Western Missouri Educational Technology Consortium, also known as WeMET, was organized
as an educational and community consortium in 1993 to facilitate member’s use of interactive
television [I-TV] through video conferencing technology. I-TV, online, and face to
face classes connect schools to dual credit classes and special programming such as
virtual field trips and ACT prep classes.
WeMET can assist with the development and implementation of educational programs, coordinate activities, and assist with course schedules that involve interactive systems to be incorporated into a regular school day. Virtual field trips enhance classroom learning with real application by transporting their students to a variety of places around the world, right from their I-TV classroom. Imagine facilitating students’ interaction with survivors from World War II, Pearl Harbor or the Holocaust. Go to places like the Great Barrier Reef in Australia or visit with NASA. All this and more is possible through the virtual field trip and cost is minimal because you never leave your I-TV classroom.
Cooperation with other member school districts allows schools to offer classes they would be unable to offer because of cost, space and teacher availability. Technical support is provided to consortium members by the University of Central Missouri for the operation of the equipment in the interactive television classroom and allows teachers to get hands-on experience using hi-tech equipment.
WeMET students receive college credit at a fraction of the cost. WeMET also offers
23 competitive scholarships per semester.
To be eligible students must meet the following criteria:
11th or 12th graders with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher |
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11th or 12th graders with a cumulative GPA between 2.5-2.99 |
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10th graders with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher |
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9th graders with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher |
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Students must meet course placement and eligibility criteria at the time of enrollment.
New registrants:
Returning registrants:
At this time you can get books and materials if not already provided by your high school – Welcome to UCM!
There are a few things to know about dropping a college course:
Dual credit students should contact the Office of Accessibility Services at 660-543-4421. Accommodations are unique to each student and should be discussed with the staff of Accessibility Services. They will work with the individual student to assess the student's need for reasonable accommodations and develop a plan to meet those needs. Learn More about the services offered.
Rick Schmidli
WeMET Coordinator
WDE 1400
Tel: (660) 543-8394