Introduction

REQUIREMENTS

All participating teachers will be required to

·        Have access to computers and Internet in their classroom.

·        Have sound knowledge of the Internet, computers, and software (minimally at a level of In-Tech training).

·        Train a small number of other teachers.

·        Assist us in determining the impact on teaching and learning.

·        Attend training/workshops.

·        Complete the design of the learning units and activities by May 1, 2001.

INTRODUCTION

K-12 teachers will be trained to use VRML modules and related technologies to provide highly interactive learning environments where student-learning activities are computer-based.  Approximately 20 teachers will participate in the training, resulting in the creation of 40 to 60 learning activities.  All learning activities, training materials, and a description of the design process will be made available through the Virtual Learning Resource Bank (http://teach.valdosta.edu/teachingtechnology) and accessible to educators statewide.

 Each attendee will:

1. Attend the three days of workshops.

2. All teachers will create at least one learning activity using the integration model and VRML or related technologies.  

3. All teachers will implement their learning activities.  Evaluation of implementation and student learning will take place at the school.  If timing does not permit you to implement the learning activity, you will develop 2 other learning activities in lieu of the implementation and evaluation components.

4. All teachers will provide feedback about the implementation. 

5. All teachers will train 2 other teachers to use the technology.  Those 2 teachers will develop one learning activity.

  TEACHERS COMPLETING ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS RECEIVE A $500 STIPEN