Teacher Training

Teacher Training

*DAY 1*
January 26 at VSU 9am to 4pm, 1hour lunch (maps) Topics: The PT3 project, HILE Project timeline and activities, Introduction to VRML, 3D Modeling, Interactive Learning Environments, and Technology Integration Model
9-10am	Introduction to Project
	Overview of the PT3 Project Introduction to the VRML Training Outline of dates and requirements
10-12am	Introduction to VRML
	What is VRML and Where did it come from? How the technology works Highly Interactive Learning Activity Examples of VR and VRML VRML Browsers selecting a browser downloading installing the vrml browser practice using the browser view some sites Finding VRML resources and sites Locate some resources on your own
12-1am	Lunch
1-2am	Technology Integration Model for Developing the learning activities
	Introduction to the model for developing learning activities Review of model checklist
3-4am	Next Week's Online session
	Location of site How to share your ideas and information
	Expected Outcomes:
	Awareness of VRML and its educational applications. Knowledge of technology integration model and formatting for learning activities. Knowledge of resources to further investigate VRML modules for learning activities. Communication channels established. All teachers will have identified specific content to deliver via VRML or related technologies. All teachers will have identified specific VRML modules for l Learning activities.

*DAY 2*
February 2 Format: Online training session.
	Topics:
	Teachers will describe the content they will deliver. Teachers will describe the VRML modules the will use. (It is anticipated that not all teachers will have all content and all VRML modules identified at this time.) Teachers will work on the development of the learning activities. Location: Online via WebCT
	Expected Outcomes:
	Explain content knowledge to be learned. Explain QCC learning standards to be met. Identify VRML modules to be used. Describe an outline of the learning activities in terms of the integration model. Develop student assessments for the activities

*DAY 3*
February 9 at VSU All teachers will have collected ideas for learning activities and/or attempted to draft a learning activity using VRML or related technologies. Format: Live training session. Location: VSU campus
	Topics:
	Search strategies. VRML and teaching and learning.
	Expected Outcomes:
	Apply learning activity design effectively. Apply critique or learning activities. Improve learning activities.
9-10am	Individual reporting from participants
	VRML/technology resources located classroom use ideas barriers and issues of use
10-11am	Hands-on. Search Strategies. How to find the most appropriate sites for your topic.
11-12pm	Individualized/Group work. We will break into 3 groups.
	people needing assistance finding relative VRML sites people working on linking VRML to teaching and learning people ready to develop learning activities
12-1am	Lunch on your own
1-2pm	Continue Individualized/Group work
2-4pm	Draft learning a learning activity with the model

*DAY 4*
March 9 at VSU All teachers will have drafted a learning activity. Format: Live
	Topics:
	Present learning activities. Discuss design, development, implementation, and evaluation issues. Activities could be placed online and then discussed?
	Expected Outcomes:
	Evaluation of design and development process. Preparation for implementation. Set dates/times/locations for implementation and evaluation.
Agenda:
9am	Teachers will present their activities
11am	VRML and Assessment (examples)
12-1am	Lunch
1pm	Implementation and evaluation of activities
2-4pm	Continue work on learning activities Survey of participants Brief interviews of participants

*DAY 5*
Between March 10 and May 4 All teachers will implement their learning activities. Evaluation of implementation and student learning will take place. All teachers will provide feedback about the implementation. Format: Online
	Topics:
	How well did the technology work? Were students motivated to learn? Did the students learn the content?
	Expected Outcomes:
	Evaluation of implementation, teaching, and student learning. Utilize data and information to redevelop future training sessions and learning activity development processes. Apply knowledge gained through this process to develop more learning activities.
All teachers will repeat steps to create 2 more learning activities (or train 2 other teachers who create a learning activity using VRML technology).