SECTION V: USE OF TECHNOLOGY Use of Technology

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Use of Technology

1. Provide the following information about the use of technology in your teacher preparation program. Please note that choosing 'yes' indicates that your teacher preparation program would be able to provide evidence upon request. (\$205(a)(1)(F))
2. Does your program prepare teachers to:
3. a.integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction Yes No
4. b.use technology effectively to collect data to improve teaching and learning Yes No
5. c.use technology effectively to manage data to improve teaching and learning Yes No
6. d.use technology effectively to analyze data to improve teaching and learning Yes No
2. Provide a description of the evidence that your program uses to show that it prepares teachers to integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction, and to use technology effectively to collect, manage, and analyze data in order to improve teaching and learning for the purpose of increasing student academic achievement. Include a description of the evidence your program uses to show that it prepares teachers to use the principles of universal design for learning, as applicable. Include planning activities and a timeline if any of the four elements listed above are not currently in place.

This is an all online program. In order to progress through the program, candidates must access and submit course assignments in Blackboard. They complete a variety of assignments through their coursework, including conducting research with virtual access to the university library; analyzing and presenting student performance data using Excel; preparing PowerPoint presentations; communicating assignments and grades to students and their families via their district portals; utilizing word processing programs, YouTube videos, Smartboards, clickers, etc. in their instruction and assessment; keeping school records utilizing district technology; and communicating with university-based educators via e-mail, texts, Marco Polo App, and Skype. They must submit video verification of their teaching performances. In addition, they must verify that they are teaching their students to use a variety of technological techniques to enhance their own learning.