2010-11 Charting a Course
2010 Title II-D/Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Grant Program, Request for Proposals (RFP) – Charting a Course for the Digital Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Classroom
The “Charting a Course for the Digital Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Classroom (STEM)” initiative is designed to address specific instructional, training, planning, and technology resource needs. Projects funded through this competition will:
- ensure student development of critical thinking skills through alignment of technology-supported instructional activities with Next Generation Sunshine State Standards;
- expand intensive teacher technology integration professional development through the Florida Digital Educator program;
- strengthen student content and digital literacy through challenging, engaging, and collaborative learning activities with a focus on science;
- extend learning beyond the classroom day through increased student use of laptops and mobile personal learning devices;
- expand teacher and administrator EETT program involvement in schools serving especially challenging student populations;
- assist Florida school districts in preparing for computer-based assessments; and
- support implementation of Florida’s Technology Plan.
On Thursday, June 10, 2010 there will be a meeting of district technology staff to address the state technology plan, competitive grants, and readiness for computer-based testing. The meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and conclude at 4:30 PM at Viera High School inViera, Florida. We encourage all districts that participated in the competitive grant to attend the meeting.