Indiana License in Computer Education

April 2, 2008

Program Overview

Secondary licensure area Grade level of primary license

Aligned with ISTE standards 15 credit hours Can take courses as an undergrad, but

program needs to be completed at grad level (once you are within a school setting)

Now being offered online

Course Work

An introductory course on educational technology skills and software related to product development (either EDCI 270/271 or EDCI 560)

A course on design and development of educational technology instructional products (EDCI 561 or EDCI 566),

A course on integrating educational technology in the classroom (EDCI 564),

A course on information security, networking concepts, and technology management (EDCI 591R),

And a practicum in Educational Technology (EDCI 573T).

Assessment

Three gates Gate A/B After EDCI 560 Gate C Before EDCI 573T Gate D After EDCI 573T

Portfolio Requirement

Portfolio Requirements

*EDCI 270/271 Intro to Ed Tech & Computing/ Classroom Apps of Ed Tech

Instructional Presentation (generally listed as Project I)

*EDCI 560 Ed Tech for Teaching & Learning 

Instructional Presentation (generally listed as Project III)

**EDCI 566 Ed Apps of Hypermedia

Design and Development of an open-ended learning environment (e.g. WebQuest with narrative or Digital storytelling project with rationale)

**EDCI 561Introduction to E-Learning

Final Project-- all parts

EDCI 564Intgr. & Mgmt. of Computers

Integrated Instructional Project-all parts

EDCI 591RLeadership in Ed Tech

Technology Planning Document (final document only, accompanied by narrative indicating your role, role of team members, reflection on the process).

EDCI 573TPracticum in Computer Education

Activities log Demonstration of the successful integration of technology into teaching and learning Evidence of the potential for leadership in the integration of technology into education.

What can you do with this license?

Minimally, you are licensed to teach computer applications at the grade level of your primary license. More importantly, we view the license as a professional credential suitable for technology facilitation at the school level, technology leadership at the district level, and professional development roles in P-12 schools.

With a license in computer education you would be prepared to teach Computer Applications, Advanced Computer Applications, Web Design, etc.