The program is free to participants, thanks to the contributions of the three partner institutions and a grant from the US Department of Education. Certified teachers are NOT eligible unless they fall into one of the above categories. Participants may take 1-2 classes per semester. An electronic portfolio will be kept by each participant throughout the program. Participants must demonstrate competence at each level before progressing to the next level.
Attendance is mandatory for all sessions of a class to complete that level.
Addresses issues of comfort, confidence, and basic technology proficiency for the classroom, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the World Wide Web. Extends technological skills by providing a rich variety of educational experience that incorporate technology into teaching and learning. Offers an in-depth, sophisticated understanding of the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Learning Through Simulations. Each class will be taught by teams of leaders from Columbia College and Richland School District One.