Teaching and Learning with Technology Certificate Program
The "TLT" program is designed for professional candidates who want
to attain advanced competency in the use of educational technology. The program
is offered to eligible candidates who want to develop the skills and proficiencies
necessary to design and sustain appropriate enriched learning environments
that meet the needs of all students.
This graduate-level program leads to a certificate from West Chester
University of Pennsylvania. Courses are offered on campus or through
arrangement at your school. The course is offered on both the Macintosh
and Windows Operating System Platforms and the curriculum is designed
to meet the specific needs of educators.
The Educational Technology Certificate Program consists of four
3-credit courses (12 credits total). The curriculum of each of
the courses meets the National Educational Technology Standards for
Teachers (NETS-T).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it?
What are the courses?
When and where is the certificate
program taught?
Does it lead to school or state certification?
Are these credits applicable to Graduate Degree
programs?
Is technology used in teaching the courses?
What is the course sequence?
What does it cost?
How can I enroll?
How can I get an application or other additional
information?
What is it?
The "TLT" program is designed for professional candidates
who want to attain advanced competency in the use of educational technology.
The program is offered to eligible candidates who want to develop the
skills and proficiencies necessary to design and sustain appropriate
enriched learning environments that meet the needs of all students. An
important attribute of this program is the flexibility offered to working
professionals through alternative delivery. Components of this course
are offered on location at K-12 schools, and via the Internet.
An Educational Technology Certificate is awarded to candidates who successfully
complete required courses. Three courses must come from the following
core (EDT 500, EDT 501 & EDT 502). In addition, EDT 503 or an approved
elective is chosen, under advisement, as a fourth course. All courses
are graduate level courses.
The focus of this program is to appropriately design enriched environments
-- using sound curricular ideas that:
- Are linked to NETS-T (National Educational
Technology Standards for Teachers)*, and curriculum frameworks
- Are grounded in research-based pedagogical practice to
meet the needs of all students
- Are tied to authentic assessment
- Promote active learning by teaching and learning with
technology, rather than about technology.
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What are the courses?
EDT 500 -- Integrating Educational Technology
for Effective Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
EDT 501 -- Using Internet
Resources for Curriculum and Assessment (3 credits)
EDT 502 -- Seminar and Field
Experience in Ed-Tech Integration (3 credits)
EDT 503 -- Learning and Leading
with Technology (3 credits) or another approved technology
elective
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When and where is the certificate
program taught?
This program is offered either on the West Chester
University campus or at contracted school sites through
agreement with West Chester University.
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Does it lead to school or state certification?
This course sequence does not fulfill requirements
for certification by the state or other organizations.
However, upon successful completion of this program,
students will receive a certificate from West Chester's
School of Education, which can be used as evidence of
many of the competencies required for such certification.
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Are these credits applicable to Graduate
Degree programs?
All of the courses in the certificate program are
regular masters level courses which may be applied to
current masters degree programs at West Chester University.
Be sure to consult with your advisor to see which portion
of your master's degree program requirements can be satisfied
with this certificate program.
All courses meet Act 48 requirements.
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Is technology used in teaching the courses?
In this certificate program, a very high priority has been placed upon using
technology to teach these courses.
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What is the course sequence?
EDT 500 and EDT 501 must be taken before EDT 502.
Throughout the four course certificate program, students
develop a portfolio of their own work in the applications
of technology.
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What does it cost?
For the cost of graduate credits at West Chester
University, please click
here.
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How can I enroll?
Candidates for the TLT program should meet requirements
for West Chester University graduate study. A maximum
of two (2) courses may be taken before formal admission
to the graduate school.
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How can I get an application or other
additional information?
To receive an application, please contact:
Office of Graduate Studies & Extended Education
(610)436-2943
gradstudy@wcupa.edu
or
Department of Secondary Education
(610)436-2958
For more information, please contact:
Dr. John A. Kinslow
(610) 436-3108
jkinslow@wcupa.edu
*(Note: This document is in PDF format. You will need
to have Acrobat Reader 4.0 installed in order to read
this file.)
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