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Learning Technology MA/Certificate Program

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.

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Learning Technology MA/Certificate Program

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

  2. 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”

  3. 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

  4. 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)

  5. Key Program Features • Cooperative and group learning • User-friendly course management system, student email 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

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

  7. Statistics • Updated and revised in 2001 • Six cohorts have completed the LT Certificate Program • In 2002-2003, 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 • http://homepage.mac.com/dtking/USTclasses/PhotoAlbum13.html

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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

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

  12. Current Cohorts East Grand Forks VI Minnetonka I Hinckley

  13. Minnetonka Cohort I http://web1.courseweb.stthomas.edu/ccchou/mntka_526projects.html

  14. East Grand Forks Cohort VI http://web1.courseweb.stthomas.edu/ccchou/egf_526projects.htm

  15. Hinckley Area Cohort

  16. More About LT Program • Department of Curriculum and Instruction • E-mail: casirois@stthomas.edu • Phone: (651) 962-4460 • Web: http://www.stthomas.edu/education/candi/index.html • LT Program Coordinator • Dr. C. Candace Chouccchou@stthomas.edu

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