The Teacher Pioneers Project
CBL/MBL Train-the-Trainer Technology Workshop
August 4-8, 2008, Lenoir, NC
A workshop for middle school and high school science teachers.
Funded by Golden Leaf Foundation

  • Bring excitement and increase student enthusiasm in your science classes.
  • Integrate technology and inquiry into your classroom while meeting the NC Standard Course of Study.
  • Improve student achievement in science and math.
  • Share your new skills and knowledge with your fellow teachers.

If these are things you want to accomplish, and you teach in Caldwell and surrounding counties then this workshop is for you. The Teacher Pioneers Project provides 12 dedicated teachers five days of intensive training. The training will focus on the use of the TI-84+ Calculator, Mac Computers, LabPro interface and numerous probeware including:

  • Temperature
  • pH
  • Motion
  • Light
  • Pressure
  • Conductivity
  • Heart Rate Monitor

Teachers will receive:

  • 3.0 CEU’s
  • Access to a classroom set of CBL and MBL equipment and probeware that will be available for loan to the participating teachers during the following school year.
  • $500.00 stipend. ½ of the stipend will be paid at the conclusion of the workshop. The remaining stipend will be paid upon completion of the “Train-the-Trainer” workshop requirement.
  • Extensive technology and content support during and after the workshop to assure that teachers are successful and comfortable integrating this exciting technology into their curriculum.

Train-the-Trainer Requirements:

  • Attendees will be expected to conduct a 3-hour CBL and/or MBL workshop for the science teachers at their schools.
  • Attendees will also serve as a CBL/MBL technical resource for their school.

If you are interested in learning more, contact Gina Barrier, Western Outreach Coordinator (828) 728-8407 Ext. 146, or gina_barrier@ncsu.edu.

Workshop Dates

The workshop will be held 8:30 am–3:30 pm, August 4-8, 2008 at The Education Center, 1914 Hickory Blvd. SW, Lenoir NC 28645.

Registration
Registration closes on July 8, 2008 or when the workshop is full.

First Name
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Last Name
Email (we must have a valid email to contact you about the workshop)
Home Phone
Home Address
Home City, State, Zip Code
School Name
School Phone
School Address
School City, State, Zip Code
County or School System
Job Title
(select one that best applies to you and this workshop)
Subjects/grades taught
(select all that apply for the current or upcoming school year)
Elementary/PreK
Middle school mathematics
Middle school science
High school mathematics
High school biology/life science
High school chemistry
High school physical science
High school physics/astronomy
High school earth/enviro-science
Support personnel
(no students of your own)
College
Number of students taught (select one)
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For more information contact contact Gina Barrier by e-mail at gina_barrier@ncsu.edu Confirmation emails with more information will be sent out prior to the workshop.

We hope to see you there!

.This project received support from The Golden LEAF Foundation

 

  
     

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