The CI.I. Courses can still be found in their separate categories.  
This listing is by subject. 

SCIENCE

Integrating Technology Into The Middle Science Curriculum
(INTSCIE)
INTSCIE.104 (Session 1)
INTSCIE.105 (Session 2)
The teaching of Science over the past decade has evolved with an emphasis on inquiry skills throughout the curriculum. Through active learning students are engaged in not only mastering important facts, skills and concepts, but in internalizing them so that they can be applied in various contexts. Whereas the Science lab is the center for this kind of hands-on learning, technology offers new and exciting ways to bring Science alive for students. More importantly, technology can accommodate students’ different orientations to learning and understanding. Technology and Science are a dynamic combination, and through this course you will explore the strategies, resources and possibilities for middle school teachers to integrate them across the curriculum.
Prerequisite: Requires a computer that’s connected to the Internet, an email account, a current version of a Web browser, a handful of plug-ins. Requires a basic knowledge of the computer to include word processing, browsing the Internet, use of electronic mail and specifically how to attach documents in email, as most of the assignments will be submitted in this way.
Credit 30 re-certification points
Audience  Middle School Science Teachers
C.I.I. Certificate  Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost Free - C.I.I. Members
$150-Non-C.I.I. Members

INTSCIE.104 (Session 1)
Type Online
Source C.I.I. Anytime Anywhere course
Dates/Times Mon, Jul 18, 05 to Mon, Aug 29, 05 / Anytime
Location Online
InstructorDebbie Rollins

INTSCIE.105 (Session 2)
Type Online
Source C.I.I. Anytime Anywhere course
Dates/Times Mon, Oct 17, 05 to Sun, Nov 27, 05 / Anytime
Location Online
Instructor Debbie Rollins

Registration
-Web (Anytime): Go to Electronic Registrar Online or www.whro.org/cii (click on online reg graphic)
-Mail/Fax (Anytime): http://www.whro.org/education/cii/courses/regform.pdf (print out form, fill it out, fax it back to 757.489.0007 or mail to WHRO/CII 5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508

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Fostering Collaboration, Inquiry, And Critical Thinking In Middle School Science (Grades 5-8)
(SCIE130) SCIE130.27
The appropriate use of technology in the classroom encourages students to ask questions, collaborate with others, and explore and evaluate data—all of which are important components of inquiry in science education. This course presents proven critical thinking and cooperative learning strategies for teaching science that can be enhanced by today’s classroom technology. Learners will explore both software and Web activities specifically designed to help students organize and consolidate their thinking, clearly communicate their ideas, and analyze and evaluate the ideas of others.
Type Online
Source PBS TeacherLine Course
Dates/Times Wed, Jun 29, 05 to Tue, Aug 9, 05 / Anytime
Location Online
Instructor PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Credit 2 graduate credits available (30 re-certification points)
Audience Science Teachers Grades 5-8
C.I.I. Certificate Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost Free - C.I.I. Members
$150-Non-C.I.I. Members

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Fostering Cooperative Learning, Inquiry, And Critical Thinking In Elementary Science (Grades 1-4)
(SCIE125) SCIE125.23
This course explores activities that help students organize and consolidate their thinking; communicate their ideas clearly to others; analyze and evaluate the ideas of others; and use the language of science to express ideas precisely. Learners will discover how the National Science Education Standards relate to teamwork, discussion, and critical thinking. Learners will explore technologies that can help students develop critical-thinking and collaboration skills. As a final task, learners will develop lessons that incorporate collaborative learning, inquiry, and critical thinking into their science curriculum.
Type Online
Source PBS TeacherLine Course
Dates/Times Wed, Jun 29, 05 to Tue, Aug 9, 05 / Anytime
Location Online
Instructor PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Credit 2 graduate credits available (30 re-certification points)
Audience Science Teachers Grades 1-4
C.I.I. Certificate Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost Free - C.I.I. Members
$150-Non-C.I.I. Members

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Scientific Inquiry And Field Work: Discovering With Technology for Grades 6-8
(SCIE120) SCIE120.40
Current technology can help students to improve their problem solving skills by giving them more opportunities for inquiry. In this course, learners will explore the many tools available to them and their students, such as Web sites that have technological equipment available for students to collect and analyze “real time, real world” data in the field. This course is designed to give learners a variety of technological strategies to allow students to record and communicate on-site data collection, analyses, and investigative results. Learners will examine ways to acquire mobile technology for their classrooms. As a final task, learners will design a unit plan for an ecosystem field trip that incorporates current technologies for gathering, analyzing, and sharing data.
Type Online
Source Virginia’s PBS TeacherLine
Dates/Times Mon, Jul 11, 05 to Mon, Aug 22, 05 / Anytime
Location Online
Instructor Kathryn Morton
Credit 2 graduate credits available (30 re-certification points)
Audience Science Teachers Grades 6-8
C.I.I. Certificate Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost Free - C.I.I. Members
$150-Non-C.I.I. Members