The Institute for Teaching through Technology & Innovative
Practices is an Outreach of
Longwood University.
The Institute's faculty and staff report to the Dean of the
College of Education & Human Resources.
The ITTIP researches and develops effective
technology-integrated instructional strategies and models that
are proven to be successful. Current research on instructional
strategies include the use of asynchronous learning,
videoconferencing, digital video, interactive game design, and
21st century skills. Headquartered in South Boston, the Institute serves
primarily 25 public school divisions extending from Patrick
County eastward to the city of Franklin and as far north as
Buckingham County and Colonial Heights. It works closely with,
and is the fiscal and administrative agent for, the Southside
Virginia Regional Technology Consortium (SVRTC).
In collaboration with Old Dominion University, thirty six
teachers were trained in Hanover (central and northern Virginia
school divisions) and in Norfolk (eastern Virginia school
divisions) to integrate marine science concepts and build
SeaPerch underwater robot. Teachers will receive online
training and support throughout the year. In June 2009,
teachers will showcase their robot to each other. Teacher
professional development was funded by the State Council of
Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). Please watch for an
announcement for additional opportunities to participate in a
three-year MarineTech project for students and teachers funded
by the NSF.
We are here to assist the school divisions with their
professional development needs.
Contact Phone number: 434-517-0717
Email the Director