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Teachers who participate in this free professional development must also participate in the competition. Information about ThinkQuest “Getting Started with Projects” training: =Thinkquest International Competition 2011=

Challenging Students Globally to Think, Create, and Innovate
This exciting competition challenges students to apply their critical thinking, communication, and technology skills to a real-world problem. Teams research, develop, and test their solution before presenting it to a global audience. Put your ideas and skills to the test in one of the following events:

ThinkQuest Projects
Teams present their solution by creating a project in, an online learning environment.
 * Age Divisions**
 * 19 and under
 * 16 and under
 * 12 and under
 * Video: [|How to Compete]

Digital Media
Teams present their solution by creating a blog/journal, website, animation, public service announcement, photo essay, video, or some combination of these items.
 * Age Divisions**
 * 19 and under
 * 16 and under
 * 12 and under
 * Video: [|How to Compete]

Application Development
Teams develop a web-based application or game that solves a problem. Teams can choose any problem to solve and can leverage existing schoolwork across a broad range of curricula, including Writing, Social Studies, Civics, History, Science, Mathematics, Art, and Technology/ICT. See our [|Entry Examples] for ideas. All entries must be submitted in English.
 * Age Divisions**
 * 22 and under
 * 19 and under
 * 16 and under
 * Video: [|How to Compete]

= = = = =Attend this 7 hour training to get ready for the competition!!= = ** Getting Started with Projects ** =

Technology Training for Teachers
Many teachers recognize that students need hands-on experience with technology to be successful in the 21st century. However, finding simple ways to integrate technology into the classroom can be challenging. The Oracle Education Foundation's Getting Started with Projects course provides K-12 teachers with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to quickly begin using ThinkQuest Projects as an effective teaching tool. As part of this basic training course, teachers learn t! o create online learning projects, publish online content, and manage student participation.
 * Overview**
 * What is ThinkQuest Projects?**

ThinkQuest Projects is an online project environment where teachers and students engage in collaborative learning. It enables students’ development of 21st century skills, such as creativity, teamwork, communication, and technology skills. Features include the following: · Simple tools for creating and publishing online learning projects · Tools for tracking and managing student participation in projects · Opportunities to partner with other schools globally · Protected and teacher-mediated · Free with no advertising

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: This course is appropriate for: All participants must be: The course includes 7 hours of instructor-led training. Registration Links: Please use the links below to register for the session of your choice. February 7th registration link: [] February 10th registration link: [] Feb 10, 2011 || 8 :00 am – 3 :00 pm || 4518 court square Long Island City, NY Room 252 || Training is free. Denise Hobbs | Sr. Marketing Manager Phone: 505.255.2219 Oracle Education Initiatives 500 Oracle Parkway | Redwood ! Shores, CA 94065
 * Skills for the Classroom**
 * Create and manage their students’ accounts in ThinkQuest Projects
 * Create educational content in ThinkQuest Projects
 * Create and manage online learning projects in ThinkQuest Projects
 * Engage students to connect and collaborate with other students in ThinkQuest Projects
 * Monitor student content and behavior in ThinkQuest Projects
 * Target Audience**
 * K-12 teachers who are new to, or have limited experience with, ThinkQuest Projects
 * K-12 teachers who want to implement technology-based projects in the classroom
 * Prerequisites**
 * Fluent in English
 * Computer literate
 * K-12 teachers or district technology coordinators
 * Enrolled in ThinkQuest Projects at least 2 weeks prior to the course
 * Enr o lled in ThinkQuest Projects as a teacher in a school that is a member of the World Community
 * Registered in the ThinkQuest registration system
 * Course Logistics**
 * Course Logistics**
 * ** Date ** || == Time == || ** Location ** ||
 * Feb 7, 2011
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