Learning Technology MA/Certificate Program C. Candace Chou, Ph.D Department of Curriculum and Instruction School of Education University of St. Thomas

Why Learning Technology Program 42% of teachers received six or more hours of basic-skill training, whereas only 29% received curriculum-integration training (Education Week, 1999) Only 44% of new teachers consider themselves well-prepared to use technology (National Center for Education Statistics, 2001) Training on “integrating technology into curriculum” has a greater influence on teachers than training on “basic technology skills”

Objectives of LT Program Apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support diverse learners Use technology to support learner- centered instruction Utilize technology for effective assessment and evaluation Enhance teachers’ productivity and professional practice

Characteristics of LT Program A Cohort-based program State-of-the-art instructional technology Technology integration into curriculum Emphasis on content and technology standards – Minnesota Graduation Standards – International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)

Key Program Features Cooperative and group learning User-friendly course management system, student account and web page hosting Evening and weekend classes at the state- of-the-art Minneapolis location or as an off-campus cohort program in your area After-hours and weekend tech support Individualized electronic portfolio for personal learning and teaching plan

Highlights of LT Program Desktop publishing Presentation Tools Web development Digital media Database applications Video production Concept Mapping Information management

Statistics Updated and revised in 2001 Six cohorts have completed the LT Certificate Program In , four cohorts include the certificate program in the M.A. programs Close to 300 students have participated in the LT certificate program Two cohorts at overseas campus toAlbum13.html

Instructional Strategies Development of learning circles Collaboration Standards-based curriculum development Critical thinking Computer-mediated communication

LT Certificate Program A four-course graduate program in – Introduction to Learning Technologies – Web Site and Educational Software Evaluation – Digital Media Development – Integrating Technology into the Classroom Graduate credits can be transferred toward a M.A. degree in Curriculum and Instruction

M.A. in Learning Technology 10 courses, 30 semester credits, including – First four courses in the LT Certificate Program – Special topics, cognitive instruction, program evaluation, internship, and electives. Students will – Improve classroom learning/teaching through innovative technology applications – Understand, demonstrate and integrate essential educational technology tools – Become leaders in educational change.

Who Should Take the LT Program K-12 teachers Technology coordinators Administrators Staff development professionals Educational consultants IT professionals Other

Current Cohorts East Grand Forks VI Minnetonka I Hinckley

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More About LT Program Department of Curriculum and Instruction – – Phone: (651) – Web: ucation/candi/index.html LT Program Coordinator – Dr. C. Candace Chou