1. Copyright © 2008, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Education Initiative, and Intel Teach Program are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Intel ® Teach Program Essentials Course Overview

2. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 2 Intel  Teach Program Essentials Course The Intel ® Teach Program is a worldwide initiative to provide teachers with the skills to effectively integrate technology into existing curriculum to improve student learning. Since 1999, the Intel Teach Program has helped over 5 million educators in more than 40 countries. The goal of the Intel ® Teach Essentials Course is to help classroom teachers develop student-centered learning through technology integration and project-based approaches.

3. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 3 Course Focus The themes of the Essentials Course include: –Using technology effectively in the classroom to promote 21st century skills –Identifying ways students and teachers can use technology to enhance learning through research, communication, collaboration, and productivity strategies and tools –Providing hands-on learning and the creation of curricular units and assessments, which address state and national academic and technology standards –Facilitating student-centered classrooms that encourage student self-direction and higher-order thinking –Collaborating with colleagues to improve instruction by problem solving and participating in peer reviews of units

4. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 4 Unit Portfolio Teachers create all the products listed. These items together make up a complete Unit Portfolio. Peer reviews are conducted on the products teachers create. Unit Plan Aligns to standards Focuses through the use of Curriculum-Framing Questions Includes Assessment Timeline to note ongoing assessment Provides accommodations to support all learners Outcomes

5. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 5 Curriculum Modules Module 1: Teaching with Projects Focus: Project-based learning and unit design Module 2: Planning My Unit Focus: Curriculum-Framing Questions and ongoing student- centered assessment Module 3: Making Connections Focus: The Internet to support teaching and learning Module 4: Creating Samples of Learning Focus: Project outcomes from a student perspective

6. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 6 Curriculum Modules Module 5: Assessing Student Projects Focus: Formative and summative assessment Module 6: Planning for Student Success Focus: Student support and self-direction Module 7: Facilitating with Technology Focus: Teacher as facilitator Module 8: Showcasing Unit Portfolios Focus: Sharing Learning

7. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 7 Typical Module Schedule Pair and Share Pedagogical Practices Discussion Hands-On Activities Modifying Unit Plan Planning Ahead Activities

8. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 8 Prerequisite Skills Participants should possess intermediate-level computer skills Ability to: Format and edit text Copy, cut, and paste text and graphics Save documents Use e-mail Navigate and perform a search on the Internet Use a word processing application

9. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 9 Expectations Attend all 8 module sessions of hands-on in-class training (or make arrangements for make up sessions) Be on time Participate in all activities and discussions Complete Planning Ahead activities between including hours of out-of-class for preparation and planning activities, as well, as completion of unit materials

10. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 10 District Incentives To complete your SC SDE e-Portfolio Upload al your Intel course projects into Section Two of your e-Portfolio Upload your Intel certificate to Section One of your e-Portfolio

11. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 11 Class schedule Details on class dates/schedule My proposal is for Tuesdays 6 pm – 8 pm, and every other week Thursdays at 6pm – 8 pm. Option 2 is Tuesday 6 pm – 8 pm during school but I am open to suggestions

12. Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and Intel  Education are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.