eMINTS tools for educators

Quick links to tools for eMINTS program participants and other educators, developed and provided by the eMINTS National Center. Moodle (eMINTS campus) Elluminate Live web conferencing Constructivist lesson plan forms Hallmarks of an effective eMINTS classroom Blackboard eMINTS online modules (eSchool® Online)   To view Adobe PDF files, you need the current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website.

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.

Moodle (eMINTS campus)

August 2006 - eMINTS is moodling. eMINTS campus is an online collaborative learning environment for eMINTS staff, program participants and colleagues. It lives in Moodle, 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)
• For more help, contact the eMINTS National Center at support@emints.org or (573) 884-7202.

Visit eMINTS campus (username and password required).

Elluminate Live! web conferencing - Version 8, July 2007

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

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

Constructivist lesson plan form and examples

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, with prompts (PDF 29 KB)
• Constructivist lesson plan form, blank (PDF 16 KB)
• Constructivist lesson plan form, blank (Word 73 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)

Blackboard

1. Go to Blackboard at Mizzou.
2. Log in with the username and password provided.
3. Blackboard instructions for eMINTS communities (PDF 24 KB)

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

eMINTS online modules (eSchool Online®)

1. Place the eSchool CD-ROM for eMINTS online module in your computer's CD drive.
• PC users: Click the Log on to eMINTS button to load the eSchool Online homepage. If the log in menu does not appear, go to My Computer and double-click the eMINTS icon to make the menu viewable.
• Mac users: In the window that opens, double-click the Go to eMINTS.html icon to load the eSchool Online homepage. If the window does not appear, double-click the eSchool CD icon on your desktopto make the window viewable.
2. Log in from eSchool Online homepage
• If you have never registered for an eSchool Online course, click the Register button. Enter the course registration code provided by your course administrator. Follow the instructions to create your user account.
• If you already have an eSchool Online account, log in with your existing username. Then click the My Account button and then the Enter new Course code here button to enter the registration code for your new course.
3. Quick reference and troubleshooting guide (PDF 47 KB)

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

Reviewed November 29, 2007.