DePauw University - 2007 K-12 Bridge Program

DePauw University is offering three opportunities to Putnam County K-12 educators during the summer of 2007 through the 2007 K-12 Bridge Program.

The following offers K-12 participants the opportunity to interact with DePauw professors, instructional technologists, and colleagues from other area schools:

• 2007 Faculty Instructional Technology Support (FITS) Summer Workshop – May 29th through June 1st and June 4th

  The 2007 FITS Summer Workshop is a week-long intensive workshop offering a series of plenary sessions, discussion groups, and mini-courses focused on developing skills that can be used in the classroom. Individuals and/or teams of two (e.g. teacher/media specialist, teacher/librarian, etc.) are encouraged to submit an application to be considered for participation in this workshop.

  To find out more information and to apply, browse to information on the 2007 workshop opportunity.

• 2nd K-12 Bridge Symposium on Technology in Teaching & Information Literacy  - May 31st

  The 2nd K-12 Bridge Symposium is a day-long symposium consisting of a keynote speaker, a “show and tell” session, hands-on demonstrations, presentations, and roundtable discussions. Each school corporation is invited to nominate teachers, media specialists, computer technology media assistants, and technology coordinators from grades K through 12 to participate in the symposium.

  To find out more information and to apply, browse to information on the 2007 symposium opportunity.

The following provides seed grants to enable Putnam County schools to develop sustainable professional development opportunities for their own staff:

• K-12 Bridge Partners in Education

  This program is currently being developed. Information will be posted as soon as possible.