Online Certificates in Curriculum & Instruction

Instructional Technology for Educators

The purpose of the certificate is to prepare teachers to meet the National Technology Standards of the International Society of Technology and the Performance Indicators for Teachers and the Massachusetts RecommendedPreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards. This 15 credit certificate is designed for in-service teachers who do not seek a masters degree at this time or for those who have already earned an advanced degree. In addition, the coursework is designed to meet the subject knowledge competencies of the Massachusetts Instructional Technology licensure. Graduates of the program will develop a comprehensive performance-based technology foundation that reflects fundamental concepts and skills for using technology to support teaching and learning. The certificate program consists of five courses. 1. EDC G610 Computers, Technology and Education: an introduction to technology tools, and integration of technology with the standards and curriculum; 2. EDC G611 Internet Application for Educators: teaching and learning with Internet resources; 3. EDC G612 Applications and Design of Educational Courseware: advanced application of technologies for teaching and learning; 4. SPE G 684 Computers in Special Education: introduction to using computers in special education; 5. EDC G689 Teacher Research: methodology and methods of teacher research, including the area of instructional technology.

Offered by: UMassOnline

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