Who is eligible to apply?
Any candidate who enrolls in and completes all the requirements for Integrate 101, Integrate101Online, Integrate 201, or Integrate201Online.

How much does it cost?
$150 beyond the standard course fees.

How do I submit my application?
The application process is electronic. Go to portfolio.teacheruniverse.com for the templates and directions required to submit all application materials.

What are the specific application requirements?
All applicants must complete the following steps in order for CSUMB to evaluate their portfolios:

1. Enroll in Integrate 101, Integrate101Online, Integrate 201, or Integrate201Online,and view all topics recommended for you.
2. Take the diagnostic and post assessments - an increase is expected. These online assessments are required components of the Integrate courses.
3. Write a reflective essay (1,000 to 1,500 words) upon completing the Integrate course. Explain how your course participation influenced the way you plan to integrate technology with your classroom practice.
4. Create a technology-rich lesson plan that you will implement in your class.This can either be the lesson plan you created as part of the Integrate course, or a lesson plan that you have developed independently.
5. Implement the lesson plan with your class.
6. Select three samples of student work resulting from the implementation of your lesson plan. These must be authentic student work samples selected to demonstrate three different levels of success in meeting the lesson plan objectives. Your lesson plan and attached sample student projects must receive a passing score from Teacher Universe.
7. Write a 1,000 to 1,500 word essay evaluating the success of the lesson plan implementation. Explain what went well, what you learned in evaluating the student work, and what you will do differently the next time you implement the lesson.
8. Outline the next steps for your technology-related professional development. Based on what you learned in the implementation process, describe both your short- and long-terms goals for your continued professional development.
9. Pay the $150 application fee. This fee is non-refundable.

Is my application secure?
Only you and the evaluation team from CSUMB and TU will have access to your application portfolio. To view and submit portfolio information you will need both the username and password that you were assigned for the diagnostic and post assessments. If you have forgotten your password and user name, you may e-mail tusupport@riverdeep.net to request this information.

How and when will my application be evaluated?
CSUMB faculty evaluate credit applications at least three times per year, typically once each in April, August, and December. Additional evaluation sessions will be added as necessary depending on candidate volumes.

When will I learn my results?
CSUMB will mail you an official grade sheet within four weeks of the completion of the semester in which your application was evaluated. Click here to go to the 2001-2002 academic calendar.

Where can I go for help?
If you have any questions about the materials you need to submit (e.g., "How long should my essay be? How should I select my student work samples?") contact CSUMB evaluation faculty directly. You may contact either Professor John Ittelson (john_ittelson@monterey.edu, 831-582-3790) OR Professor Claudia Peralta-Nash (claudia_peralta-nash@monterey.edu, 831-582-4114).

If you have technical questions only about the submission of your portfolio materials (e.g., "How do I enter a new lesson plan into my portfolio?"),contact a Teacher Universe client services representative, by phone 1-877-24TEACH x2479 or e-mail tusupport@riverdeep.net.