iTeach/iLearn Project Overview

The iTeach/iLearn Project through the New York City Department of Education’s Office of Instructional Technology has brought mobile technology and rich professional development to 22 middle schools throughout the city. Initiated in 2005, the project seeks to improve student outcomes through the use of dynamic, creative, curriculum-integrated instruction using technology. The project is structured around four goals:

Goal 1: Provide rich and equitable resources that improve teaching and student learning.
Goal 2. Improve collaborative learning environments for teachers and students.
Goal 3. Increase student engagement.
Goal 4. Increase internal and external communications between and among teachers, students, parents, and administrators.

In alignment with these goals, teachers have implemented units of study that integrate the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. As a result students are approaching their lessons with new enthusiasm and perspective. The culture of these schools is changing as principals, coaches, teachers and students experience new ways for classroom learning to include collaboration, exploration and organization.

This iTeach/iLearn website is a place for educators and others to obtain information about the project and share resources. iTeach/iLearn schools also have access to a private portal (available by logging on at the top of this page) enabling them to learn about upcoming professional development activities, ask questions, find school specific information and share best practices for instruction in a technology rich environment.

For more information about the project, please contact us.