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Project IM-PACT:  Interactive Multimedia-Powerful Academic Challenge through Technology

 Grant Participation

PROFEESIONAL DEVELOPMENT MODELS

Unity Point K-8 teachers may choose from two different levels of participation.

 

STEP 1:  Attend Kickoff/Model Classroom Workshop- 2 hours

STEP 2:  Take LoTi Assessments- Create, as a goal setting activity, an Individual Professional Development Plan in accordance with the survey results as the framework for the individual’s learning.   

·         Level I and Level II Grant Participants                                                                   

 

STEP 3:  Participate in Unity Point School trainings/workshops

 

                Level I: Minimum of 4 hours                                                                                                    

·         Trainings for ipods, MacBooks, probes, Web 2.0 tools

·         Taught in-house by UP Technology and Content Area Mentors

·         4 CPDU’s

 

Level II: Intel Teach Essentials Course- 32 hours                                                                

·         4 hours a week for 8 weeks- course to be offered in 2 cohorts:                       

o    Monday/Tuesday- 3:30-7:30

o    Saturdays-   8:00-12:00

·         Approximately 20 hours of mentor assisted homework to be completed as an individual or a team

·         Taught by UP Intel Master Teachers: Kathy Fuller, Tom Harness, Joellen Sullivan, Izetta Wiggs

·         32 CPDUs

 

STEP 4:  Create and Post on the Web Server a Unit/Lesson Plan Integrating Technology

·         Level I and Level II (already a part of the Intel Course)- can be completed as an individual or as a team

 
 

 Links

  Podcasting Booklet
  Radio WillowWeb Guides
  Using Web 2.0 Tools With Primary Students
  Video Production and Digital Storytelling
  LoTi Digital Age Survey
  Apple iLife - Video Tutorials
  Apple iTunes - Video Tutorials
  Apple OS X Tour
  Apple Resources
  Apple iTunes U - Video Tutorial
  Apple - The New User's Guide for iTunes
  Apple - iTunes Tutorials, How To's, Troubleshooting

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