Scholarship

Division of Catholic Schools through the generosity of Catholic Family Foundation
Announces

Audience/Participants

	Educators in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who desire to be leaders in the integration of Technology into the Curriculum (regardless of current technology expertise)
	Willing to take four, seven week courses for 3 MSDE credits per course with some face to face instructor required as well as online work
	Time frame: one year beginning in January
	Nominated by Principal
	Selected by online application and phone interview
	Twenty participant opening in the first year

Goals of the Program

	To continue to training of Technology Mentors for our schools
	To encourage teams of technology leaders in every school
	To train the trainers who will offer MSDE courses in our schools
	To offer teachers of every technology skill level the opportunity to effectively integrate technology in the curriculum
	To encourage the development of online classrooms in our schools.

Principal Recommendations and Expectations

	Solicit and recommend teachers for the program
	Support participants by reviewing course projects
	Celebrate the work and ideas completed in the program
	Suggest teacher partnerships within the school to benefit from training
	Encourage publication of success within conferences and workshops such as the Technology Showcase 2008

Participant Expectations

	Participants will sign their intent to complete 4 classes in the program
	Participants will participate both in face-to-face sessions and online
	Participants will create an online classroom to be used at their school to extend opportunities for teacher and students beyond the traditional classroom walls
	Participants will mentor others in their school as directed throughout the program

Instructor Expectations

	Instructors will model effective use of technology
	Instructors will enable and support participants at all technology levels from beginners to advanced students
	Instructors will encourage advanced students to demonstrate their knowledge and test-out of classes where mastery already exists
	Instructors will be available as online resources to provide help in online work

Unique Features of the Program

	Participants will be accepted and accommodated regardless of technology experience or expertise
	Participants with advanced knowledge of technology will be encouraged to “test out” of basic courses
	All classes will offer both face-to-face and online instruction.
	Courses will require a minimum of 4 face-to face sessions .Those needing more face-to-face instructor will be accommodated
	Courses will run for 7 weeks
	Three MSDE continuing professional development credits will be offered for each course
	Participants will begin creating an online classroom for participants at their own schools. After completing the program the online classroom will be complete and used frequently. (All face to face sessions will be held at Seton Keogh)