Registration for Summer Training opens March 16, 2009
Please note that Summer Training Institute (STI) check-in is now on MONDAY rather than on Sunday as in the past
SCHEDULE FOR 2009
- Session II, June 15 - 26, 2009: EDD (Engineering Design & Development), DE (Digital Electronics), IED (Introduction to Engineering Design), GTT (Gateway to Technology), and POE (Principles of Engineering)
- DE Level II update training July 6th-10th
- Session III, July 6 - 17, 2009: CEA (Civil Engineering & Architecture), IED (Introduction to Engineering Design), GTT (Gateway to Technology), and POE (Principles of Engineering)
Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Training:
What is an STI?
The STI is a two-week intensive course intending to give you an overview of the PLTW course you will be teaching at your school. You must arrive at 8 am Monday to load software and to check in. Classes are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendance is required at all sessions. During the training, participants complete a portfolio in order to be certified to teach the course.
How do I register for summer training?
Please go to: www.tech.purdue.edu/pltw and click on Summer Training for the registration procedure on how to become a PLTW teacher and register for summer training.
Parking passes for STI at Purdue – Kokomo?
You will receive your parking pass at registration. Park only in student parking lots.
What should I bring?
You should bring a laptop, a scientific calculator, a USB memory stick, and a 10-15 foot Ethernet cable. An external mouse for your laptop is highly suggested. The affiliate professor for your class may contact you prior to training about specific needs for your class.
What laptop will I need for STI?
You are required to bring a laptop to STI. You must have administrative privileges on this laptop so that you may add both hardware and software. For the current minimum laptop specifications visit the PLTW website at: http://www.pltw.org/escomputer.shtml
These specifications are a minimum – for new purchases it is recommended that you buy as fast a machine with as much memory as possible to prevent obsolescence in the near future.
Where can I view a sample of the PLTW curriculum?
To view the PLTW curriculum, go to: http://www.pltw.org/sampcurr.shtml
Can I use the STI as professional growth points to renew my Indiana teachers license?
Yes, per the Indiana Division of Professional Standards “Teacher Professional Growth Plan Development and Reporting Manual” (May, 2003), each hour of the STI counts as one (1) professional growth point. Simply attach a copy of your PLTW STI Certificate of Completion to your “Teacher’s License Renewal Report” when you submit it. Additional information may be obtained at: http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/renewal/growth/teacher.html
Can I get graduate credit for STI?
Graduate credit is available at additional cost for Purdue PLTW two-week STI courses. Each course is three credit hours. Graduate credit will be registered on June 22nd for the June 15-26 session, and July 13th for the July 6-17 session. Please be prepared to pay at that time. To make other arrangements, please contact Robin Cunningham at rec@purdue.edu or 765-494-2975. The tuition for graduate credit is:
$832.65 plus $55 graduate application fee* (Indiana residents)
$2313.75 plus $55 graduate application fee* (out of state)
* Application fee is waived only if you have paid the application fee thru Continuing Education.
May my family stay with me during STI?
You will be very busy during STI, so we do not encourage family visitation except over the weekend. Any additional charges required by the hotel for additional family members will be the responsibility of the participant. We do not provide meals for family members.
How do I get to STI at Purdue – Kokomo?
Purdue University – Kokomo is located on the Indiana University Kokomo campus. For a map of Indiana University Kokomo, go to: http://www.iuk.edu/maps/index.shtml
For information regarding the Indianapolis International airport:
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/
Rental car information:
Several rental car companies have offices in Kokomo. These include Avis, National, ACE, and Enterprise.
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