Course Description: This three unit course will help participants determine criteria for making wise decisions for the effective use of technology in their classrooms. They participate in hands-on activities and assess their educational technology needs and skills. Activities will address the ISTE NETS (International Society for Technology in Education; National Educational Technology Standards). Participants will be coached in the development of a professional growth action plan to include one or more projects incorporating project-based learning into classroom and/or district technology leadership position. Portfolio will be submitted. This will be offered for a grade unless student opts for credit/non credit. May be taken for three units of credit from CSUSM. These are continuing education units. See Syllabus for details.
 

In December of 1998, the CTC adopted a new technology standard for Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credential candidates. The new technology standard requires credential candidates to 1) demonstrate their effective use of technology at a "basic" level (Level 1) prior to issuance of a preliminary credential; and 2) demonstrate their effective use of technology at an "advanced" level (Level II) prior to issuance of a professional clear credential. The purpose of this class is to prepare credential candidates to meet this new technology standard.