In addition to Eckerd’s summer camp, this new technology will be used by other community partners to enhance the learning experience of St. One such partner, the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation, is committed to increasing literacy and academic achievement in Pinellas County elementary schools. In the fall of 2023, students served by SPPF will go to Eckerd on a field trip where they will work and learn from the College’s STEM majors. Their visit will include learning experiences, including VR demonstrations and geometric activities.
This aspect of community outreach is very important to Muetzel, in addition to the use of technology in Eckerd’s classrooms.
“I want to work with these kids to give them a better chance,” he said. “My students are very happy, and I believe this technology will increase their curiosity.”