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  • Yes
  • use technology effectively to analyze data to improve teaching and learning Yes

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 both Blackboard and LiveText. 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, and Skype. In addition, they must verify that they are teaching their students to use a variety of technological techniques to enhance their own learning.

Section VI Teacher Training

Provide the following information about your teacher preparation program. Please note that choosing 'yes' indicates that your teacher preparation program would be able to provide evidence upon request.

Does your program prepare general education teachers to:

  • teach students with disabilities effectively No
  • participate as a member of individualized education program teams No
  • teach students who are limited English proficient effectively No
  • Provide a description of the evidence your program uses to show that it prepares general education teachers to teach students with disabilities effectively, including training related to participation as a member of individualized education program teams, as defined in section 614(d)(1)(B) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and to effectively teach students who are limited English proficient. Include planning activities and a timeline if any of the three elements listed above are not currently in place.
  • This program is not for gen ed teachers.
  • Does your program prepare special education teachers to:
  • teach students with disabilities effectively Yes