Overview

February 16, 2010

How the Institute Works

June 21 – 25, 2010

The Summer Technology Institute is a week-long experience that can be taken for either 3 graduate credits or 4.5 continuing education credits (CEUs). During the week participants immerse themselves in using technology to change and enhance teaching and learning.

Each morning participants attend the same Topic Strand. The goal is to allow a deeper understanding on a topic you choose. This year the morning strands are:

  • Podcasting (Jason Baack)
  • Novice Strand: (Scott Bosworth)
  • Moodle / Mahara Mania  (Tim Hart)
  • Google Apps for Education (Sarah Sutter)
  • Motivate, and Empower Your Students Through Digital Media (Laura Richter)

Afternoon workshop sessions provide an opportunity for participants to understand how different teaching and learning strategies can incorporate current technologies.

Costs & Details

  • Course Title: Summer Technology Institute
  • Course Designator: EDT 580
  • Section Number: LEC 2798
  • Cost: 4.5 CEU – $900 (If 4 or more people from one district attend, cost is $500 each. NEW PRICE!)
  • Cost: 3 Graduate Credits – $1,270  (includes all fees, continental breakfast & lunch)
  • Dates: June 21, 2010 – June 25, 2010
  • Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (firm)
  • Location: University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast.  Directions (scroll down to the bottom.)
  • Dress: Casual (Note: the air conditioning is sometimes very enthusiastic, so it might be wise to throw a sweater in your bag.)
  • Lodging and Dining Option. Mention this conference and you will get a discount at the Comfort Inn, or the Belfast Motor Inn.
  • Contacts: Institute Assistant: Roxanne Lee or Institute Director, Gail Garthwait

ACTEM MEMBERS: $400 in professional development funds are available. For more information see the ACTEM Professional Development Program.

NOTE: We are sorry but NO reimbursements are possible after June 15.
Please register as soon as possible so we can order enough food!
For Graduate Credits, please await the University bill.
For CEUs mail payment to:

Roxanne Lee
University of Maine
College of Education and Human Development
5766 Shibles Hall
(207) 581-2493
Orono, ME 04469-5766

Make checks/PO out to: The University of Maine

Description and Requirements

Passing grades for the Institute will be issued by the end of July; final grade will be posted after the final project has been turned by the end of November. The graduate school no longer sends grades out, however, you may request your grade by calling 207-581-TEST or visiting  UM Student Records web page. Final grades will be sent to the graduate school after your project has been completed and has been accepted by your Strand Leader. (This is usually in December.)

Although the Summer Technology Institute carries graduate credit, students should check with their advisers in advance to verify that this Technology Institute may be accepted for their Program of Study.

Students enrolling for 3 Graduate Credits are required to:

  • Work for 45 contact hours with instructors in concentrated settings that focus on technology integration into the curriculum (5 days)
  • Meet with instructors to discuss the creation of an action plan for the coming school year. Plans will include a philosophy for using technology, an overview of a “big understanding” learning project that will use technology, and the design of specific technological templates and applications to be used as part of the project. Your Plan is due on Friday, the last day of the Institute.
  • Present their plan for implementing a learning project using technology in their own classrooms or school. Participants may work with others in a team approach to their action plan. The Action Plan will include one or more of the following:
    • Technology embedded into student activities
    • Technology integration to deliver instruction
    • Technology Induction to help prepare materials
  • Respond to the Institute readings by the end of August. (You should obtain these books on your own.  Further details will be provided by your Strand Leader.)
  • Grad Students are required to provide monthly updates to their Strand Leaders
  • Final report in the fall, (November 30, 2010) which will detail progress and/or results of action plan.

Many participants choose to take the Institute for CEUs, and these students are not responsible for article reviews or final projects. However, they will be expected to turn in an educational teaching plan at the end of the week for how they hope to use their new knowledge.

Daily Schedule

First day registration starts at 7:30.

Opening Session 8:00 – 8:30 Morning Announcements
Morning strands 8:30 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:00 Lunch
12:00 – 12:30 – Consulting time with strand leaders, Team Planning Time
Workshop 1: 12:30 – 2:30
Workshop 2:45 – 4:30