What we do and why we do it

The eMINTS National Center offers professional development programs created by educators for educators. eMINTS changes how teachers teach and students learn. Purpose Mission Values

Purpose, Mission and Values

Purpose

eMINTS National Center: transforming education for all learners through high-quality teaching powered by technology.

Mission

Our mission is to support educators at all levels with the professional development experiences they need to prepare all learners with the 21st century skills they need to become intrepid explorers, active team members, independent thinkers, problem solvers, effective communicators and creators of knowledge. We change the face of education by providing a model (complete with professional development) that combines best teaching practices with technology resulting in improved outcomes for all learners.

Values

The eMINTS National Center values

• High-quality professional development that serves as a catalyst to improve teaching and learning at all levels
• Teaching that provides all learners with the means to construct deep understanding of complex concepts
• Teaching that uses technology to challenge learners to ever higher levels of thinking
• Life-long learning for educators and learners
• Community that nurtures each member, encourages risk-taking and respects the rights of the individual and the group
• Responsible research and program evaluation to inform program operation and implementation
• Partnerships to strengthen education and collaboration resulting in the growth of all contributors
• Diversity in all its forms
• The acquisition of quality knowledge over quantity information as reflected by high-quality student performance measured by multiple methods
• Innovation and entrepreneurship

Reviewed December 30, 2009.