How long does the IMYM model take?
IMYM teachers begin each school year with ongoing learning experiences that integrate technology with classroom routines such as Daily Edit, Reading Circle, and Journaling. Teachers then gradually introduce their students to collaborative learning and to information and communication technologies in the context of achieving core curricular outcomes. This is in preparation for beginning an interdisciplinary unit, based on broad concepts integrating English and French language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies outcomes. Once students have applied their technological and collaborative learning skills in an interdisciplinary setting, they are expected to apply these throughout the remainder of their studies and the school year. While collaborative learning in learning centres forms part of each day, teachers still need to provide direct instruction as required. Dan Baker, IMYM Parent: “At the beginning of the year, my daughter was very hesitant to even touch the technology. Bu
