The Teachnet Project Template - Santa Barbara -Updated April 30, 2009 

This template is a cover page (teaser) for the project or unit you have already developed.   This information will serve as a database abstract.

Tip: For sections requiring longer answers you may use a word processor then cut and paste into the specific fields on this template.

Title of Project or Unit: (Avoid generic titles; be descriptive.)
 
About You
In a paragraph, tell us about yourself. (Relate it to your professional life. Write in the third person. Keep it under 100 words)
Your Name:
Your School:
Your e-mail (for teachers to contact you)
 
Project Description
Overview Statement: Describe your program clearly and concisely. This text will be used as an overview of the program. (50-150 Words Maximum).
 
How it Works
Overview Details : Describe how your program/project works. Give examples of what students do and learn.  Provide at least one detailed example of a classroom activity and how new media plays a role. (100-200 Words).
Assessment
Outline any assessment methods used to evaluate student learning (e.g., rubrics, portfolios, tests/quizzes, conferences, anecdotal reports, journals, observations, files of students' work, quality and level of participation in discussions and cooperative projects, etc.)
Standards
Standards Addressed: (Consult your local standards.  However, please don't put specific letters and numbers of the standards.  They won't be meaningful to teachers in other states.) (Under 50 words). You can search McREL's national standards database by clicking here.
What You Need:
Estimated number of class periods for students to complete this project:  based on a 50 minute class period
Software or Materials Used: (include new media such as: scanners, Internet connection, etc.) (between 50 -100 words)
Keywords: (Enter words that will help a teacher find your lesson via a database; e.g. American history, Shakespeare, photography, biology, Presidents of the U.S., geometry) list as many as you can think of
The Students
Tell us about the students involved in the project or the student population suitable for this project (e.g. ability level, skills required, prerequisites, grouping) between 50-100 words.
Overall Value
Describe the program’s best features, innovative aspects, creative and effective uses of new media, and contributions to student achievement (cognitive and affective). Explain why teachers would want to adapt it for their classes. (50-150 words)
Details
Subject Area:
Second Subject Area (if interdisciplinary):
 
Starting Grade Level:
Ending Grade Level:
URL (http://...) of project or unit: if this project is on the web put the address here.
Tips for the Teacher: (Provide useful ideas to help in implementation.) (between 25-50 words)

When you are finished click on "Submit Project Information" below.  When you get the confirmation page AFTER you click on "Submit Project Information," select "file," and "print" if you want a printed copy for your records.   You may also choose "file," and "save" to copy the file to your computer (recommended).

The results of this template are sent via e-mail to Jack Meyer for posting on the Web site: Email for More Cover Letter Information