EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ENDORSEMENT
INSERVICE/COLLEGE COURSE WORK/DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCY
(November 2003)
Endorsement Form - PDF
Practicing K-12 teachers are increasingly expected to exhibit technology skills,
as well as content pedagogical knowledge on how to effectively use technology
to enhance student learning. The new educational technology core also requires
that students create multimedia presentations, conduct research using technology,
use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions,
as well as learning the social, ethical and human issues related to technology.
The endorsement strengthens educators’ technology integration skills
as well as creating technology enhanced learning environments for their students.
An elementary teacher whose assignment is
as the school's technology teacher instead of teaching a regular class
should have a EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY or
a COMPUTER SCIENCE Endorsement.
Minimum Requirements:
[ ] Endorsement participants are required to develop a portfolio highlighting
the projects created.
[ ] Technology Leadership - 3 credits
The goal of the course is to provide educational leaders the knowledge and
skills necessary to promote the effective use of technology in the classroom.
The course will include such topics as the history of technology in education,
school reform, technology standards, evaluation and assessment, pedagogical
teaching reform, educational technology legal issues, governance and funding,
professional development, equity and access issues.
[ ] Foundations of Instructional Design - 3 credits
The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to instructional design
theories, principles and models and an overview of their historical development.
Instructional design models are considered with respect to their implications
for technology applications in education.
[ ] Classroom Integration of Educational Technology - 3 credits
This course is intended to build upon foundational skills to reach heightened
understanding of how to integrate technology tools into the K-12 classroom
in order to create valuable learning experiences for students. Class participants
will research technology utilization in classrooms; investigate theoretical
foundations to evaluate select, and utilize various technology applications;
develop, implement and evaluate class technology integration projects; gain
an understanding of multiple models for assessing student learning in technology
enhanced environments.
[ ] Enhanced Software & Hardware Skills -
3 credits
Individuals completing the Educational Technology Endorsement should be able
demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology,
as well as demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills
to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. The following are possible
class options:
Power Point (Multimedia)
Excel (Spreadsheets)
Digital Camera in the Classroom
Digital Video in the Classroom
GIS (Geographic Information System)
Web-design courses: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash
Other areas should be
discussed with Rick Gaisford, Educational Technology Specialist.
[ ] Technology Pedagogy - 5 credits
The Technology Pedagogy series will provide skills for planning and designing
effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
Likewise, teachers will implement curriculum plans that include methods and
strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Individuals
will also learn ways to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective
assessment and evaluation strategies. Potential classes include:
Information
Literacy
Causal Mapping & Curriculum Framing using Technology
Electronic Portfolios
Teaching with WebQuests
Utilizing Technology in Creating Problem-based Curriculum
Other areas
should be discussed with Rick Gaisford, Educational Technology
Specialist.
The Educational Technology Endorsement Program (ETEP) sponsored by the University
of Utah and Utah Education Network fulfills the requirements of the Educational
Technology Endorsement. View a list of the specific
courses.
Additional university sponsored courses will be added to the site as
they are approved by Rick Gaisford, Educational Technology Specialist.
For
additional information regarding the Educational Technology Endorsement Program contact Nate Southerland, 801-585-4194.
For
more information contact: Rick Gaisford,
Educational Technology Specialist, 801-538-7798.
Complete the following as you apply for any Educational Technology Endorsement:
- Print Endorsement Form - PDF
- On the endorsement form, mark the boxes with an "X" to indicate that the
minimum requirement in each area has been met.
- Attach your original transcript(s), and highlight corresponding classes.
- Send the highlighted transcript, processing fee, and completed form to:
Endorsement submitted by individual— $35 processing Fee.
Send to:
Utah State Office of Education
Attn: Sheri Lowry
Educator Quality & Licensing
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200
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State Approved Endorsement Program (SAEP) (paid by district or charter school) $30 processing fee. Send to:
Utah State Office of Education
Attn: Stephanie Ferris
Educator Quality & Licensing
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200
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