he International Netcourse Teacher Enhancement Coalition (INTEC) was developed to provide secondary math and science teachers with a graduate-level professional development course that will increase their knowledge of inquiry and project-based instruction. INTEC, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is designed to be an alternative to the summer residential professional development institutes that NSF has funded for many years.

INTEC's approach to professional development is unique. Participants join the project in teams of four or more. Though the 'net is a critical component of INTEC, it is not used exclusively. Books, software, and manipulatives are shipped to participant teams through traditional means. Participants engage in inquiry-based activities, face-to-face meetings with local peers, as well as in Internet-based discussions and off-line activities.

Participation in INTEC (see "Personal Inquiries in Mathematics") is not a casual commitment. The INTEC course is the equivalent of a four-credit graduate level course. (Graduate credit is available through Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts for $200.) The 125-hour commitment is spread across the equivalent of three academic semesters. A primary requirement for team participation is an organizational commitment to systemic improvement of math and science programs. In addition, each participant must have graphical Internet access, a personal e-mail account, and access to a VCR and a computer with a CD-ROM.

INTEC will start new sections of its course this summer and again in October. Any school site that meets the basic requirements is welcome to participate. There is no cost to the participants for taking part in INTEC. If you are interested in more information, contact Raymond Rose (ray@concord.org), INTEC Project Director.

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Welcome :: Masthead :: The Future Is Now :: VHS Netcourse ::
MayaQuest Expedition :: Prof. Development :: Personal Inquiries :: INTEC Tech ::
Power & Portability :: Here Comes the Sun :: Reform Education :: Perspective :: Get Involved! ::