New Hampshire Announces

the 2005-06

NH Certified LoTi Mentor Program

 

 Local Educational Support Centers are now accepting applications for teachers to attend the New Hampshire 2005 Certified LoTi Mentor program. The course will be taught by Dr. Christopher Moersch, the developer of Levels of Technology Implementation (LoTi).  

 

About the Course:

 

This course is designed to help participants develop the skills necessary to become a Certified LoTi Mentor. The emphasis is on the processes underlying powerful teaching and learning as well as skill development in the areas of planning effective staff development at the “Target Technology” level, conducting clinical observations, and delivering efficient instructional technology professional development.

 

The Certified LoTi Mentor program is applicable to any content area, grade level, and/or academic setting. Four overall goals of the course are: (1) to refine the technology implementation strategies used with staff, (2) to promote higher levels of technology implementation in the classroom, (3) to create an effective bridge between instruction, assessment, and technology use, and (4) to provide a data-driven approach to instructional technology professional development planning at the building, district, and regional levels.

 

Participation involves:

 

·         Training and Support

o        Participate in LoTi Mentor Academy, a 3-day training program on LoTi Levels, Differentiated Instruction, and Higher Order Level Thinking Skills.

o        Choose between 3 consecutive days in the summer (August 3-5, 2005) or 3 non-consecutive days in the fall (Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, 2005).

o        LoTi Project School Leader will provide coaching / reflection / and support locally through on-site visits, e-mail, video conferencing, or SIG.

 

·         Materials

o        LoTi Certified Mentor Manual, Learning Quest, Inc., 2005

o        LoTi Survival Kit 2005

o        LoTi Road Show Training Presentation

o        ISTE publications for book talk sessions

 

·         Primary Goal for Participants’ Work

o        Develop an action plan and implement using (a) at least two small-group presentations and (b) subsequent ongoing support in the Fall/Winter 2005 locally, with support from the LoTi Project School Leader.

 

·         Costs

o        Registration fees for this course are waived for successful applicants. This $400 value includes 3 days of training plus follow-up online support, session refreshments, and course materials.

o        NHDOE through the Enhancing Education through Technology Program (NCLB Title II-D) competitive funding provides additional funds to centers to support participant stipends of $500.

 

·         Certificate and Graduate Credit

o        Participants will receive a certificate indicating that they are a “Certified LoTi Mentor Trainer” if they complete the following:

      • Complete the 3 day face to face training
      • Create an action plan for local implementation
      • Implement a LoTi professional development program during the Fall/Winter 2005

o        Participants have the option of applying for graduate credit through Plymouth State University and Keene State College. We will provide the same syllabus if you are enrolled in another institution and wish to apply there for graduate credit.


 Deadline extended to May 31st !!!

Application Deadline:

 

Submit your application (see form below) by Tuesday, May 31, 2005 to your local center for review. Space is limited. The final list of participants will be determined based on commitment to the course, school need, and distribution across each center region.

 

Notification: On or before June 17, 2005

 


 

More Information to Help You Write Your Application

 

More about Levels of Technology Implementation - http://www.lotilounge.com/

 

New Hampshire Educators Online – http://www.nheon.org/

 

NH Local Educational Support Center Network (LESCN) – http://www.nheon.org/centers

 

 


 New Hampshire Local Educational Support Center Network

LoTi Mentor Course Application for 2005-06

 

Submitted To (select your local center):

 

¨ Southwestern PD Center in Keene (Mailto: bstraneva@sau29.org)

¨ Sugar River PD Center in Claremont (Mailto: bstraneva@sau29.org)

¨ North Country Education Services in Gorham (Mailto: matt@ncedservices.org)

¨ Capital Area Center in Penacook (Mailto: kmalsbenden@mv.k12.nh.us)

¨ Manchester: Greater Manchester PD Center (Mailto: cnelson@mansd.org)

¨ Seacoast PD Center in Exeter (Send to rchretien@sau16.org)

 

 

Applicant Name:

 

School & SAU:

 

Grade & Subject You Teach Now:

 

Email Address:

 

Summer Phone:

 

Mailing Address:

 

# of Years Teaching:

 

What kind of access to technology do you have in your classroom?

Indicate here the technology tools in your classroom now, such as laptops, desktops, how many, whether PC or Mac, etc.

What is your current LoTi Level?

Your current LoTi level is not a determining factor in your acceptance. It is simply for planning purposes.

Letter from Principal Attached:

You must include a letter from your principal indicating full support for your participation in the training days and subsequent activities during the school year.

Preferred dates:

Please indicate whether you prefer the summer or the fall training dates.

 

Please describe in a few paragraphs below why you are interested in participating in this training (attach additional page as necessary).