--- TIC-TECH message:
(from Eric Faulkner efaulkner@seattleschools.org - the attachment
mentioned follows his message - ma)
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"Faulkner, Eric" wrote:
>
> The Seattle School District has been awarded a grant to participate in the
> Intel Teach to the Future program over the next three years. Through this
> program, our district will have a cadre of 6 teachers (referred to as Master
> Teachers) trained by Intel, who will in turn provide 40 hours of technology
> training to groups of 20 teachers (participating teachers) per year for the
> next three years.
>
> In addition to receiving 60 hours of training, Master Teachers will be given
> a stipend for each group of 20 teachers trained, and will get a laptop in
> addition to a $5000 grant from the Gates Foundation to purchase computer
> equipment for their classroom.
>
> Once trained, the Master Teacher is expected to help recruit and train a
> group of 20 teachers, in the Instructional Technology Training Center, each
> year for at least the next two years.
>
> At this time, we are inviting any teacher who is interested and qualified to
> be a Master Teacher to apply. The application process is online and must be
> completed by April 1, 2001. The application and complete program
> information is available online at:
> http://www.intel.com/education/teachfuture
> <http://www.intel.com/education/teachfuture>
>
> Also, attached is a handout which includes a detailed summary of
> qualifications, benefits and other information for master teachers.
>
> <see below - ma>
>
> Later this spring we will provide more information for individuals
> interested in being Participant Teachers.
>
> If you have questions, please contact:
>
> Eric Faulkner
> Project Manager
> Instructional Technology
> Seattle Public Schools
> mailto:efaulkner@seattleschools.org <mailto:efaulkner@seattleschools.org>
> phone: 206.366.2611
>
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Master Teacher Recruiting Information
Basic Applicant Requirements
o Current K-12 classroom teachers in our district or teachers working on
special assignment who have not been out of the classroom for more than
three years and who are intending to return to the classroom within one
year
o Preference will be given to teachers with demonstrated experience in
integrating computers into their content area.
o Must demonstrate competency in Microsoft* Windows* 95/98/2000 or NT
4.0, Office 97/2000, email, and Internet navigation.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to work with and instruct colleagues
Commitment to three years of training
Willingness to recruit participants
Organizational and communication skills
Currently staffed in a school with high percentage of free and reduced
lunch
Benefits
o Stipends: $750 after training the first group of 20 Participant
Teachers during the summer of 2001, $1,000 after training the second
group of 20 Participant Teachers in 2002, and $1,500 for any subsequent
group of 20 Participant Teachers in 2003.
o $5,000 cash grant to your District from the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation to purchase computer equipment for your classroom, plus a
laptop computer with Office Pro 2000 and Encarta.
o Opportunity to earn university credits (normal tuition charges apply).
Master Teacher Responsibilities
o Attend and fully participate in five consecutive days (35 classroom
hours) of Master Teacher training and curriculum review, and attend a
three-day Teacher Leadership Seminar funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, and attend a follow-up training session for a total of 60
hours. Substitute coverage will be provided by the Challenge Grant.
o Recruit and train 20 qualified Participant Teachers from within your
Local Education Agency(Seattle Schools) each year through 2002 - You
need 20 registered teachers to hold a training session.
o Deliver the 40-hour training over the course of not less than two
weeks and not more than three months.
o Perform other duties as assigned including uploading unit plans, as
well as program evaluation and paperwork. A DETAILED LIST OF
RESPONSIBILITIES IS AT:
http://209.162.77.135/scripts-teach/mt_responsibilities.asp
Master Teacher Training
The five day training session will begin with an overview of the
program and the role of the master teacher, then take approximately ½
day to go through each of the ten modules during which time the Master
Teachers will experience the curriculum as if they were a Participant
Teacher. The 10 modules are as follows:
· Module 1: Getting Started
· Module 2: Locating Resources for Your Unit
· Module 3: Creating Student Multimedia Presentations
· Module 4: Creating Student Publications
· Module 5: Creating Unit Support Materials
· Module 6: Creating Student Web Sites
· Module 7: Creating Teacher Support Materials
· Module 8: Putting Your Unit Plan Together
· Module 9: Showcasing Unit Portfolio
· Module 10: Developing and Implementation Plan
For a more detailed look at these modules, go to:
http://www97.intel.com/scripts-edweb/teaching/teach_to_the_future/overview.asp
Timeline
· Now to April 1, 2001: Recruit potential master teachers from SSD and
have them apply online at: http://www.intel.com/education/teachfuture
· April 20, 2001: Selection and notification of SSD master teacher
choices
· May 14 - 18, 2001: Master teacher week-long training at the
University of Washington
· Spring 2001: Gate's TLP training seminar (residential)
· Summer 2001: receipt of $5000 grant
· Spring 2001: Begin first course (no later than October 29, 2001)
· By December 31, 2001: Complete first course for 20 participants
· January 2002 to December 2002: MT offers second course
Delivery of Training
The 40 hours of in-class training and 20-plus hours of required
take-home activities cover 10 modules. The modules are broken into
four-hour blocks that can be delivered in a variety of ways as long as
the following conditions are met:
· Training blocks must be at least one hour in length.
· Each module must be completed within one week.
· The class meets during the specified times as a group.
· Two modules may be combined to provide an eight-hour day of
instruction
· Days must be scheduled between training sessions for participant
practice and homework
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