Technology Integration Presentation Description
Presentation Overview
Presenter: Mr. Rob Moholland, 5th Grade Teacher, Sipayik Elementary School
Date: August 12, 2025
Location: Sipayik Elementary School, Pleasant Point, Maine (Passamaquoddy Territory)
Audience: Sipayik School Committee and School Community
Presentation Summary
Mr. Moholland delivered a comprehensive technology integration proposal aimed at enhancing STEM education at Sipayik Elementary School through a cross-curricular approach. The presentation outlined a strategic plan to integrate technology seamlessly across all content areas while developing both hands-on and intellectual STEM skills for students in grades K-8.
Key Components Presented:
1. Educational Rationale The proposal emphasized how technology integration would benefit multiple subject areas including mathematics, science, communication, writing, and reading. A particular strength highlighted was the opportunity to connect local Passamaquoddy history with weather, climate, and environmental studies—making learning culturally relevant and place-based.
2. Proposed Technology Resources
The presentation included three main technology bundles:
Robotics and Coding: Marty the Robot V2 Class Pack ($4,316.50) featuring programmable walking robots designed for elementary and middle school students, with capabilities for coding from simple blocks (Scratch) to Python and beyond
STEM Classroom Bundle: PocketLab Classroom Bundle ($3,849.00) for weather, climate, and environmental study, including Voyager 2 Sensors, Thermo Sensors, Air Sensors, and PocketLab Notebook software for data collection and analysis
Device Infrastructure: Five Apple iPads (10th Generation) at $1,745.00 to support both robotics and environmental science activities
Accessories and Support: $1,000 allocated for classroom accessories including cases, stands, and equipment
Total Projected Budget: $10,900.50
3. Professional Development Mr. Moholland noted that both technology companies (Robotics/Eduporium and PocketLab) provide comprehensive training free of charge, including webinars, videos, live training throughout the year, and extensive lesson libraries and resource pages.
4. Extended Impact The presentation emphasized that these technology resources would benefit not only 5th-grade students but also students in other grades through the After School Program offered at Sipayik throughout the school year, maximizing the investment's reach across the school community.
5. Curriculum Integration The proposal demonstrated alignment with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and showed how the technology would support project-based learning, inquiry-based science education, and culturally responsive teaching practices relevant to the Passamaquoddy community.
Supporting Documentation
The presentation included detailed product information, pricing quotes from vendors (Eduporium and PocketLab), vendor contact information, training resources, and links to sample lessons and activities. Mr. Moholland provided comprehensive supporting materials showing how the technology would be implemented in authentic learning experiences.
Community Significance
This presentation was particularly significant as it represented an investment in culturally responsive STEM education for a tribal school community, emphasizing the importance of connecting technology and science education with traditional ecological knowledge and place-based learning about the local Passamaquoddy environment and cultural heritage.
The proposal reflected Mr. Moholland's commitment to providing high-quality, engaging STEM education while honoring and incorporating the cultural context of the Sipayik Elementary School community.