Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 1 TECC Summer Institutes 2006 – Welcome! – A journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step ~Lao Tzu

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 2 Agenda Overview of TECC Summer Institutes –Past Institutes –Summer 2006 Application Process

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 3 TECC Mission and Vision TECC’s Model US and Chinese students collaborate on social ventures Social Impact Innovative projects leveraging technology and education Establish a network of socially-minded students Increased understanding and cultural exchange Nurture future leaders in social ventures

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 4 A Global Student Organization International Collaboration In two years, TECC has grown to over 100 students across four teams worldwide - United States (40) - Beijing (50) - Shanghai (40) - Hong Kong (15)

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 5 Broad and Lasting Impact  150+ middle school teachers trained  100+ computers donated to rural middle schools  10,000 books and tapes donated  Local Initiatives: YAPM, More for Migrant Kids

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 6 Agenda Overview of TECC Summer Institutes –Past Institutes –Summer 2006 Application Process

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 7 Gansu Institute 2004 TECC’s First Project -Target: 27 middle school teachers -Taught by 12 American & Chinese students -English and Technology based on online materials Gansu Province

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 8 Summer Institutes 2005 Goal: Increase Collaboration Sichuan – August 5th to August 17th –90 teachers (60 English / 30 Computer) –20 students in “Life Forum” –17 volunteers (Tsinghua, PKU, Stanford, Pudong, HK) Gansu – July 19th to August 2nd –Second Year in Gansu –52 teachers (31 English / 21 Computers) –13 volunteers ( Tsinghua, PKU, Fudan) Qinghai – July 22nd to August 4th. –Collaborate with the SOAR Foundation –35 teachers (20 English / 15 Computer) –10 local middle school students in “Life Forum” –18 volunteers (Tsinghua, PKU, SH JiaoTong, Berkeley, Lynbrook HS)

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 9 Agenda Overview of TECC Summer Institutes –Past Institutes –Summer 2006 Application Process

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 10 Summer 2006: Volunteering with TECC Creating daily lesson plans Interacting w/ teachers and students Fostering innovation & creativity in the classroom Building lasting friendships Bridging cultures Curriculum Development Site Logistics Interfacing with educational experts Collaborating with Chinese students Health and Safety preparations PlanningImpacting Sample Roles Site Coordinator Curriculum Director Health & Safety Coordinator

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 11 Summer 2006: Logistics Session Dates –Session 1: 7/24- 8/7 –Session 2: 8/14 – 8/25 –Session 3: 8/21-9/4 Site Locations –Anhui (SH) –Yunan (BJ) –Gansu (BJ) –Shaanxi (US) “I learned that it is possible to become the best of friends in just two short weeks.” -- Eric Wang, US Volunteer

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 12 Agenda Overview of TECC Summer Institutes –Past Institutes –Summer 2006 Application Process

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 13 Application Process Complete online application at by Sunday, April 23 rd 5pmwww.teccultures.org Interview notifications by Wednesday, April 25 th 5pm Questions regarding application process or volunteering should be sent to Tony Huie at

Technology and Education Connecting Cultures Slide 14 Questions