The core of the Essentials Course curriculum
is the creation of a unit plan, including model
student work samples, support materials, and an
implementation plan. This structure allows teachers
to expand their technical skills in the context of a
curriculum development process. The process of
designing the unit plan is intended to give
participants a chance to think deeply about the
issues involved in integrating ICT into their
teaching. By stipulating the creation of immediately
relevant materials,the curriculum puts the teachers'
classroom needs at the center of the training
experience to understand ICT as a critical tool to
encourage active student learning.