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Missouri State University’s. Elementary Teacher Preparation. Instructional Technology Emphasis & eMINTS Certification. Description. Elementary Education Emphasis area (12 hour minimum) Includes eMINTS certification 3 MSU eMINTS courses/9 credits 1 additional course/3 credits.
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Missouri State University’s Elementary Teacher Preparation Instructional Technology Emphasis & eMINTS Certification
Description • Elementary Education • Emphasis area (12 hour minimum) • Includes eMINTS certification • 3 MSU eMINTS courses/9 credits • 1 additional course/3 credits eMINTS Emphasis
eMINTS Courses 4 course sequence: • Fall EEM 501/601 Introduction to Technology-Based Inquiry Instruction • Spring EEM 502/602 Applications of Technology-Based Inquiry Instruction • Fall EEM 503/603 Implementing Technology-Based Inquiry Instruction • Spring ELE 495-496 Student Teaching in an eMINTS classroom eMINTS Emphasis
Choose 1 or more of the following options: • MED 390 (3hr) Website Design & Construction • IMT 565 (3hr) Selection & Utilization of Instructional Technology • IMT 597 (3hr) Topical Issues in Instructional Technology • Sequenced courses + option to total 12 hrs eMINTS Emphsasis
Benefits • Personal & Professional Benefits • Improved marketability • More attractive to employers • No training period while employed • Benefits of official eMINTS teacher (Next screen) eMINTS Emphasis
Benefits • Provided to eMINTS teachers - Meets NETS-T standards • Access to Professional Development materials • Access to eMINTS Discussion list - May request customized eThemes eMINTS Emphasis
Benefitscont. • School Benefits of eMINTS • Classroom equipment • Higher performing students • Access to Professional Development materials eMINTS Emphasis
Certification Requirements • Portfolio • Site visits eMINTS Emphasis
Portfolio • Required by and approved by eMINTS and contains: • WebQuest • Website • Inquiry-based lesson plan • Reflection eMINTS Emphasis
Site Visit • Embedded in student teaching • Teaching observations • Follow-up coaching eMINTS Emphasis
Location • Courses in area eMINTS classrooms (Greenwood Lab or other local schools) • Courses meet once a week • Field experiences in area eMINTS classrooms for ELE302, ELE500, and student teaching • As per field experience schedule eMINTS Emphasis
Instructors • Courses taught by eMINTS certified trainers • Field experiences mentored by eMINTS certified teachers • Student teaching supervised by eMINTS certified trainer • Technical support specialists available eMINTS Emphasis
Application • Prerequisites for this emphasis: • C or better in ELE 302 or concurrent enrollment in ELE 302 required • GPA 2.75 or higher recommended • CIS 101 or waiver recommended • Essay • Current transcript eMINTS Emphasis
Selection • GPA-2.75 or higher recommended • Professional writing skills • Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ELE302 with grade of “C” or better (grade of “A” recommended) • CIS 101 or waiver recommended prior to eMINTS coursework eMINTS Emphasis
Reminders • You will need • 1-2 page essay • Current transcripts • Prerequisites • ELE302 or concurrent enrollment • Gradepoint of 2.75 (recommended) • CIS/CSC 101 or waiver (recommended) eMINTS Emphasis
More Information • Contact: • Dr. Roberta Aram • robertaaram@missouristate.edu • Or visit: • http://education.missouristate.edu/ele/eMINTS/default.htm eMINTS Emphasis
Submit • Essay Prompt: How do you think technology should be used in classrooms? • Current transcript • TO: Roberta Aram • Hill Hall 452 (Mailbox) • Hill Hall 205E (Office) eMINTS Emphasis