::CBE/EA and COURSES

ASKME™ History
Acquire and Self-Regulate Knowledge in a Multimedia Environment

2001

The University of Texas at Austin K-16 Education Center responds to a request by the Texas Legislature and embarks on a new K-12 research-based initiative with the purpose of creating a technology-focused "School of the Future." The Online Mathematics Initiative Grant (OMI) through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) funds the project.

Classroom teachers, subject matter experts, professors, university staff and students, and technology experts collaborate to develop the first ASKME course: Algebra 1.

2003

The UT K-16 Center receives a continuation of the original OMI grant, which culminates in the development of the Math and Science ASKME suites of courses.

2004

The UT K-16 Education Center partners with high school campuses and school districts in a pilot program to evaluate the potential of ASKME in the classroom. These schools are funded through the Texas High School Completion and Success Grant from the Texas Education Agency.

2005

The Texas High School Completion and Success Grant pilot schools implement ASKME Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, IPC, Biology and Chemistry in their secondary classrooms.

The UT K-16 Education Center begins enrolling independent learners in ASKME courses and begins making site license agreements available to schools and districts.

2007

All ASKME courses undergo a review cycle completed by Texas content-area specialists, and taking user feedback into consideration. The courses receive updates and revisions that further perfect the rigorous content.

2008

The UT K-16 Education Center launches another ASKME science course: Physics.