Open Gateways Curriculum for Teachers

Welcome to the Sun Microsystems Open Gateways Program home page. Through grants of Sun products and teacher professional development, the Sun Microsystems Foundation has established educational partnerships with primary and secondary (K-12) schools to bring the power of network computing to teachers and students. Utilizing Sun technologies, students and teachers have expanded access to curricula and reference materials; teachers regularly share curriculum ideas and lesson plans electronically; and, school districts centrally manage Wide Area Networks cost effectively and with ease. Through close collaboration with our partner schools, Sun is helping teachers prepare students for life and learning in a digital economy.

We invite you to learn more about the program and to take advantage of the various resources available to help facilitate integration of StarOffice and the Internet into daily classroom instruction.

	About the Program Read about the goals of the Open Gateways Program and how Sun has pledged to bring Internet access to K-12 schools in economically disadvantaged areas. Curriculum for Teachers Resources include modules, lab activities, facilitator notes, tips and strategies for designing and delivering effective workshops utilizing Sun tools and the Internet. Open Gateways Lesson Plan Database Lesson Plans have been developed and implemented in classrooms by teachers who have completed the Open Gateways Professional Development Program. They integrate Sun technology into K-12 curriculum.