Interdisciplinary Middle Years Multimedia Model

The Interdisciplinary Middle Years Multimedia (IMYM) model grew out of the successful curriculum-based research and development project of the same name. The IMYM model demonstrates how the infusion of information and communication technologies (ICT) with promising instructional practices such as inquiry and constructivism can add value to teaching, learning, and assessing. IMYM supports implementation of Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum by developing learning resources such as interdisciplinary teaching units at each of the middle years (5, 6, 7, and 8), videos, and CD-ROMs. The IMYM model supports professional learning for middle years teachers and teacher mentors that supports them as they restructure their classrooms to use technology to support collaborative learning. It has been assessed internally using action research strategies and externally by a Canadian educational research company. The IMYM model was piloted in nearly 100 rural and urban schools throughout Manitoba and is currently being implemented voluntarily in schools and school divisions across the province.

Overview of the IMYM Model (128 KB)