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2003 Spring Track H

General Information
This year, FDI is offering alternative tracks that will meet during the spring semester. By attending the sessions that comprise the spring tracks, faculty can meet the participation requirements to receive computers. By doing so, faculty will also receive their computer earlier than those attending summer tracks. Enrollments in spring tracks will be limited.

General Description
This track provides a studio approach for advanced FDI participants who are developing a large course enhancement or transformation project or are considering such a project. Participants interested in this track will meet with FDI staff during March 2003 to develop a plan of action. This initial meeting will determine project feasibility, support needs, and appropriate instructional sessions needed. Enrollment will be limited to ensure a quality experience and adequate coverage of determined needs. This workshop can be used as a companion to Tracks B and/or C, and academic support staff and graduate teaching assistants may participate with faculty as a 2-person project team.

Spring Alternative Track H Requirements
The spring alternative of the track will require participants to attend one spring short course, provide a written project plan, and submit a written project follow-up with demonstrated completion of plan to receive a computer. Participants will work one-on-one with an FDI consultant to assess their needs and develop an individual plan to meet the track requirements. Below lists the required short course with description and dates offered.If you plan to attend this spring alternative track, you must attend the sessions listed below and fill out the Spring Track H Project Plan no later than January 21, 2003.

Spring Track H Project Plan

Required session #1 - Campus Instructional Resources/Computer Security (select one of the four sessions offered below)
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1 – Wednesday, January 29 – 10 to noon, 3060 Torgersen

2 - Thursday, February 6 – 10 to noon, 3060 Torgersen

3 – Monday, February 10 – 3 to 5 pm, 3060 Torgersen

4 – Tuesday, February 11 – 3 to 5 pm, 1120 Torgersen

This short course will provide participants with a complete overview of the services and agencies that are in place at Virginia Tech to support instructional and (in many cases) research activities. Virginia Tech's security group will also present and provide strategies, suggestions, and access to software that will assist participants as they take steps to ensure the safety of the information on their computers.
Required Session #2 - One-on-one Consulting
2 As arranged Participants will work one-on-one with an FDI consultant to assess their needs and develop an individual plan to meet the track requirements.

 

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For additional information, please contact:
Instructional Development Initiative
Educational Technologies
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0232
John F. Moore
Director, Faculty Development Institute
Director, Educational Technologies
John.Moore@vt.edu, 540-231-8991