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Annual Report for Mary Ann DeMello Teacher Info Page | Annual Login Page
Were you in the field this season?
Yes
Dates in the Field:
Dec. 27, 2002-Feb. 9, 2003
Approximate Number of Student E-mails:
When in the field, 75; total this year 100
Approximate Number of Teacher E-mails:
When in field 40; total this year 50
Apporximate Number of Other E-mails:
Between my three e-mail addresses, approximately 300 when in the field; total for this year 400.
Approximate Countries Represented:
Three: USA, Hong Kong, & UK
Additional Comments:
As I stated in the 2002 Annual Report, I had a terrific field experience. I worked with a wonderful team of people and we continue to stay in touch.
Did you maintain a daily (or as often as possible) electronic journal while in the field?
Yes
Continued Collaboration with Research Team Members
Type of Interaction / Outcomes / Dates / Locations / Parcticipants:
Thomas Whittaker and Amber Hawkins and I email each other regularly and sometimes phone. On March 24th, Tom came to Rockland to talk to my sixth grade classes. It was a nice visit and the students enjoyed hearing from the British member of our research team. He reflected on his Antarctic experience and the students asked him questions. They really enjoyed his visit.
How are you sharing your research experience with your colleagues, district, community, etc?
1. Considerable time has been spent with my mentees describing my experience. I broke it down into about a dozen focused sessions and we reviewed the journals and pictures.
2. Presentation to a class at a local college.
3. Presentations to various community organizations such as the Historical Society and church groups.
4. Presentation to a teachers organizations, Delta Kappa Gamma.
TEA Collaborative Learning Group
Name:
Susan Rice Patton
Active?
Yes
Contact Hours:
107
Active?
Yes
Contact Hours:
116
Active?
Yes
Contact Hours:
79.5
Active?
Yes
Contact Hours:
Average of 4 hours each
Number of Associates in local network:
3
Type of Interaction / Outcomes / Dates / Locations / Parcticipants:
The three associates are my mentees. Refer to the Mentor Annual log for a full report.
Presentations and Real Audio Sessions
Presentation Date, Title, Number of Attendees, Etc.
3/14 - Plymouth County Teachers Assoc. = 15;
4/15 - Rockland Chamber of Commerce = 30;
5/1 - Two classes of Grade 6 Rockland students = 56;
5/7 - St. Ann's Church in Raynham = 50;
5/9 - Two classes of Grade 6 Rockland students = 55;
5/27 - School Committee to Receive the National Medal for
Antarctic Service = 25 + cable TV;
6/6 - Dighton Middle School = 400;
6/13 - Two classes of Grade 1 Rockland students = 40;
10/3 - Raynham Historical Society = 25;
10/27 - Class from Quincy Jr. College = 5;
10/30 - Grade 11/12 Journalism class in Rockland = 26;
12/3 - Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers Organization = 30.
Have you presented to your local board of education this year?
N/A
Title:
WebQuest
Description:
Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site?
No
Title:
Travel Brochure
Description:
Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site?
No
Title:
Longitude & Latitude
Description:
Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site?
No
Other Classroom Connections:
Other Lessons Developed by Rockland High School Teachers:
I attended the TEA Curriculum Workshop in New York City on July 7-13.
Have you submitted all press-related materials concerning your TEA experience to the TEA Archives?
Yes
Have you submitted 20 digital images to the TEA Archive with electronic captions?
Yes
Have you submitted 6-8 photos to the TEA Archive?
Yes
Number of Release Days Covered by School/District for TEA Program/Activities:
10 days
Dates:
3/14,6/6,6/13,7/7-13,10/27,10/30
Reasons for Release:
Presentations and TEA Workshop
Approximate Daily Rate of Substitute and Number of Substitute Days:
$65/day for 4 dates
TEA Meetings Covered by School/District/Corporation
Names of Meetings:
See above
Dates:
See above
Approximate Cost of Travel Expenses Covered:
$0.00
Permanent Materials and Equipment Provided by Institution/Corporation/District for the TEA Program
Approximate Cost of Equipment:
n/a
Type of Grant / Grant Title:
Federal Technololgy Enhancement Grant / Fund Code 170
Purpose of Grant:
Funds for grant were able to support workshops to train teachers in technology that was used specifically for polar learning.
Granting Institution/Corporation/District:
Mass. Dept. of Educ.
Date of Application:
June 2002 & June 2003
Date of Notification:
Aug. 2002 & Aug. 2003
Grant Total:
This 2 year grant was for $200,000 of which approximately $2,000 was used for TEA related activities..
Other Shared Costs
I am anxious to enrich my presentation program with video footage. I also want to increase my number of presentations. Since returning from my field experience, I have devoted my time to my mentoring commitments. This did not leave much time to conduct my own presentations. This coming year I hope to present to more schools and organizations. I would also still like to find time to organize a regional workshop.
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