Through IT Field Notes For Janie Connor, kindergarten teacher at Fraiser Elementary, that means a better understanding of her new computer equipment and broader possibilities for her students. Since we don't have text in kindergarten, we have to go out and find things to bring in to help with curriculum and to challenge our children. The things that I can do in math and language arts now are just endless. I'm also really excited about being able to bring more science into the classroom. The classroom that Connor and her colleagues study in at Bryan has both PC-compatible and Macintosh systems.
Courses are very informal and are limited to ten teachers at a time.
Each course begins with an introduction to the equipment itself, then moves to various software packages. Discussions of how the technology can be integrated into the curriculum are a central part of training and are included throughout the 30-hour course. The college also offers ongoing three-hour supplementary workshops covering Internet access, use of peripheral equipment and more. Teachers who attend the 21st Century training or supplementary workshops then share new knowledge with their peers. For Connor, the best feature of the Educational Technology Training Center is its close proximity.