The things I enjoyed most was being given information about resources, contact people and materials and being so welcomed as potential users of these services. Also, the planning, funding, attitude, support for us as teachers by the sponsors and tour participants. This was real and this was useable. Dean Carson did an excellent demonstration of the many new engineered wood products being produced in the industry now. Jerry Shrum demonstrated more Project Learning Tree exercises that could be used in the classrooms, and the teachers gave their testimonials and summaries of the tour and it s contents.
Teachers prepare their evaluations and testimonials before departing.
Teachers are given every opportunity to discuss, question, and comment on the content and methods of the program. This evaluation technique is very important in maintaining the quality of the course. Posters, books, literature and other resources are a valuable component of this tour. Teachers receive a vast amount of materials to help them in their classroom instruction. There is a lot of discussion going on throughout the forest industry about the need for educating the public and many avenues being explored to accomplish this.