Research Results
Impact of the IMYM Project on Grade 7 Pilot Teachers: A Follow-up Report
March 2000
Prepared by Distance Learning and Information Technologies Unit, Program Development Branch, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning
5.0 Sharing the IMYM Model
One of the criteria for participating in the IMYM pilot was that teachers share their IMYM experiences with colleagues, parents, and adminstrators. At the end of the pilot project, grade 7 teachers were asked to complete a Record of IMYM Sharing Form. The following chart and table illustrates how IMYM pilot teachers have shared or planned to share their IMYM experiences.
| Sharing Experiences Analysis | Have Shared | Plan to Share |
| Share IMYM model with other teachers in my school | 20 (95%) | 7 (33%) |
| Share ICT knowledge | 19 (90%) | 6 (29%) |
| Share IMYM model with other teachers in my division/district | 14 (67%) | 7 (33%) |
| Share Balance and Harmony unit with other Grade 7 teachers in my school | 14 (67%) | 5 (24%) |
| Hold open house (parents, teachers, principals, school trustees, superintendent) | 13 (62%) | 7 (33%) |
| Open my IMYM7 classroom for visitation | 13 (62%) | 7 (33%) |
| Create IMYM7 classroom website | 9 (43%) | 12 (57%) |
| Mentoring (help colleagues set-up and teach Balance and Harmony unit) | 8 (38%) | 3 (14%) |
| Write article for local newspaper | 5 (24%) | 4 (19%) |
| Speak to university class | 1 (5%) | 1 (5%) |
| Make SAG presentation | - | 2 (10%) |
| Other: | ||
| Make ManACE presentation | - | 1 (5%) |
| Make School board presentation | 2 (10%) | - |
| Initiate IMYM 5-8 projects | 1 (5%) | - |
| Professional Development Networking Group Technology Committee presentation | 1 (5%) | - |
(n=20 of 21; 95% response rate)
