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Educational Technology Certificate

Technology for Today's Educational Leaders

Our 12-credit educational technology certificate is delivered in an online format, which is designed for curriculum directors, practicing teachers, and school leaders who seek to improve student learning with the latest technological innovations. You will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the use of technology and to develop effective strategies for using technology-enhanced learning activities in your classroom.

Features of our program:

Choose three of the 3-credit courses listed below, that are applicable to your undergraduate or graduate degree (EDU 6450 - Leadership & Future Trends, is required)
Convenient online course delivery to fit your schedule
Courses based on current learning theory, research, and Best Practices
Learning modules that expand your skills and knowledge in the use of technology
Course projects that can be used in your classroom right away
Elective credits that can be applied toward our Master of Education in Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Media and Technology

Who should enroll in this certificate program?

School Administrators
Classroom Teachers
Technology Coordinators
Curriculum Specialists
Other Educational Technology Professionals
Training Professionals

Course descriptions:

EDU 6420 ~ Integrating Technology in Your Classroom (Summer)
In this first course, you assess your current technology skills and knowledge and set some learning goals for integrating technology in your classroom. You examine some of the trends and issues of technology integration, investigate some of the various types of educational software and technology tools available, and develop a technology integration plan for your classroom.
EDU 6430 ~ Instructional Design and Web Tools for Learning (Summer)
This course provides an introduction to instructional design and an in-depth exploration and application of web-based and digital resources for learning. The course provides an overview of effective web-based resources, including Web 2.0, evaluation strategies for reviewing digital resources, video, discussion threads, and learning objects. Participants will also consider best-practices in the area of web-based learning environments and develop learning activities and a collection of resources for educational environments. Participants in the "Certificate in Online Instruction" program will develop a simple online course structure that will be developed in future courses.
EDU 6435 ~ Using Online Subscription Databases in the Classroom NEW (Fall)
This course provides an overview of online subscription databases used by K-12 students for research and by teachers for professional development. Searching techniques, navigation of the databases, selection of appropriate databases, and integration of database content into core subject content areas and teacher professional development projects are covered.
EDU 6440 ~ Using Digital Media in Your Classroom (Spring)
This course provides an overview of digital media for teaching and learning. You learn to design and produce multimedia and digital video products to support the curriculum in your classroom. The course also focuses on designing instruction that integrates student use of multimedia and digital video as learning tools.
EDU 6445 ~ Online Teaching Methods (Fall)
From Design to Practice Master the essential basics of designing and teaching online courses. Guiding you in the use of the leading brand of course management software, this online course will provide you with a solid and hands-on introduction to both practical and pedagogical aspects of teaching online. As part of the course, you will have an opportunity to develop and present a sample course of your own design, including the development of a syllabus, discussions, course content, and other components that are relevant to an online course.
EDU 6450 ~ Leadership and Future Trends in Educational Technology (Fall) >>>REQUIRED<<<
This course is designed to develop educational technology leaders. You evaluate, plan, and create educational technology-based solutions for learning environments while considering best-practices in technology integration. You learn about current topics in educational technology such as future trends, government policies, technology standards, professional development models, evaluation tools. NOTE: It is highly recommended that this course be taken last.

Contact:

Chery Takkunen, Ph.D.
Chair, Graduate Education Programs
Email: ctakkune@css.edu
Phone: (218) 723-7052
The College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

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