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more information, visit http://www.IdahoVA.

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About Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Founded in 1865 as one of the nation's first technological universities,
WPI (http://www.

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asp. IDVA teachers and/or
administrators will be there to answer questions about the school. IDVA provides an excellent education using a high quality,
comprehensive academic program that gives every child the flexibility and
individual attention needed to succeed.

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The school serves students from across the state in grades K - 9.

4, Introduction to Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL): http://www.

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The PLTW curriculum utilizes cutting-edge technology and software
requiring specialized training.

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All sessions are free and open to the public.

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PLTW, a national program aimed at increasing the quality and
quantity of engineers, has named WPI its Massachusetts state affiliate in
order to provide pre-engineering curriculum training modules for the first
time in the Commonwealth beginning this summer.

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Students benefit from the PLTW program by
being able to explore a major career path, and being well prepared for further
education in college in the field of engineering or engineering technology.
Students who enroll in IDVA receive a computer, monitor, printer, access
to the K12 Online School, lessons, assessments, books, materials, planning and
progress tools, and much more.

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A critical component of the program is its comprehensive training
model -- a four -year sequence of courses ideally suited for the high school
years that is disseminated through partnerships among public schools, higher
education institutions and the private sector. Models of product solutions are
created, analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer design
software.

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, Massachusetts middle and high
school teachers looking to develop pre-engineering courses and curriculums
have some new help -- Project Lead The Way(R) and Worcester Polytechnic
Institute. Working in more than 30 research
institutes, centers and laboratories, the university's faculty and students
are engaged in cutting-edge research in a broad range of fields.

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In addition, many students can earn college credit from participating higher
education affiliates and partners.pltw. With 2,770
undergraduates and 1,040 full- and part-time graduate students, WPI offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 30 disciplines in engineering,
science and the management of technology.

For a comprehensive overview of CALL see ICT4LT Module 1.

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H.S. Teacher Engineering Curriculum Training Sessions Offered This Summer at WPI

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Project Lead The Way(R) Names WPI Its Massachusetts State Affiliate

WORCESTER, Mass. Ongoing training supports teachers after the
two-week module sessions as they implement the program, and provides for
continuous improvement of skills.org/ntc/WPIAffiliate.

The Idaho Virtual Academy is a statewide public virtual charter school.
IDVA is an innovative public school option that allows students to learn at
home, and enables parents to work in partnership with highly qualified public
school teachers to become active participants in their child's education .

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WPI is offering two-week teacher training modules beginning, July 24, for
two of these courses: Introduction to Engineering Design and Digital
Electronics.
Digital Electronics is a course in applied logic that encompasses the
application of electronic circuits and devices .

Idaho Virtual Academy Hosting Parent Information Sessions in August

Language Software, Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing have their own categories elsewhere.

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Computer simulation software
is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction
of circuits and devices.org.

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Offered in over 42 states and the District of Columbia, PTLW introduces
students to the scope, rigors and discipline of engineering prior to entering
college.
To register for the teacher training modules at WPI by June 30, visit the
registration Web site at http://www .
Since IDVA is a public school, it is tuition-free for all residents of
Idaho.

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Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) can be defined succintly and broadly as 'the search for and study of applications of the computer in language teaching and learning'.

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Parents Still Have Time to Enroll Their Children in This
Exciting Public School

BOISE, Idaho, Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) will
host a series of parent information sessions across the state during the month
of August.

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Families attending the information sessions will learn more about the
school, view the curriculum, books and materials, witness a demonstration of
the academic program , and find out how their child can enroll in the tuition-
free public school for the 2005-2006 year .

Sites about Computer Assisted Language Learning.

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edu) is renowned for its innovative project-based
undergraduate curriculum and global projects program.

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For dates, times and locations of all Idaho Virtual Academy education
events, please visit: http://www.

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Introduction to Engineering Design teaches problem-solving
skills using a design development process.