ISTE Certification Training for Educators

Description

Technology integration shouldn’t be about the tool - it should be about the learning. In this competency-based program, you will explore what it means to transform learning and improve student outcomes through the thoughtful and engaging use of technology. During the ISTE Certification process, educators will deeply engage with the ISTE Standards for Educators and pedagogy that transforms learning. We will move beyond tools into an exploration of using technology to empower and inspire students.

In Phase 1, you will come together with other educators for two days in a face-to-face learning environment to deepen your understanding of the standards (ISTE Standards for Students and for Educators) and explore how technology can be used to create lively and engaging learning environments.

In Phase 2, you will continue your learning over the next five or nine weeks online, depending on the course length you've chosen*, engaging with your colleagues from the course and creating artifacts of your learning that you can use immediately in your classroom.

Following the online portion of the program, you will enter Phase 3, the 6-month portfolio phase. In this phase, you will apply your learning to create artifacts and reflections into a competency-based portfolio in order to earn the ISTE Certification.The ISTE Certification recognizes educators who understand how to use technology for learning in meaningful and transformative ways in classrooms and schools.

*We offer two versions of this course. You may be wondering:

Q: Should I choose the shorter or longer version of the course? What makes them different, aside from the length?

A: The shorter (5 week) version of the course provides an ideal environment for independent and self-directed learners. The longer (9 week) version provides additional opportunities for feedback, collaboration and facilitation to more deeply prepare individuals for the portfoilio phase.

Audience

Classroom teachers, Librarian/Media Specialists, Technology Educators, Tech Integrationists, Instructional Coaches and Administrators; Grades K - 12 

Credits

45 PDPs or 2 graduate credits will be awarded to participants upon completion of this training. If you choose with nine week version of the course, 50 PDPs will be awarded. Graduate credit is available at an additional cost of $130. Graduate credit registration and payment occurs at the first face-to-face meeting, and payment can be made by credit card or check at that time.