an outstanding opportunity for Russian teachers

[Marina Kostina]

Dear colleagues, 

I would like to inform you of a wonderful opportunity for the Russian 
professors: program “Bridging a Digital Gap: STARTALK Program for Russian 
Teachers”. 

My colleagues and I were awarded a federal funding for this program by the 
STARTALK initiative for the purpose of training Russian teachers on the use of 
Russian and American standards, educational technology and distance learning.
The program includes a face-to-face intensive workshop which will be held at the 
University of Iowa (August 7- 10, 2012), a three-week online training component, 
followed by four-week learning objects development (August 12 - September 29, 
2012). All lodging expenses during the on-site workshop will be covered by the 
grant and the participants will receive a travel stipend (up to $500). 
Additionally, the candidates who successfully complete the requirements of the 
program will receive monetary compensation for developing online learning 
objects. 

The participation in the program is limited to 10 participants. We are looking 
for participants with the following characteristics:
1.Advanced level of Russian and English;
2.A minimum 3 years of experience teaching Russian;
3.Basic computer knowledge and desire to learn about new technologies and 
distance learning;
4.Creativity and willingnessto develop a variety of learning objects by the end 
of training;
5.Ability to participate in face-to-face and online activities with a commitment 
of 5 hours a week for the duration of the program.
 
 
To apply for the program, the interested candidates should send a letter of 
interest to the 

program director, Dr. Irina Kostina at irina-kostina at uiowa.eduto receive further
instructions. Selected candidates will be invited for a Skype interview in order 
to
determine the best fit for the program. 
We hope that you can help us spread the word among your colleagues about this 
unique opportunity for professional development.
Thank you so very much.
 
Have a great day
Marina V. Kostina, PhD

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