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TECH401.15

Capstone Introduction: Planning a Technology Portfolio

Course Section 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.

The number of hours identified for each course reflects time spent online, but does not reflect the total time spent completing offline coursework and assignments. All learners are different and you will likely spend double the indicated number of hours completing all coursework depending on your learning style and work habits.

Graduate Credit Information:

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

Indiana University - 2.0 credits - pricing

Adams State College - 2.0 credits - pricing

Madonna University - 2.0 credits - pricing

Northwest Nazarene University - 2.0 credits - pricing

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