Teachers
2 week course in the summer with all activities anticipated being completed during
a regular work day. Inquiry Sessions: Focused on answering the project-based smart
car questions. General Sessions: Focused on topics to build knowledge and skills (e.g.
project-based learning). Debriefing Sessions:Time to ask questions and plan together
for the academic year.
- $2500stipend + a Tablet each year
- Pre-SummerInstitute (2-hr PD session): Technology Training (if needed)
- Directly after 2-week Summer Institute: $1500
- End of academic year (after participation in monthly TBT meetings and annual conference): $1000
- 3 graduate credit hours from UT (all fees, parking and books, if applicable) each year
- $500 budget for classroom supplies each year
- All smart car activity materials each year
- Food will be provided at the summer institute and all meetings
- Currently teach 9th-12th grade Mathematics or Career Technical Education courses
- Commit to participating in the INITIATE program for three years (includes annual 2-week Summer Institute: TBD, continually participate in monthly academic year TBT meetings: TBD, annual academic year conference: TBD)
- Commit to opening your classroom for required research and evaluation (e.g.videotaping, assessments, etc.)
- Openness to trying new things and making it phenomenal project.