eMINTS tools for educators

Quick links to tools for eMINTS program participants and other educators, developed and provided by the eMINTS National Center. Moodle Tech4Learning (Recipes & Snacks) Elluminate Live! web conferencing Constructivist lesson plan forms Hallmarks of an effective eMINTS classroom

Tools

These tools are provided for educators' use. Please retain all ownership markings and acknowledge their source when copying or distributing materials linked from this page.

eMINTS Moodle

eMINTS Moodle is an online collaborative learning environment for eMINTS staff, program participants and colleagues. Moodle is an open source CMS (course management system) created by Martin Dougiamas in Australia.

Many eMINTS programs are using the interactive, collaborative features and strategies of this evolving environment.

• Brief video tutorials (SWF, 1-3 minutes)
• Moodle introduction for eMINTS participants (PDF 2 MB)
• Moodle.org documentation
• For more help, contact the eMINTS National Center at support@emints.org or (573) 884-7202.

Visit eMINTS Moodle (username and password required).

Tech4Learning (Recipes & Snacks)

eMINTS has partnered with Tech4Learning to provide access to official eMINTS Comprehensive and eMINTS4All participants who are receiving their PD from eMINTS staff, certified graduates of the PD4ETS program and current participants in PD4ETS program during their 2-year PD program.

In the near future we will be offering veteran eMINTS and eMINTS4All teachers new options that include access to Tech4Learning resources. Watch the eMINTS discussion list and website for announcements.

Tech4Learning offers many educational tools and resources for free, with no subscription or login required.

Visit Tech4Learning website ....

Elluminate Live! web conferencing

Version 9 arrived October 23, 2008.

Getting started with Elluminate Live! -
Includes set up and configuration information AND links to Elluminate's online support for common error messages, etc.

Elluminate vRoom -
Learn more about Three for Free web conferencing. Think of it as a virtual office.

For more help, contact the eMINTS National Center at support@emints.org or (573) 884-7202.

Constructivist lesson plan form

eMINTS staff have created resources to help teachers evolve their teacher-directed lessons into more inquiry-based, constructivist style lessons. These resources include a constructivist lesson plan form and examples of teacher-directed and constructivist lesson plans.

• Constructivist lesson plan form (PDF 16 KB)
• Constructivist lesson plan form (Word 49 KB)

Hallmarks of an effective eMINTS classroom

The Hallmarks of an Effective eMINTS Classroom outline the progression of changes in teaching practice that are often observed as teachers complete the eMINTS Comprehensive Professional Development Program. The Hallmarks can be used as a coaching and mentoring tool by instructional specialists working with eMINTS teachers as well as by teachers who are interested in charting their course and progress through eMINTS professional development.

Hallmarks (PDF 65 KB)

Reviewed October 28, 2008.