The WIT 2003 application process is CLOSED.

There are two forms of the supplemental application.

• If you are applying to Using the Web in the Classroom (formerly "WIT Basic"), use this Supplement.

• If you are applying to Creating a Curriculum Web (formerly "WIT Advanced"), use this Supplement.

If you are not sure which level is appropriate for you, we recommend you read the descriptions below. Or read through the Creating a Curriculum Web Supplement and see if you can answer most or all of the questions. If you can, you're probably ready for it. If you can't answer most of the questions, Using the Web in the Classroom might be more appropriate for you. and you should fill out the Using the Web in the Classroom Supplement.

Creating a Curriculum Web description

“Using the Web in the Classroom,” concentrates on finding, evaluating, and adapting existing web-based resources. The “Using the Web in the Classroom” strand is designed for teachers who have used the Internet for personal productivity, e-mail, and lesson planning, but who have not yet used the Web widely with students. Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard, and must know how to copy and move files between diskettes and the computer. Participants also should have access to an Internet-connected computer during WIT so they can complete out-of-class assignments. (Please note: WIT is NOT a basic computer training course. It assumes basic familiarity with computers and focuses specifically on using resources from the World Wide Web.)

Upon completion of the “Using the Web in the Classroom” strand, participants will be able to:

• Choose the right Internet search engine for the task at hand; phrase a query for the right breadth and refine a query based on initial results.
• Evaluate Internet-based educational activities and resources in terms of their likely effectiveness for specific educational purposes
• Send and receive email, including attachments
• Create and maintain a personal Web page
• Create and maintain a classroom Web page
• Use simple graphics tools
• Plan how to use the Web in your classroom
• Plan for use of the Web by special needs students

“Creating a Curriculum Web,” teaches participants how to integrate curriculum planning with web development to create a web site to support teaching and learning in one unit. It teaches a process for building curriculum units using Macromedia Dreamweaver (a high-end web development tool). Participants must have well-developed computer skills (including the regular use of email, web searches and such tools as PowerPoint), and must have used computers effectively with students during the 2002-2003 academic year. Participants must be comfortable learning new software quickly, must have an Internet-connected computer at home and must be prepared to spend substantial time outside of class working on their curriculum web projects. For this reason, we do not recommend that participants in “Creating a Curriculum Web” take on any additional work during the dates of the Institute.

Upon completion of the “Creating a Curriculum Web” strand, participants will be able to:

• Use Dreamweaver to build a web-based project that can support a sustained process of teaching and learning
• Apply advanced concepts in curriculum development and learning theory
• Maintain a directory tree of files on a web server, using FTP and other tools
• Include sounds and video on a web page
• Assess student learning through online tools and evaluate your curriculum web's effectiveness
• Plan for use of your curriculum web by special needs students
• Teach others how to use the Web to support teaching and learning

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