Freshi at Montclair State University in NJ

Dr. Suzanne Shoemaker introduces the
program at Montclair State University

In October, Freshi traveled East to Montclair State University (MSU) in New Jersey (13 miles outside of Manhattan) to hold a professional teacher development class titled "Digital Storytelling In the Classroom:  Leading the Curve."  On October 25 & 26, the group learned the basics of Digital filmmaking and Video Game design over an intensive 2-day training course, and discussions were held to do more online collaboration with the University in 2012.

Several evaluation comments read, "Fantastic!  Better than expected," and "Wonderful!!  Loved it!"  The program is very hands on and presents a learning environment in which the teachers actually learn and do exactly what their students will eventually do in the classroom.

"We look forward to a long-term and substantive collaboration with MSU as more of our curriculum becomes available online.  It's the way of the future, and MSU is a leader in teacher training and professional development.  We are off to a great start," says Dr. Shoemaker. 

University Hall at MSU that hosted the Network
for Educational Renewal course.