Certificate in Education Technology

Available Summer 2006

This certificate prepares teachers at all levels to use technology to enhance their teaching methodologies and reach the next generation of learners, who expect to learn using technology. The program consists of 9 credit hours, all of which are offered online. All courses are offered in a convenient online format and will transfer into our Online Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

CURR 5170– Introduction to Technology in Education This course emphasizes lesson planning, assessment and hands-on computer activities. Readings, technology-based activities, assignments and discussions are designed to develop a broad professional knowledge base on teaching and learning with technology across the K-12 curriculum.

CURR 5171– K-12 Web-based Educational Resources Students will read current literature involving using the Internet in the K-12 Curriculum as well as evaluate carious web-based educational resources to use in educational settings. Students will design and develop several lessons/units involving web-based resources in this hands-on class.

This course is designed for educators who want to develop interactive multimedia technology through a hands-on approach. The courses provides students with an overview of multimedia/hypermedia technology, devoted primarily to interactive, collaborative , multi-disciplinary and student-centered hand-on activities.

The online cost structure is designed to be as affordable as the campus-based program. So, while the online tuition is a few dollars more, students within the UCCS Online Principal Licensure Program do not pay UCCS student fees. Online students can complete work from home at their convenience and are therefore not burdened by the added costs of gasoline, parking fees, babysitters, or meals when attending a traditional campus to complete coursework. Not included are costs for course materials (i.e., texts or course packets).