How is the IMYM model continuing to expand in Manitoba?
We found that due to the efficacy of the model, IMYM has become well entrenched in the province of Manitoba. It continues to expand, as more than 150 teachers model the IMYM approach within over 100 schools across every region of our province. The increased availability of broadband networks throughout Manitoba has increased the capacity of schools to apply technology-assisted instructional strategies. This has, in turn, increased interest in the IMYM model as teachers search for pedagogically-sound methodologies for integrating technology. Through sharing of their professional growth experiences, IMYM teachers are mentoring their colleagues in a grassroots way through email, electronic work samples, and classroom web sites. In addition, many IMYM teachers have taken on technology training and coordinating roles in their schools and school divisions. Supportive administrators of IMYM schools are showing leadership in facilitating expansion of the model within their schools, while schoo
