New Understandings www.ncate.org/states/technology21.asp?ch=113



Technology can transform education.
Field is great place to begin.
Not an add-on.
Truely integrated.
Become a virtual community.




Teachers need an "attitude"
that is fearless.
Willing to take risks.
Inspire students to do the same.
Faculty ---> TC ---> schools

Need resources
time to "play"
& create with technology.
Incentives for faculty
Release time
for prof dev & course dev
Recognition for experimental teaching
for tenure and promotion








Faculty  need experts
to lean on, to coach them
while they improve skills.

This will eventually trickle down
to TC  ----> into classroom.






Access to Technology
Reliable tech support
for faculty and students
 





Technology  Infrastructure  
must go beyond SFA
distant learning, ITV
connections with P-12 schools
...where we all collaborate in cyberspace




 $ $ $
Seek funding
Reallocate existing money.
Creative uses of technology.
Example given: ITV classrooms




 


Must remain "fluid"
...Subject to change 
It's a "process"
Faculty must be encouraged
to dream,  to try new ideas.





No concensus is necessary
     nor do we all need to use
        the same technology.
Experiment, reflect, learn
These are transitional times







Sound Plan   has outcomes
knowledge, skills, & attitudes 
Must Impact P-12 classrooms.







Example: Vanderbilt’s Peabody College
developed excellent conceptual model
Teacher candidates progress along a continuum
begin as consumers  of technology
become producers when teaching







NCATE's tech standards for teachers
developed by  ISTE
(International Society for Technology in Education)
ISTE recommends all teachers
-develop skills
-use them
-impact learning







 This is a time of transition.
     It calls for experimentation.




All program visions,
conceptual models teacher ed plans
must integrate technology
classroom application
ultimate impact on P-12 learning





Tech & content standards
should be aligned and interwoven.






Everything
-systematically evaluated
-on-going "process"
-fluid, reflective

 

 
 
Technology and Teacher Ed
NCATE standards referring to technology:
http://www.ncate.org/states/techcurrent.asp?ch=113
Standard I.C.1
TCs use of technology
for content area teaching


Standard I.D.2
TC knowledge & experience
w. educational technology


Standard III.A
Faculty are knowledgeable &
integrates technology
into teaching & scholarship


Standard IV.B
Faculty & TCs have training,
access to electronic resources,
computer hardware, software


Standard IV.C
Budgetary resources
sufficient & well maintained
at level of other SFA units







SPA - Technology part


Statement of Commitment to Technology
Educational technology is a critical component of the Early Childhood Education Program.....

   
Role of Technology in the Program
Technology is taught......

   1) Coursework

Tech skills, knowledge, & dispositions are directly taught and assessed through.......
ELE 304  Intro to Ed Tech

All other classes are web-enhanced........
(list courses)

Workshops, help sessions, & on-line support plus development of the electronic portfolio...
(links)

   2) Field Experiences & Clinical Practices

Field experiences - Tech skills, knowledge, & dispositions are emphasized and assessed....
 
  3) Assessments & Evaluation

Tech Skills, knowledge, & dispositions are directly assessed in....

  4) Program Highlights
Working with diverse learners...
Virtual field trips...

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