Programs Offered by
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in Motion (TiM) programs are available to all Alabama public
school teachers at no cost to the school or the individual teacher. For
scheduling, contact Rita Dailey at South Alabama Research and Inservice
Center at (251) 380-2712. |
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A full TiM
program consists of hands-on instruction on laptops over a period of two
and one-half days. Teachers check out the laptops for use at home and school
for ten days, beginning on the first day of the workshop. Each participant
also receives a training manual. Topics covered include word processing,
presentations, spreadsheets, Internet research, curriculum development and
integration, and general computer usage.
For a complete listing of the Table of Contents from the training manual,
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The Technology
Education Course of Study was adopted by the Alabama State
Board of Education on February 14, 2002, for implementation in the 2002-2003
school year. This program can be delivered in a two hour block of time. |
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The Alabama Learning
Exchange (ALEX) is an exciting new website created especially
for the purpose of sharing lesson plans, web resources, and classroom
tips among Alabama's K-12 teachers. The site also includes all Courses
of Study and a personal workspace that allows individual teachers to store
their lesson plans - or share them with their colleagues.
This program can be delivered in a two- or three-hour block of time and
requires at least one Internet connection. |
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The Alabama Virtual Library
(AVL) is a rich resource for Alabama students and teachers.
Hands-on activities are offered in this program, which is designed to guide
teachers through the various databases included within AVL.
This program may be offered in a two- or three-hour block of time and
requires at least one Internet connection.
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Intel®
Teach to the Future is a worldwide effort to help teachers
integrate technology into instruction and enhance student learning. As part
of the Intel® Innovation in Education initiative, a global, multi-million
dollar effort to help realize the possibilities of science and technology
in education, it is designed to prepare today’s teachers and students
for tomorrow’s demands. Participating teachers receive extensive training
and resources to promote effective technology use in the classroom. The
training consists of 40 hours of hands-on instruction delivered by means
of 10 curricular modules. |
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The State of Alabama has partnered with the Marco
Polo Education Foundation to develop classroom activities,
resources and lesson plans in seven subject areas, including humanities,
language arts, economics, mathematics, science, geography, and art. These
resources are collectively known as Marco Polo: Internet Content for the
Classroom, and may be accessed free of charge by all Alabama teachers.
This program may be offered in a two- or three-hour block of time and
requires at least one Internet connection. |
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Individuals or schools wishing to maximize the use of Palm handheld computers
in support of teaching and learning can attend regional programs conducted
by a Palm Education
Training Provider (PETP). PETPs are Palm Certified Trainers with expertise
in the Palm OS® and years of personal experience as K-12 educators and
administrators. They specialize in the educational application of Palm™
handheld computers for administration, teaching and learning. Programs provide
participants with a high quality learning experience specially designed
to meet the needs of administrators and teachers using Palm handhelds. |
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