Our 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:

• Four 3-credit courses applicable to your undergraduate or graduate degree
• 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

Course descriptions:

• Integrating Technology in Your Classroom
  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.
• Using Digital Media in Your Classroom
  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.
• Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Teachers
  This course provides an opportunity to use the Internet as a classroom resource for teachers and students. You learn to use on-line discussion groups, Internet searches, evaluation tools to review web pages, WebQuests, blogs, and learning objects. You also consider best-practices in the area of web-based learning environments and develop a curriculum web page and an Internet-based activity for your classroom.
• Leadership and Future Trends in Educational Technology
  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.
• Online Teaching Methods: 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.

Who should enroll in this certificate program?

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

For more information, please contact:

Chery Takkunen
Chair, Graduate Education Programs
The College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-7052 (office)
(800) 888-8769 (toll free)
ctakkune@css.edu (email)