EST 524 - The Role of Educational Technology Specialist

In this course students will learn the role and responsibilities of an Educational Technology Specialist. Students will research new educational technologies and resources that enhance classroom learning. They will learn how to navigate the social, political, ethical and legal issues surrounding educational technology. Students will learn how to provide ongoing professional development which includes scheduling and conducting workshops, push-ins and individual appointments, and working with educators to develop lesson plans and student projects. Students will learn how to infuse the ISTE Standards and the ideology of the National Technology Plan into curriculum and learn to assess the effectiveness of student learning using technology in the classroom. Throughout the course students will work the instructor to: develop a plan for future integration of technology into the curriculum addressing specific needs, develop a data driven needs assessment based on current goals and technology available, incorporate the best model for the specific group of educators and decide on a focus for technology integration using workshops, push-ins or one-on-one sessions to deliver instruction. The culminating activity for this course is the submission of a year-long technology integration plan.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)