The examples of the Integrated Final Projects show the methods and goals of the Project TEAMS. According to Project TEAMS, the integration of instructional technology is key and the presence of technology is found in each of these examples. In these examples, students are able to interact with each other and get involved with "active learning" through the station activities. Interdisciplinary instruction is also found in these examples by four different subject areas implemented into one unit theme.
It would take a lot of planning and organization in order to teach this way. The availability of computers in the classroom is also important in order to teach this way. Project TEAMS requires four computers in each classroom, which is unrealistic for many schools. I think that this could work if technology was brought into the classroom instead of confined to a media lab. Many schools have a media lab that have 25-30 computers. These computers could be put into the classrooms. Because the studies show mostly positive results, I think that this would be worthwhile. I want to stay positive about it happening soon because technology is continually growing and is apart of our everyday lives. All schools need is the right funding for technology and it can happen. Hopefully that funding will come soon.
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I agree with you - it is time for the schools to catch up! I think that in order to follow the TEAMS model you have to receive a lot more funding. On the other hand, I would still try to integrate across learning styles and disciplines whenever possible. At least give the students a chance to work with something other than one objective in a content area. My goal, start small and go from there.
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