The following statement describes how the technology
requirement can be met, and the practical standards to be employed.
What is required?
The technology requirement consists of five parts:
- E-mail
- World Wide Web
- Word Processing or Presentation software
- Database or Spreadsheet
- Educational Software
Of the five parts, FOUR may
be satisfied by demonstrating a simple or fundamental use described in the Level 1 column
of the Technology Requirement Table. ONE part of the
requirement must be satisfied by demonstrating an adaptive, professional/pedagogical use
described in the Level 2 Column of the Technology Table.
How can teacher candidates meet the requirement?
Teacher candidates can satisfy each part of the
technology requirement in any of the
following ways:
1. DEMONSTRATE THROUGH COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Instructors of Teacher Preparation courses (e.g.,
301, 401, 402) are encouraged to design course assignments that allow teacher candidates
to demonstrate their technological competence. Course instructors can determine if a
student meets certain requirements by examining the product or behavior as specified in
the following table.
2. ATTEND TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS.
Four workshops are offered weekly in the Technology
Exploration Center (TEC). Each workshop lasts two hours. The last half-hour is intended
for students who desire to meet the technology requirement. Students can utilize this
half-hour to develop a product with skills and knowledge acquired in the workshop to
demonstrate that they have the ability to meet one of the technology requirements.
Workshop topics and times are announced on the EGSOList, the Information Kiosk in
the TEC, and the TechGuide Web page. [http://www.educ.msu.edu/tec/].
3. DEMONSTRATE TO TECHGUIDES.
Teacher candidates can also make appointments with
tech guides to demonstrate their technology competence. The tech guide schedule in the TEC
is available on the EGOSList, the Information Kiosk in the TEC, and the Tech
Guide Web Page [http://www.educ.msu.edu/tec/].
Excellence in Teaching with Technology Awards
To encourage teacher candidates to explore creatively the
use of technology in real educational settings, we have developed the Program of Award of
Excellence in Teaching with Technology. All teacher candidates, including interns, may
apply for the Award. Application materials and evaluation standards will be available from
the TechGuides Web site or Room 130 Erickson Hall.
