APPLICATION PACKET

A Framework for INtegrating TECHnology in the Student-Centered Classroom

INTECH 2 Social Studies

PROGRAM TITLE: INTECH 2 Social Studies

PROGRAM LENGTH: 29 Contact Hours

Program Description
The GIS K-12 Initiative will introduce K-12 students and teachers to the world of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and will involve them in an authentic and powerful application of the GIS technology. The GIS K-12 Initiative will cross multiple LCET initiatives, including Making Connections and INTECH 2 Social Studies.

During the first year, a minimum of one teacher and one class in every K-12 state-approved school will participate in a statewide social studies lesson and project. The project will provide needed GIS data to the Department of Transportation and Development and will serve the safety needs of every parish in the state. Teachers and schools will receive model lessons for the project, needed software, and a GIS Starter Kit.

Key Components/Activities of the Program:
1. Sample Making Connections lesson that incorporate GIS technology (one at the elementary level, middle school level, and high school level)
2. GIS Starter Kit that contains GeoMedia software, Resources for the Classroom, GeoData for Schools, and posters provided by InterGraph corporation
3. GPS instrumentation on loan from <source to be determined>
4. INTECH 2 Social Studies Professional Development Model

Key Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes

Students will develop a spatial understanding of the Earth's surface and the processes that shape it, the connections between people and places, and the relationship between man and his environment.
Students will experience authentic learning.
Students will develop higher order thinking skills, questioning skills, and analysis skills.
Students will learn to use a GPS unit.
Students will learn to use maps, create maps, and map data.

Other Outcomes

Districts and schools will have maps of schools and facilities.
Districts and schools will be better able to prepare schools for natural and man-made catastrophes and disasters.
Educators will develop the ability to analyze data geographically and in-house.

The training is based on the five critical components of LA INTECH therefore only individuals who have successfully completed a Louisiana INTECH course will be eligible to apply. A portfolio, three individual lessons plans, and one group lesson will be used as evidence of the completion of INTECH.

A participant who is selected to participate on an INTECH 2 Social Studies agrees to:

· Attend ALL 3 1/2 training sessions (Hours are from 8:00 a.m.– 4::00 p.m. for days 1-3 and 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for day 4.)

· Critically examine their own instructional practices to determine how technology can play a role in enhancing the teaching and learning process.

· Implement technology projects and activities dev eloped during the training program and during the school year.

Participant Application

INTECH 2 Social Studies

A Louisiana Department of Education Professional Development Pilot Project

I. Background Information

Name: ____________________________________________

Home Address: __________________________

School Name/Address: ______________________

____________________________________

Home Phone: ________________________

School Phone: ___________________________

Grade Level: ________________________

School FAX: ___________________________

E-Mail: _______________________

School District: _______________________

Principal: _______________________________

II. Louisiana INTECH Training:

I attended LA INTECH (dates) ___________________________ .

I attended LA INTECH at (location) ________________________ .

The lead instructor was _________________________________ .

III. Please answer the following questions.

1. How many multimedia computers do you have in your classroom at the

present time? _________

2. The INTECH 2 Social Studies training program requires that you have at

least one multimedia computer in your classroom. Please list the

following specifications for your main computer classroom.

Circle the platform of your main computer: PC or MAC

Manufacturer: ____________________________________

Processor: ______________________________________

Amount of Memory: ________________________________

Size of Hard Drive: ________________________________

Does it have a sound card? Yes or No CD-ROM drive? Yes or No

Does it have speakers? Yes or No Microphone? Yes or No

Teachers applying for the Louisiana Department of Education Louisiana INTECH 2 Social Studies program must agree to:

· Attend 3 1/2 training sessions (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on days 1-3 of training and 8:00 – 1:00 on day 4 of training).

· Critically examine his/her own instructional practices to determine how technology and inquiry can play a role in enhancing the teaching and learning process.

Implement technology projects and activities developed during the training program.

· Implement inquiry based lessons and activities in his/ her classroom.

Develop a re-delivery plan for his/her school faculty.

Please sign below to indicate your agreement with and commitment to this program.

Teacher’s Signature ______________________

Date ______________

Principal Letter of Support

A Framework for INtegrating TECHnology in the Student-Centered Classroom

INTECH 2 Social Studies

A Louisiana Department of Education Professional Development Pilot Project

Principal: __________________________________

School: _____________________________

School Address: ____________________________

FAX: _______________________________

City/State/Zip: ______________________________

Phone: _____________________________

E-Mail: ____________________________________

Parish: ____________________________________

Names of Teacher(s) from my school who will participate in the Louisiana INTECH 2 Social Studies professional development project:

_________________________________________

School principals whose teachers are attending the INTECH 2 Social Studies training must agree to:

· Provide participating teacher(s) with 3 1/2 release days to attend the trainjng sessions.

· Principals are encouraged to participate in as many training sessions as possible in support of his/her teacher(s).

· Assist the teacher(s) in developing a re-delivery training plan to the school faculty.

· Provide teacher(s) with flexibility to adjust schedules to promote team planning and collaboration concerning technology integration.

Please sign below to indicate your agreement and commitment to the program.

Signature of Principal _____________________________________

Date ______________