for Educational Technology Specialists (PD4ETS), designed to provide eMINTS teachers with the resources they need to create a classroom environment that fosters cooperation, collaboration, problem solving, and higher order thinking skills.
In this exhibit, we feature a 5th grade eMINTS classroom science lesson titled "The Food Chain". You will hear from students, teachers, and administrators about their experiences with the eMINTS program and get a first-hand look at the eMINTS classroom experience. Let the learning begin!
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