A two-week summer institute is held for teachers selected for this program. Teachers are asked to come to the training sessions with a curriculum area that they would like to enhance through technology. Additional training sessions are held on two Saturdays during the academic year. For URI graduate credit, there is a registration course fee. The selection process is very competitive.
Teachers can apply individually or in a small group.
Training sessions are held at sites throughout the state. Applications for the program are usually sent to every teacher in the state in early spring. If the program is again offered in 2000, information will again be available to teachers. The University of Rhode Island's Office of Marine Programs is responsible for education, outreach and publication of activities for the marine and environmental programs of the University. Collectively known as the Narragansett Bay Classroom, there are a wide variety of programs offered to both teachers and youth.