Learning Technology MA/Certificate Program

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Learning Technology MA/Certificate Program

• C. Candace Chou, Ph.D
• Department of Curriculum and Instruction
• School of Education
• University of St. Thomas

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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

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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

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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
  Educations (ISTE) National Educational
  Technology Standards (NETS)

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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

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Highlights of LT Program

• Desktop publishing
• Presentation Tools
• Web development
• Digital media
• Database applications
• Video production
• Concept Mapping
• Information management

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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/PhotoAlb
  um13.html

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Instructional Strategies

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

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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

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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.

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Who Should Take the LT Program

• K-12 teachers
• Technology coordinators
• Administrators
• Staff development professionals
• Educational consultants
• IT professionals
• Other

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Current Cohorts
East Grand Forks VI
Minnetonka I
Hinckley
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Minnetonka Cohort I
http//web1.courseweb.stthomas.edu/ccchou/mntka_52
6projects.html
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East Grand Forks Cohort VI
http//web1.courseweb.stthomas.edu/ccchou/egf_526p
rojects.htm
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Hinckley Area Cohort
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More About LT Program

• Department of Curriculum and Instruction
• E-mail casirois_at_stthomas.edu
• Phone [phone]
• Web http//www.stthomas.edu/education/candi/index
  .html
• LT Program Coordinator
• Dr. C. Candace Chouccchou_at_stthomas.edu