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Covington Elementary School in Los Altos School District has been using the Khan Academy to supplement their 5th grade math program since Spring 2011.  This unique opportunity, to pilot the videos, activities, questions, and data area, assists students in setting their own differentiated goals, provides teachers instantaneous data, and creates a collaborative learning environment for all.

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Resources to follow-up on:

• The Khan Academy
• Los Altos School District Khan Academy Pilot Blog
• Gate Notes – Khan Academy Implementation
• TICAL’s Integrating Technology in a Standards-Based Curriculum Hot Topic

Part 2: MOUSE Squad – Understanding the Curriculum, Support, and Costs

In this second part, students, teachers, principals, and district technology administrators share the nuts and bolts of the MOUSE Squad program.  Both the after school elementary and the elective-based Middle school  MOUSE Squads share similar online and hands-on curricula as well as providing site-based technology support during and beyond the school day.  Hear about unique partnerships between the district technology and instructional staff at the sites and how the program empowers all involved.

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Resources to follow-up:

• National MOUSE Squad website
• CA MOUSE Squad Curriculum webpage
• How to Buy a LCD Projector and Document Camera
• Project-Based Learning Resources

Also, check out Part 1: Improving School Climate to see how the MOUSE Squad creates a mutual respect between students, teachers, and district staff.