~ Spending up to four hours a week engaged with their selected Extended Learning Opportunity;

~ Assisting in a way that their mentor sees fit;

~ Contacting the Extended Learning mentor to confirm all logistics (date/time, arrangements, etc.);   

~ Reporting to the Extended Learning Opportunity promptly; notify mentor and coordinator immediately if illness or emergency prevents reporting to the opportunity;

~ Observing the Extended Learning Opportunities rules and regulations, as well as demonstrate good employability skills including a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn. Any non-adherence could result in removal from the opportunity; and

~ Arranging for transportation to and from the Extended Learning Opportunity if needed/identified.

~ Coordinating a weekly schedule that provides them with up to four hours of time each week;

~ Providing a realistic view of a specific job; 

~ Allowing students to observe and engage with educational professionals at the opportunity site ;

~ Allowing students time to ask questions;

~ Provide the student challenging work activities that aid in acquiring competencies necessary to advance in the educational field;

~ Reinforce an expectation of appropriate conduct while engaging in the opportunity;

~ Communicate on logistics, school policies, and exact expectations, duties, and responsibilities of the opportunity;

~ Encourage students to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the opportunity provided; and

~ Notifying the Extended Learning Coordinator if a student does not report for their scheduled time or if they experience any issues.

Extended Learning Opportunity Overview:  

Friday, September 5th, 2025 

Homewood Campus: Krieger Hall 170 Hall

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Extended Learning Opportunity: Sign-Up:      

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Online through Sign-up Genius

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Extended Learning Opportunity: Confirmation:

Dr. Trexler will confirm your extended learning Opportunity by Monday, September 15th, 2025

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Extended Learning Opportunity: Mentor contact:

Please contact your Extended Learning mentor by: Friday, September 19th, 2025

Research and select 1 opportunity that interest you, so you are prepared for when the sign-up opens. Please bring your questions about Extended Learning to our overview meeting.

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Sign -up for one opportunity. Using the link sent out on email and available on this site below.                          

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Dr. Trexler will confirm your extended learning Opportunity

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Email an Introduction to your mentor and in your email introduction ask for a meeting to set-up your Extended Learning schedule for the semester.

Mentor Email Example Template

Contact Dr. Trexler (mtrexler@jhu.edu) for:

~ Immediate Assistance with Extended Learning

~ Visits and On-Site Support with Extended Learning

~ Meetings about Extended Learning Opportunities

Immediate Assistance: Should you encounter any ongoing issues, such as student attendance, or arriving late to their face-to-face or virtual meetings, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Mark Trexler at (mtrexler@jhu.edu). He is readily available to address any concerns promptly and offer guidance as required.

Visits and On-Site Support: In the rare event that a situation necessitates it, Dr. Mark Trexler is more than willing to visit your extended learning site or participate in a virtual meeting to facilitate discussions and address any concerns that may arise. Please rest assured that our entire ITGL faculty is committed to providing the requisite support to ensure a successful experience for all parties involved. Additionally, he will be scheduling visits just to say "Hi!" to you and our students both in face-to-face or virtual meetings.

Zoom Meetings: Periodically throughout the school year, Dr. Mark Trexler will send out Zoom meeting links. These sessions are entirely optional but are designed to furnish you with a platform for posing questions, exploring alternative perspectives, and receiving assistance. Feel free to join whenever you find it advantageous.

Your Insights Matter: Your expertise and insights are held in high esteem. If you have any ideas or suggestions for enhancing the extended learning experience and rendering it even more effective, Dr. Mark Trexler is all ears! Please reach out to him at (mtrexler@jhu.edu) to share your valuable thoughts.