PI*TEC Services

The intent of the PI*TEC program is to improve student academic achievement through the instructional integration of technology. PI*TEC funds maybe used to purchase professional development, hardware, or software. Please see the FAQ for more information about service guidelines.

Deadlines for PI*TEC Services

1. Ordering will close June 1, 2008
2. Ordering is tentatively scheduled to open again Fall, 2008

Professional Development

Professional development is very important to successful technology integration. Best practices indicate that 25% of Title IID allocations be spent on professional development. Additionally, professional development is highly recommended to support equipment or software purchases.

PI*TEC provides high-quality and in many cases, intensive, professional development to support teachers! Our offerings along with workshop locations, times, and fees are listed below.

Enrollment Requirement

Minimum and maximum enrollment numbers indicate the number of individuals required for a particular professional development session.

If enrollment requirements are not met then a specific professional development session/date/location will be cancelled with participants free to select a different venue.

Cancellation Policy

If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to ten business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

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Online Professional Development Workshops

• 2007 Inspiration, Kidspiration, KidPix: An Online Workshop 160 Credits per teacher

  Teachers receive step-by-step guidance on how utilize Inspiration, Kidspiration, and KidPix software for elementary instruction.

  Description Teachers receive step-by-step guidance on how utilize Inspiration, Kidspiration, and KidPix software for elementary instruction.
  
  Through participation in these online workshops participants will learn about technologies that can be used to strengthen teaching and learning in various aspects of curriculum development. These are introductory workshops for teachers, curriculum specialists, or professional development specialists.
  
  The workshop extends over a six-week period with an initial week of orientation, seven weeks total. Sessions are assigned each Wednesday and can be completed at the participant's leisure during the following week. Readings, development assignments and discussion participation are weekly requirements for this workshop. In addition, participants agree to develop and share their ideas and incorporate tools and strategies presented in the workshops into their own curricula. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers and be proficient with email and current Web browsers.
  
  One hour of college credit is available for this online workshop through Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. Information will be distributed at the beginning of the workshop, or call us if you have questions.
  
  Cancellation Policy If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 0

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• 2007 Online Boot Camp: Web Enhanced Lesson Planning 160 Credits per Teacher

  Teachers receive step-by-step guidance on how to integrate Web driven resources into instruction.

  Description Teachers receive step-by-step guidance on how integrate Web driven resources into instruction.
  
  Through participation in these online workshops participants will learn about technologies that can be used to strengthen teaching and learning in various aspects of curriculum development. These are introductory workshops for teachers, curriculum specialists, or professional development specialists.
  
  The workshop extends over a six-week period with an initial week of orientation, seven weeks total. Sessions are assigned each Wednesday and can be completed at the participant's leisure during the following week. Readings, development assignments and discussion participation are weekly requirements for this workshop. In addition, participants agree to develop and share their ideas and incorporate tools and strategies presented in the workshops into their own curricula. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers and be proficient with email and current Web browsers.
  
  Through participation in these online workshops participants will learn about technologies that can be used to strengthen teaching and learning in various aspects of curriculum development. These are introductory workshops for teachers, curriculum specialists, or professional development specialists. The workshop extends over a six-week period with an initial week of orientation, seven weeks total. Sessions are assigned each Wednesday and can be completed at the participant's leisure during the following week. Readings, development assignments and discussion participation are weekly requirements for this workshop. In addition, participants agree to develop and share their ideas and incorporate tools and strategies presented in the workshops into their own curricula. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers and be proficient with email and current Web browsers.
  
  One hour of college credit is available for this online workshop through Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. Information will be distributed at the beginning of the workshop, or call us if you have questions.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.
  
  

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• 2007 Project Based Learning Strategies: An Online Workshop 160 Credits per Teacher

  Teachers receive step-by-step guidance on how to start and implement a technology-enhanced and engaging learning environment utilizing Project Based Learning (PBL) principles.

  Description Teachers receive step-by-step guidance on how to start and implement a technology-enhanced and engaging learning environment utilizing Project Based Learning (PBL) principles.
  
  Through participation in these online workshops participants will learn about technologies that can be used to strengthen teaching and learning in various aspects of curriculum development. These are introductory workshops for teachers, curriculum specialists, or professional development specialists. In the Strategies to Implement Project Based Learning Workshop teachers receive step-by-step guidance on how to start and implement a technology-enhanced and engaging learning environment for students. Strategies will utilize basic Project Based Learning (PBL) principles.
  
  The workshop extends over a six-week period with an initial week of orientation, seven weeks total. Sessions are assigned each Wednesday and can be completed at the participant's leisure during the following week. Readings, development assignments and discussion participation are weekly requirements for this workshop. In addition, participants agree to develop and share their ideas and incorporate tools and strategies presented in the workshops into their own curricula. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers and be proficient with email and current Web browsers.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.
  
  

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• 2007 Online Interactive Whiteboard Intensive 160 credits per teacher

  This online workshop introduces teachers to using an Interactive Whiteboard (SmartBoard©) in the classroom. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on how to setup their SmartBoard, use Smart® Notebook software, integrate instructional software and interactive websites as well as explore whole-class instruction techniques.

  Description Through participation in these online workshops participants will learn about innovative technologies that can be used to strengthen teaching and learning. These are introductory workshops for teachers, curriculum specialists, or professional development specialists. The workshop extends over a six-week period. Lessons are assigned each week and can be completed at the participant's leisure during the following week. Readings, practice assignments and discussion participation are weekly requirements for this workshop. In addition, participants agree to develop and share their ideas and incorporate tools and strategies presented in the workshops into their own curricula. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers and be proficient with email and current Web browsers.
  
  One hour of college credit is available for this online workshop through Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. Information will be distributed at the beginning of the workshop, or call us if you have questions.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 15

• 2007 Online Discovering and Exploring with InspireData™ 160 Credits per Teacher

  Teachers receive step-by-step guidance on how utilize InspireData™ software in Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies classrooms for grades 4-12.

  Description Teachers receive step-by-step guidance on how utilize InspireData™ software in Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies classrooms for grades 4-12.
  
  InspireData™ applies the proven strategies of visual learning to data literacy, inspiring students to discover meaning as they collect and explore data in a dynamic inquiry process. This online workshop will include an introduction to the basic table features, an overview of the data plotting features, and present independent and whole group activities. Also discussed will be the next steps to integrate InspireData™ into the curriculum and resources available to teachers.
  
  Through participation in these online workshops participants will learn how InspireData™ can be used to strengthen teaching and learning. These are introductory workshops for teachers, curriculum specialists, or professional development specialists. The workshop extends over a six-week period. Lessons are assigned each week and can be completed at the participant's leisure during the following week. Readings, practice assignments and discussion participation are weekly requirements for this workshop. In addition, participants agree to develop and share their ideas and incorporate tools and strategies presented in the workshops into their own curricula. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers and be proficient with email and current Web browsers.
  
  One hour of college credit is available for this online workshop through Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. Information will be distributed at the beginning of the workshop, or call us if you have questions.
  
  Cancellation Policy If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 0

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• 2007 Online Google Tools in the Classroom 160 credits per teacher

  Google is more than just a search engine! This online course will introduce you to a whole host of free resources from Google that you can use with your students. Google Maps and Google Earth provide very detailed images ranging from street level views of your town to high resolution images of world-wide geography. Google Book Search and Google Scholar allows students to search the full text of books and academic journals online. With Google Blogger you can create a class journal for posting assignments, comments, and notes for your students or parents. We will even take a look at the new tools coming out of Google's technology playground.

• 2007 Access Annenberg Math Resources

  Explore a portal to exemplar teaching and learning strategies taught by expert math scholars through online video instruction.

  Description Experience rich professional development for math teachers through the access of video and curriculum materials developed by the Annenberg Foundation at http://learner.org. Participants will be paired with a colleague who teaches in the same grade level and/or content area to complete some of the workshop assignments. Colleagues will collaborate online to develop math lessons using resources available through the Annenberg site and share personal knowledge and experiences through reflections posted in online discussions. The class will provide the opportunity to think about activities that use physical models and technology innovations to enhance students?understanding of math learning standards that support the Principles and Standards of School Mathematics (NCTM). Participants will discuss strategies for maximizing existing resources in creative ways to ensure student learning. Regular Internet and email access is necessary, and access to a high speed Internet connection is preferred.

  Minimum Enrollment 0

  Maximum Enrollment 0

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Onsite Professional Development Workshops

• Staff Development Days or Teacher Inservice Opportunities 0

  Would you like us to come to your staff inservice day and provide a custom training for your teachers? This is the option to choose! Call us with details about training topics, number of teachers to be trained, and training dates and we'll put together a custom training just for your teachers.

  Description Would you like us to come to your staff inservice day and provide a custom training for your teachers? This is the option to choose! Call us with details about training topics, number of teachers to be trained, and training dates and we'll put together a custom training just for your teachers.
  
  Email us at info@pitec.org or call us at 785 864 0699. Prices are comparable to other training prices and vary depending on length of training, location, and number of teachers to be trained.

  Minimum Enrollment 0

  Maximum Enrollment 0

• 2007 An LCD Projector in the Classroom 90 Credits per Teacher

  Teachers will gain experience using an LCD projector with a computer and integrating web-powered resources into instruction.

  Description An LCD Projector in the Classroom professional development sessions are linked to the integration of an LCD projector and a computer connected to the Internet into instruction. This involves one half-day of hands-on experience with a projector and the use of Web based resources including teaching teachers to connect to their projectors and to troubleshoot common problems. Particular attention is paid to the use of Web resources in a one-computer classroom. Instructor will present using a Canon LV-S3 SVGA 1200 Lumens Projector.
  
  After choosing the Signup button you will be able to select a date and location for this service.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.
  
  

  Minimum Enrollment 15

  Maximum Enrollment 25

• 2007 An Interactive Whiteboard in the Classroom 90 Credits per Teacher

  Participants will become familiar with setting up a variety of interactive whiteboards and how to integrate them into instruction.

  Description The Integration of an Interactive Whiteboard professional development session is designed to be a companion to the LCD Projector in the Classroom workshop. Participants will become familiar with setting up a variety of interactive whiteboards and how to integrate them into instruction. Strategies for integration will continue the presentation begun in the LCD Projector in the Classroom workshop.
  
  The session involves one half-day of hands-on experience with several interactive whiteboard models and the use of Web-based resources. Particular attention will be paid to the use of Web resources on an interactive whiteboard in a one-computer classroom.
  
  After choosing the Signup button you will be able to select a date and location for this service.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 15

  Maximum Enrollment 25

• Technology Integration Techniques: Office and the Web 165 Credits per Teacher

  Teachers will learn to integrate Web based resources and digital media in instruction. Particular attention is paid to aligning participant skills with the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), an ongoing initiative of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and a consortium of distinguished partners and co-sponsors.

  Description The PI*TEC Boot Camp involves two consecutive days of hands-on sessions in a lab with four weeks follow-up sessions utilizing an online workshop format.
  
  The first two-days of the workshop are conducted in a computer lab setting and focus on the educational integration of web-powered resources. The two days provide participants first-hand experience with support from a PITEC Specialist. The entire workshop is designed to give teachers opportunities to use web resources in a supportive setting and provide experiences necessary to integrate Web-based resources and digital media in instruction. Participants will learn how to use technology to share with, and empower students through, project-based learning.
  
  After the two-day sessions participants will interact through a weekly online discussion.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 15

  Maximum Enrollment 25

• 2007 The Digital Difference Learning Program on a PC 165 Credits per Teacher

  Participants will learn the specifics of capturing video as well as using editing software and storyboard techniques. The session will be conducted in a lab setting with a maximum of three participants to one computer.

  Description Digital Difference professional development sessions focus on both the technology literacy skills required to capture and use digital images as well as strategies for embedding video development into instruction. Participants will learn the specifics of capturing and importing video as well as using digital editing software and storyboard techniques. The session will be conducted in a lab setting with a maximum of three participants to one computer. The emphasis is on using this technology within a project-based approach to instruction.
  
  The workshop session consists of two consecutive days of workshops with an additional follow-up day, all on site. Instruction focuses on the use of a Sony Handycam DCR-HC30 video camera. To ensure a uniform training session, it is strongly recommended that other video cameras not be used in conjunction with this professional development opportunity. However, these skills may be used with other video cameras once you return to your school or home.
  
  After choosing the Signup button you will be able to select a date and location for this service.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• 2007 Advanced Microsoft Office 165 Credits per Teacher

  Teachers will learn to use the advanced features of the Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Publisher, to make exemplary products for classroom integration.

  Description The Advanced Microsoft Office involves two consecutive days of hands-on sessions in a lab with four weeks follow-up sessions utilizing an online workshop format.
  
  The first two-days of the workshop are conducted in a computer lab setting. The two days provide participants first-hand experience with support from a PITEC Specialist. The entire workshop is designed to give teachers opportunities to not only use Microsoft Office¹s advanced features, but also to learn to create mail merges, games, spreadsheets, newsletters, and more.
  
  After the two-day sessions, participants will interact online for four consecutive weeks. There will be a weekly assignment and discussion, which should require no more than 2 hours a week to complete.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 25

• Levels of Technology Integration (LoTI) Administrator Institute 400 Credits per Teacher

  The LoTi Administrator Institute is designed to help participants acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to move their school system to the "Target Technology" level.

  Description The LoTi Administrator Institute is a two-day session. The three overall goals of this institute are:
  
  (1) to create an "instruction and assessment" infrastructure to complement the existing hardware infrastructure
  
  (2) to promote higher levels of technology implementation modeled at the operational curriculum level, and
  
  (3) to provide a data-driven approach to instructional technology planning at the building, district, and regional levels.

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• 2007 Integration Academy 4000 Credits per School

  The Integration Intensive Experience provides quality, personalized professional development to a number of school staff over a period of months in order to optimize the integration of technology into instruction.

  Description The Integration Intensive Experience provides quality, personalized professional development to a number of school staff over a period of months in order to optimize the integration of technology into instruction. Ten to 20 educators from a school will be involved in a series of one-day professional development work-sessions across five consecutive months beginning in the fall. Two additional months of follow-up online support will occur February and March of the following year. Professional development will target the technology integration goals of the school. The onsite sessions as well as the online follow up support will be presented by PI*TEC staff. Teachers will have access to a resource Web site, customized for their school. This series is open to all staff but works more intensively with a team of ten technology leaders chosen to represent the school.
  
  In order to be most effective schools need to have access to a computer lab with a minimum ratio of one computer to two participants. In addition the computers must have access to the Internet and have current versions of text and graphical software. The availability of a technical support person is also strongly recommended.

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 30

• 2007 Interactive Whiteboard II, the Math and Science Classroom

  This half-day session will lead participants through the integration of interactive whiteboards into math and science classrooms. The session, targeted to upper-elementary through high school teachers, will include the use of web-based math and science manipulatives, Three-dimensional modeling, and introductions to specific software tools. Users should come with a topic or unit of interest in mind and will leave with a lesson-plan which integrates the technology.

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Other Opportunities

• eMINTS Program Opportunities Varies with Program School Chooses

  eMINTS — enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies — program opportunities are designed to transforms classrooms into places for learning where teachers and students use multimedia tools to better understand the world, work together and achieve at new and higher levels. See the eMINTS Website for optional programs at http://emints.org/programs/index.shtml.

  Description The eMINTS National Center is a collaborative education program sponsored by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the University of Missouri System Office of Academic Affairs.
  
  The goal of eMINTS is to transform how teachers teach and students learn with professional development and support from certified instructional specialists or eMINTS staff (in Missouri).To select an eMINTS professional development opportunity refer to the programs listed on the eMINTS Web site and contact eMINTS directly. The list of programs can be found at http://emints.org/programs/index.shtml. Each program opportunity varies in cost, location, dates, and requirements.
  
  ENROLLMENT AND USE OF ALLOCATIONS NEEDS TO BE DONE DIRECTLY WITH eMINTS THROUGH THE eMINTS WEB SITE APPLICATION.
  
  Contact the eMINTS office with any questions at 573-884-7202.
  
  Deadline for submission of request for services from eMINTS is April 1 (rather than May 1 as indicated on the eMINTS web site).

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 100

• 2007 English Language Learners: An Online Investigation of Instructional Strategies, Grades K-8 125 Credits Per Teacher

  Teachers participating in this course view and discuss classroom video clips of effective practices and exchange ideas with experts in the field of ELD/SDAIE and reading instruction.

  Description Teachers participating in this course view and discuss classroom video clips of effective practices and exchange ideas with experts in the field of ELD/SDAIE and reading instruction. Online moderators support participants throughout the course and teachers share their experiences in an online professional journal as they examine teaching strategies for English Learners.
  
  This course runs for five weeks and requires 30 hours of contact time. Graduate credit is available.
  
  

  Call 785-864-0799 for a registration form

  Registration Deadline	Start Date	End Date
  12/15/06	1/12/07	2/16/07
  3/09/07	4/06/07	5/11/07
  6/01/07	6/29/07	8/03/07

  
  TEACHSTAR ONLINE ACADEMY
  With over 13 years of providing nationally recognized, outstanding distance learning opportunities to both students and teachers, the Center for Distance and Online Learning at the Los Angeles County Office of Education has created the TeachStar Online Academy. The Academy delivers media rich, interactive online professional development courses for K-8 teachers. These online courses provide teachers with: Access to mentor teachers through interactive, moderated courses
  
  * Anytime, anywhere instruction and learning
  * Access to a wide range of resources
  * Multimedia enhanced content
  * Opportunity to earn Graduate and CEU credits, and professional development hours
  
  The Academy's courses take place in a multimedia Web environment combining text, video, animated instructional activities, links to resources, and peer interaction in a community of learners.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.
  
  

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• 2007 Integers and Algebra: An Online Workshop Exploring Integers, Brain Research, & Differentiated Instruction, Grades 4-8 200 Credits Per Teacher

  Teachers develop a mathematical understanding of the key concepts of integers for teaching algebra. The course integrates standards-based lessons with strategies for differentiated instruction and brain-based research classroom applications.

  Description Teachers develop a mathematical understanding of the key concepts of integers for teaching algebra. The course integrates standards-based lessons with strategies for differentiated instruction and brain-based research classroom applications. Participants have opportunities to view video clips of master teachers working with their students, followed with online discussions and professional online reflection journals.
  
  This course is 8 weeks and requires 45 hours of contact time. Graduate credit is available.

  Call 785-864-0799 for a registration form

  Registration Deadline	Start Date	End Date
  12/15/06	1/12/07	3/09/07
  3/09/07	4/06/07	6/01/07
  6/01/07	6/29/07	8/24/07

  
  TEACHSTAR ONLINE ACADEMY
  
  With over 13 years of providing nationally recognized, outstanding distance learning opportunities to both students and teachers, the Center for Distance and Online Learning at the Los Angeles County Office of Education has created the TeachStar Online Academy. The Academy delivers media rich, interactive online professional development courses for K-8 teachers. These online courses provide teachers with:
  
  * Access to mentor teachers through interactive, moderated courses
  * Anytime, anywhere instruction and learning
  * Access to a wide range of resources
  * Multimedia enhanced content
  * Opportunity to earn Graduate and CEU credits, and professional development hours
  
  The Academy's courses take place in a multimedia Web environment combining text, video, animated instructional activities, links to resources, and peer interaction in a community of learners.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• 2007 Teaching Data Analysis: An Online Workshop on How to Teach the Collection and Analysis of Data, Grades 6-8 200 Credits Per Teacher

  The study of statistics is simply collecting, analyzing, and drawing meaningful conclusions from data. The goal of this workshop is to provide teachers with information to share with students in order to make them able to apply statistical concepts to data they encounter.

  Description The study of Statistics is simply collecting, analyzing and drawing meaningful conclusions from data. The state mathematics content standards mandate instruction in Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability. Statistical methods used correctly, offer powerful tools for understanding and describing the world around us. Our goal in this course is to provide you the information that you can in turn, give to your students to make them able to apply statistical concepts to data they encounter.
  
  This course is 8 weeks and requires 45 hours of contact time. Graduate credit is available.

  Call 785-864-0799 for a registration form

  Registration Deadline	Start Date	End Date
  12/15/06	1/12/07	3/09/07
  3/09/07	4/06/07	6/01/07
  6/01/07	6/29/07	8/24/07

  
  TEACHSTAR ONLINE ACADEMY
  With over 13 years of providing nationally recognized, outstanding distance learning opportunities to both students and teachers, the Center for Distance and Online Learning at the Los Angeles County Office of Education has created the TeachStar Online Academy. The Academy delivers media rich, interactive online professional development courses for K-8 teachers. These online courses provide teachers with:
  * Access to mentor teachers through interactive, moderated courses
  * Anytime, anywhere instruction and learning
  * Access to a wide range of resources
  * Multimedia enhanced content
  * Opportunity to earn Graduate and CEU credits, and professional development hours
  
  The Academy's courses take place in a multimedia Web environment combining text, video, animated instructional activities, links to resources, and peer interaction in a community of learners.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.
  
  

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

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Custom Opportunities

• PI*TEC Mini Conference: One Day of Professional Development in a Local School 40 Credits Per Teacher

  PITEC will offer a series of breakout session of about 50 minutes in length across an inservice or mini conference day sponsored by a school or group of schools.

  Description PITEC will offer a series of breakout session of about 50 minutes in length across an inservice or mini conference day. Possible breakout session topics include:
  
  Working with Digital Kids
  Getting Underway with the Palm
  Project Based Learning
  Examples of Technology Integration in the Classroom
  Intro to Internet and Searching
  Examples of Best Practices Using Technology in Instruction
  Image Editing with Photoshop Elements
  Using Technology in Specific Curricular Areas
  Using an LCD Projector in the Classroom
  
  Equipment and software may be purchased separately when selecting this service. After choosing the Signup button you will be able to select a date and location for this service. You will also be able to select equipment and software. Items offered through this service include:
  
  Canon LV-S3 SVGA 1200 Lumens Projector
  Inspiration, Kidspiration, KidPix
  SMART Board 660 / SMART Board 680
  Palm Tungsten E, Case
  Atomic Learning per school subscription
  Atomic Learning per teacher subscription
  Digital Difference Package
  

  Minimum Enrollment 200

  Maximum Enrollment 900

• Handheld Support: Learning creative ways to integrate handheld computers into your classroom. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Courses available 90 Credits per Teacher

  Teachers explore ways to use handhelds to develop creative thinking skills in their students.

  Description To be skilled creative thinkers, students must be trained in the techniques and methods used by creative people to create creative things. This class provides educators with the opportunity to explore how handheld computers can be used to promote creative thinking skills. The use of handhelds in creative writing will be covered as well as applying “generative” learning strategies: brainstorming and categorizing; techniques for constructing mental models and graphic representations; co-construction of knowledge; general and content specific problem-solving processes; mechanisms for exploring multiple and differing perspectives; and techniques for building upon prior knowledge. For each of these learning strategies, educators will be provided several concrete illustrations and information about available software or resources that could be used. For example, under brainstorming and categorizing, three separate brainstorming techniques (Ideawriting, Snowballing, and Gallery Method) as implemented using handhelds will be illustrated.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• Popular Software: Make the most of your software; Inspiration, Kidspiration, Kidpix, Geometer's Sketchpad 90 Credits per Teacher

  Make the most of your software; Inspiration, Kidspiration, Kidpix, Geometer's Sketchpad. If you don't see your software listed contact us, we offer training on a wide variety of software.

  Description Teachers will receive professional development on the integrated use of a specific software and a plan to initiate, implement and evaluate the use of targeted software within the classroom. Choose one piece of software as the focus: Inspiration, Kidspiration, Kidpix, Geometer's Sketchpad or others upon request.

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• Increasing Technology Capacity: Strategic Planning and Consultation Services 160 credits per teacher

  Online seminar on topics related to technology planning in your school.

  Description Developing a vision and plan for incorporating technology into school curriculum may seem like a daunting task. In this seminar-style online workshop, participants will discuss and explore current school technology questions and needs, as well as receive skills and knowledge necessary to moving forward with systematic technology integration. The workshop will be delivered online and will include two to three synchronous meetings via free web-based video conferencing software.
  
  The course will begin with a general syllabus. Following a seminar style, however, the group will decide which course topics will be covered or added as needed by the group.
  
  Based on this customized learning plan, facilitators will provide dynamic content to meet learning needs as well as facilitate interaction among participants and with guest speakers who are leaders in the field.
  
  Examples of topics may include:
  
  Assessment of staff development needs
  How to build a technology plan and why you need one
  Getting started with e-rate
  Planning for technology upgrades
  How to access current school technology capacity
  What other schools are doing.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 10

  Maximum Enrollment 20

• 2006 The Digital Difference Learning Program on a Macintosh Computer 165 Credits per Teacher

  Participants will learn the specifics of capturing video as well as using editing software and storyboard techniques. The session will be conducted in a lab setting with a maximum of three participants to one computer.

  Description Digital Difference professional development sessions focus on both the technology literacy skills required to capture and use digital images as well as strategies for embedding video development into instruction. Participants will learn the specifics of capturing and importing video as well as using digital editing software and storyboard techniques. The session will be conducted in a lab setting with a maximum of three participants to one computer. The emphasis is on using this technology within a project-based approach to instruction.
  
  The workshop session consists of two consecutive days of workshops with an additional follow-up day, all on site. Instruction focuses on the use of a Sony Handycam DCR-HC30 video camera. To ensure a uniform training session, it is strongly recommended that other video cameras not be used in conjunction with this professional development opportunity. However, these skills may be used with other video cameras once you return to your school or home.
  
  After choosing the Signup button you will be able to select a date and location for this service.
  
  Cancellation Policy
  If your plans should change, you may designate a substitute to attend in your place at any time. You may transfer to another session or a different event up to 10 business days prior to the event in which you are enrolled. After that time, no refunds or session transfers will be allowed.

  Minimum Enrollment 0

  Maximum Enrollment 0

• Mac: Advanced Digital Editing: IMovie, Basic and Advanced Digital Video, Creating a School News Broadcast

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General Equipment and Software

To ease the ordering process, we have created a list of commonly-ordered models of hardware and software. We work with vendors to receive academic/educational pricing for as many items as possible. Additionally, the listed items are commonly used in PI*TEC professional development sessions.

Order General Equipment or Software

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Custom Ordering

Custom Ordering allows you to research and purchase professional development services or equipment from vendors of your choice. Vendors must be able to invoice the PI*TEC program. Reimbursements are not allowed.

To begin, obtain an official quote from your vendor which includes all contact information and applicable fees. Make sure your equipment costs do not exceed your PITEC allocation.

Next, complete the following form:

Special Request/Custom order Form

We will review your request to ensure compliance with Title IID. Requests must be within your allocation. We will send email approval with a purchase order number and billing information for the vendor to reference. You can then order the equipment, have it shipped to your school, and request the vendor invoice PI*TEC. We will pay the invoice after we receive confirmation that the hardware or software is in receipt and working order.

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* Revised 4-25-05