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TECH401

Capstone Introduction: Planning a Technology Portfolio

Course Description:

This course will start you on a path toward ISTE NETS•T proficiency. Through readings, examination of your own teaching practices and the ISTE NETS•T, and exploration of available technologies and sample technology-integration projects, you will increase your understanding of and comfort with the NETS•T and their practical applications in the classroom. This course will empower you to:

• become familiar with NETS•T and have specific strategies for applying these standards in your classroom;


• become familiar with a range of technology tools and have specific ideas for incorporating them into your teaching practices to satisfy NETS•T;


• developed a plan for a project to address the NETS•T in their classroom, with the teacher as the primary user of technology;


• develop a plan for a project to address NETS•T in your classroom, empowering students to learn through technology; and


• become familiar with the goals and requirements of the Capstone I and II courses.

Note: Learners must pass the Capstone Introduction before moving on to Capstone I. The Capstone Introduction is 6 weeks long and does not require access to students. Capstone I and Capstone II are 12 weeks long each, and both require access to students.

For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Syllabus.

Graduate Credit Information:

Graduate credit may be obtained from the provider(s) listed below, for an additional fee after the course begins.

Adams State College - 2.0 credits - pricing

Indiana University - 2.0 credits - pricing

Northwest Nazarene University - 2.0 credits - pricing

Madonna University - 2.0 credits - pricing

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