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DISTANCE LEARNING Regional Mentor Teacher Program

Do you want to find a way to share your science teaching talents with your peers? The Bell Museum of Natural History invites you to be a Mentor Teacher for the DISTANCE LEARNING programs.

Thanks to state support, this new program will bring science as it is happening to classrooms all over Minnesota. DISTANCE LEARNING integrates three of the Bell Museum's programs: The JASON Project, Bell LIVE!, and Bell Learning Kits.

Teachers with an interest in science will serve as regional contacts for other teachers utilizing DISTANCE LEARNING programs throughout the school year. Interested educators need to be a contact throughout the year and feel comfortable teaching peers and with public speaking.

Mentors can expect to contribute 30-40 hours of their time during the school year. We will provide a $200.00 stipend plus mileage and sub fees if necessary.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend one day training in Minneapolis near the end of October
   • Eight hour session
   • Expenses paid (mileage and meals)
   • Staff from the JASON Foundation for Education and Bell Museum will instruct on the JASON curriculum for the upcoming year

2. Assist in one JASON Project training session in your region
   • Assist Bell staff with organization of workshop in your area
   • Act as a greeter for teachers who attend the session
   • Teach and demonstrate segments of the JASON curriculum with Bell educators

3. Act as a contact for teachers in your region throughout the year
   • Answer questions they may have about the curriculum and/or refer them to the DISTANCE LEARNING staff
   • DISTANCE LEARNING will provide informational updates

4. Keep a journal of your experiences with DISTANCE LEARNING
5. Participate in 2-3 Mentor Meetings scattered throughout the year

For an application, contact the DISTANCE LEARNING office at 1-800-923-5548 or (612) 626-2220. Or download an application in text or PDF format!

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