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The Department of Technology at Ball State University (BSU) invites 7-12th grade technology education teachers to participate in EnviroTech, a professional development project. During the Spring of 2009, teachers and guest presenters will meet in five Webinars—synchronous Web-based meetings—to enhance their understanding of environmental processes, technology assessment, and guided inquiry. In turn, these analytical, decision-making, and pedagogical skills will help teachers plan and implement a guided-inquiry experience with technology students in their own school or community that addresses two Standards for Technological Literacy (ITEA, 2000), including...
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Professional development from the comfort of your home... Incentives for participating include:
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Benefits and Incentives Upon completion of the Project, participants will receive 2.0 Continuing Education Credits and an $800 incentive, consisting of a $400 honorarium and reimbursement of $400 for materials, equipment, and travel related to the Project. Graduate students enrolled at Ball State University may also register for ITEDU 697 Problems in Technology Education for 1 graduate credit. Tuition and fees are the responsibility of the student. |
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Major Events Application Deadline: Applications from 7-12 grade technology teachers will be accepted until November 21, 2008. Notice of Participation: By December 1, twenty applicants will be selected to participate in the Project. Applicants' willingness to implement a community-based learning experience and their need for professional development will be considered in the selection process. Applicants will be notified as to the status of their application on or about December 5. Webinars: Beginning January 20th of 2009, participants will meet once-a-month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time for an online virtual meeting using IHETS Interactive. These 70-80 minute meetings will include guest speakers—experts in solid waste, environmental education, and mercury pollution—who will guide discussions of environmental processes and systems. Mary Annette Rose, the Project Director and webinar host, will demonstrate strategies and analytical methods for integrating technology assessment and guided inquiry into the technology education curriculum. Guided Inquiry Project: During March, April or May, participants will implement a guided-inquiry experience with at least 12 of their technology students which examines the environmental issues surrounding the adoption of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Although the nature of this experience may vary, a combination of laboratory (e.g., testing the power consumption, heat production, and light intensity of various types of lamps) and community-based activities will be encouraged. For instance, technology students might take a field trip to a solid waste recycling center, conduct a survey to determine the disposal practices within the community, or propose a collection system for mercury-containing lamps to a local government council. Report: By June 19, teachers or their students will share the results of their guided-inquiry experience in a Web-based portfolio. |
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Responsibilities & Conditions Participants in the EnviroTech Project will be asked to accept the following conditions and responsibilities:
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For Further Information, Contact: Mary Annette Rose Director, EnviroTech Ball State University Phone: 765-285-5648 Email: arose@bsu.edu |
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December 1, 2008
Author: Mary Annette Rose |