INSTEP - An Instructional Technology Partnership Program
What is the Goal?
Prepare teachers to integrate technology in the curriculum empowering students with tools which enhance their learning.
Who will we work with?
Three (3) teachers who will attend and actively participate in the entire process and communicate with their EduTech partner and will agree to meet all deadlines.
One (1) administrator (principal) who will actively participate and support the teachers by providing substitutes and access to computers and related technologies currently in the district, monitor and maintain an anecdotal log of the teacher’s progress, and communicate with the EduTech partner.
What are we going to do?
An EduTech partner will work closely with the administrator and three teachers to provide the following:
- An introduction to the INSTEP process which will be in a 3-hour videoconference format, most likely after school hours.
Note: Access to h.323 videoconferencing equipment is required
- Meet with each individual teacher for a minimum of 2 hours face-to-face, in their own school to:
- Assist the classroom teacher in the process of identifying technology resources available in their building.
- Provide help with researching opportunities to integrate technologies into their classroom.
- Assist the teachers as they develop a curriculum-related activity.
Note: It is suggested that these activities take place during the regular school day with the administrator providing a single substitute teacher who will rotate to each participating teacher throughout the day.
- Be present to support the teachers as they deliver the curriculum-related activity using instructional technology.
- Additional support will be available via email, telephone and possibly an extra school visit.
Note: The total amount of support will vary among each individual teacher, therefore the type of support will be determined on an as-needed basis.
Cost for the INSTEP program
The cost of the INSTEP program is approximately $300 per teacher with graduate credit available for an additional $60. There is no charge for the administrator.
Note: This cost represents an approximate support time of 16 hours with each individual teacher and does not include travel and per diem expenses.
Last Updated On September 6, 2005