Grant

Description

Institute
Dates

Cooperating School System

Number of Participants

Wirt County
ITQ-05-MUGC-9
2882/219320

$24,302 grant
$5,300 county
$7,860 MU

Project Director
John Huxley

Improving Reading Through Vocabulary Development

A one week summer institute designed to improve student reading capabilities by increasing teacher knowledge and skill in vocabulary development.  The Summer Institute will be held in July.  A follow-up training session will occur in October/November 2005.  The immediate goal of the summer institute will be to provide teachers with the background, knowledge and skills needed to become more proficient in vocabulary instruction.  The ultimate goal of this training is to improve student comprehension and overall reading ability/skills.

July 11-15

   Wirt Co. HS

20

Pocahontas Co
ITQ-05-MUGC-6
2886/219324

$31,702 grant
$5,300 county

Project Director
John Huxley

CIME 581 - Constructing Mathematics Knowledge through the Integration of Technology and Discovery-based learning.

This course will provide the participants with knowledge of discovery-based learning concepts integrated with technology.  The emphasis on discovery-based learning provides an important connection between math concepts and the world of the student learner.  Participants in this course will be given strategies to facilitate student learning activities using technology to enhance mathematical concepts.

June 27 - July 1

Pocahontas HS

20

Lincoln County
ITQ-05-MUGC-32885/219323

$19,352 grant

Project Director

CIME 581 - Constructing Mathematics Knowledge through the Integration of Technology and Discovery-based learning.

This course will provide the participants with knowledge of discovery-based learning concepts integrated with technology.  The emphasis on discovery-based learning provides an important connection between math concepts and the world of the student learner.  Participants in this course will be given strategies to facilitate student learning activities using technology to enhance mathematical concepts.

August 1-5

Lincoln Co. Board Office

15

Braxton County
ITQ-05-MUGC-8
2888/219326

$31,713 grant
$5,500 county
$7,860 MU

Project Director
John Huxley

CIME 581 - Constructing Mathematics Knowledge through the Integration of Technology and Discovery-based learning.

This course will provide the participants with knowledge of discovery-based learning concepts integrated with technology.  The emphasis on discovery-based learning provides an important connection between math concepts and the world of the student learner.  Participants in this course will be given strategies to facilitate student learning activities using technology to enhance mathematical concepts.

July 11-15

Braxton MS  or Nicholas Co.

20

Boone County
ITQ-05-MUGC-7
2887/219325 

$23,958 grant
$5,300 county
$7,860 MU

Project Director
John Huxley

CIME 581 - Constructing Mathematics Knowledge through the Integration of Technology and Discovery-based learning.

This course will provide the participants with knowledge of discovery-based learning concepts integrated with technology.  The emphasis on discovery-based learning provides an important connection between math concepts and the world of the student learner.  Participants in this course will be given strategies to facilitate student learning activities using technology to enhance mathematical concepts.

June 20-25

Boone County Schools

20

Clay County
ITQ-05-MUGC-5
2884/219322

$32,591 grant
$5,600 county
$4,716 MU

Project Director
Rudy Pauley

CIEC 580 -  Integrating Technology into the Science Curriculum Using the Palm™ and the Intel© Play™ QX3 ™ Computer Microscope

Participants will apply state and national standards in the context of learning to integrate handheld computer applications within the science curriculum.  Emphasis will be placed on providing hands-on experience with existing handheld resources and developing lessons and activities to support teaching and learning.

July 11-15

Clay HS

12

Raleigh County
ITQ-05-MUGC-1
2881/219319

$26,490 grant
$7,033 county
$9,825 MU

Project Director
Ron Childress

Improving Reading Through Vocabulary Development

A one week summer institute designed to improve student reading capabilities by increasing teacher knowledge and skill in vocabulary development.  The Summer Institute will be held in July.  A follow-up training session will occur in October/November 2005.  The immediate goal of the summer institute will be to provide teachers with the background, knowledge and skills needed to become more proficient in vocabulary instruction.  The ultimate goal of this training is to improve student comprehension and overall reading ability/skills.

July 18-22

Independence MS

25

Kanawha County
ITQ-05-MUGC-2
2883/219321

$40,083 grant
$6,600 county
$5,895 MU

Project Director
Lisa Heaton

CIEC 580 -  Integrating Technology into the Science Curriculum Using the Palm™ and the Intel© Play™ QX3 ™ Computer Microscope

Participants will apply state and national standards in the context of learning to integrate handheld computer applications within the science curriculum.  Emphasis will be placed on providing hands-on experience with existing handheld resources and developing lessons and activities to support teaching and learning.

June 13-17

Kanawha County MS

15