FAQs

Members of the Innovative Teachers Network sometimes have questions about the resources that are provided and how they can best be used. Here we answer the questions that are most often asked.
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How do I become a member of the Innovative Teachers Network?
Becoming a member of the Innovative Teachers Network is simple and free of charge. Just go to the Join page, fill in the online registration form, and submit it.

What benefits does registering for the program provide?
Registering for the Innovative Teachers Network allows you access resources and communities, personalize your home page, take part in online discussions and other community activities such as surveys and peer review of content, and to submit your own resources for possible publication on the web site.

How much technology experience do I need to have in order to benefit from the program?
The Innovative Teachers Network provides benefits to teachers of all experience levels. The resources available through the program include tutorials and lesson plans for teachers who are new to using computers in the classroom, and more advanced resources for more expert technology users. The tools are simple to use and enable beginners to learn from their more experienced peers.

Do I need to be using the latest hardware and software to use your resources?
You do not need to have the latest hardware and software to use Innovative Teachers Network resources. We recommend that you have access to computers running Microsoft Windows® 98, Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows XP, and Microsoft Office 97 or later software. High-speed Internet access will make downloading the resources easier.

Can I share the resources from the Innovative Teachers Network web site with other teachers at my school?
You may use all resources from our Web site with your colleagues. Please feel free to download program resources such as lesson plans or tutorials to use in team meetings and planning sessions, or for faculty-wide technology training sessions.