Graduate Catalog 2009-2010 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2009-2010 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EDUC 681 - Practicum in Instructional Technology I

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This culminating experience for the graduate student seeking licensure endorsement as a Technology Facilitation Teacher is a supervised practicum experience in an educational setting. The graduate student will apply problem-solving techniques and decision- making skills to a variety of educational technology issues. Working with one or more mentors from within a school district, the graduate student will assist teachers in using technology to meet students’ learning needs; assist with budgeting, planning, and purchasing hardware and software; assist with the design and maintenance of a computer network infrastructure; prepare technology related staff development programs for teachers; explore ways technology can be used to affirm cultural diversity and empower diverse learners; and work with teachers to develop assessment strategies and instruments for evaluating the efficacy of technology integrated into classrooms. This practicum is comprised of a minimum of 100 hours over two contiguous semesters during a school year in an area school district.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 562, 563, 572, 663, 664, 672. This practicum should be scheduled within the last 12 hours of the graduate program, and have the permission of the adviser.Offered only to students admitted prior to Fall 2008.



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