Current research, the six dimensions of reading, Reading Initiative Benchmarks, and the Technology Resource Guide are fully discussed and implemented. Participants who complete the four day training will earn 2.4 CEUs and SEMI credit will be awarded to administrators. Please register for these training with Jean Matthews, MDE, Office of Educational Technology, Training and Support at 359-1731. For a complete listing of available classes, check out the Calendar of Events . The TeachNETT program recognizes that teachers must progressively move through a series of levels relating to the change process as they try to remold teaching practices.
Teachers begin to exhibit generative instruction strategies.
In addition, their students become engaged in authentic and multi-disciplinary tasks and assessment is based on real tasks. Teacherexchange.mde.k12.ms.us is an interactive website maintained by the TeachNETT program. The site includes lesson plans, virtual reality field trips, online mentoring for teacher, online self-evaluations, and links to other wonderful information for teachers. Through funding from the Legislature, the TeachNETT program was established by the MDE, Office of Educational Technology, Training and Support. A committee selected a cadre of teachers from across the state based on technology and leadership skills, motivation and Internet access.