Do You Know the Typical Profile of an LWIT Student?
Remember, over 90% of the graduates of Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology stay in this county to become our workforce, so the following information is essential to our community's growth and wellbeing . . . . .
So, who is the typical LWIT student?
The vast majority have a high school diploma or GED, in fact, 9% have a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Most were born between 1981 and 1994 - but about 5% were born before 1945.
Many of our students came here because of a friend or family member who had a great experience with their current or former training.
Who is the typical LWIT student? Any of us - Someone who dares to pursue a passion for learning and desires to make a life-changing career choice, or someone who needs to better skills by attending a class at night.
LWIT offers classes in culinary, transportation, health sciences, computers and many others. The first step is easy: Just call a counselor at 377-0900 and get started on the first day of your exciting new career!
To learn more please contact Principal Jeanette Johnson at 377-0900 or via e-mail at JohnsoJ2@coller.k12.fl.us.
August 28, 2007
Marie Coleman of Collier County Public Schools Selected to Take Part in Exclusive Discovery Educator Network National Institute
Educators passionate about power of digital media participate in innovative professional development forum to learn about cutting-edge technology.
On July 15-19th, Marie Coleman of Collier County Public Schools participated with 40 other educators from across the country in a Discovery Educator Network National Institute in Port Canaveral, Fla.
The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) is a global community of educators passionate about integrating media into classroom curriculum. The DEN National Institutes are exclusive professional development opportunities open only to STAR Discovery Educators. These educators are DEN members recognized for their outstanding efforts to share their insight and expertise with their peers through activities including facilitating trainings, workshops or presentations about how to integrate Discovery Education products and services in the classroom.
During the institute, national leaders in educational technology collaborated with participants on a variety of educational technology projects. By the end of the institute, participants had created classroom ready multimedia projects, learned new ways to incorporate digital storytelling into their classroom lessons and had heard briefings on the newest online technologies used by today's technology-savvy generation, including Web 2.0 websites, podcasts, blogs and wikis.
"Participating in the DEN National Institute was eye-opening," said Coleman. "This forum made me excited not only about what Discovery has to offer, but also about the different technology and resources that are out there - whether it's Web 2.0, digital storytelling or just networking with colleagues from across the country. I'm looking forward to returning to school and sharing what I've learned with my students and colleagues."
"Discovery Education is pleased to be able to hold the DEN National Institutes and offer educators who are passionate about digital media the opportunity to participate in a unique professional development event," said Scott Kinney, Director, Discovery Educator Network. "We know that the educators leave this institute enthusiastic about what they have learned and eager to integrate new technologies into their lessons."
To learn more about the DEN National Institutes and the Discovery Educator Network, go to www.DENcommunity.com.
About Discovery Education Discovery Education is a division of Discovery Communications, the leading global real-world and knowledge-based media company. The leader in digital video-based learning, Discovery Education produces and distributes high-quality digital video content in easy-to-use formats, in all core-curricular subject areas. Discovery Education is committed to creating scientifically proven, standards-based digital resources for teachers, students, and parents that make a positive impact on student learning. Through strategic partnerships with public television stations across the country, its public service initiatives, products, and joint business ventures, Discovery Education helps educators around the world harness the power of broadband and media to connect their students to a world of learning. For more information, visit www.discoveryeducation.com.
For more information, please contact: Stephen Wakefield, Discovery Education, 800-323-9084 x2893, Stephen_Wakefield@Discovery.com
August 2, 2007
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