Computer/Technology Endorsement
K12 teacher with licensure
The Computer/Technology Endorsement is a 7-course online graduate sequence of courses designed to prepare K-12 teachers to become leaders in technology integration and in leveraging the power of technology and media to engage students in meaningful learning. This seven-course endorsement is designed to foster teacher-coaches to guide and support students and colleagues in the integration of technology and media with teaching and learning.
Curriculum
The Computer/Technology Endorsement includes seven (7) courses. All of these courses are also part of the Learning Technologies master's degree. A student initially enrolled in the program may apply those courses toward the degree.
In addition to the seven endorsement courses, candidates must also pass the Ohio Assessment Exam (OAE) that you must pass in order to obtain this endorsement (Computer/Technology Endorsement #111770). The exam contains two subtests: Subtest I (Field 016) and Subtest II (Field 017).
Subtest I includes:
- Basic Operations, Concepts, and Issues of Digital Technology
- Productivity Applications of Digital Technology
Subtest II includes:
- Teaching and Learning Applications of Digital Technology
For more details about Subtest II review the assessment framework including the detailed overview and the alignment to standards. The Ohio Board of Education’s Website about Ohio Assessment Exams includes information about applying for the exam, cost and dates.
Educational Technology Endorsement
The Computer/Technology Endorsement is a 7-course online graduate sequence of courses designed to prepare K-12 teachers to foster teacher coaches and facilitators in leveraging the power of technology and media to engage students in meaningful learning. This seven-course endorsement (including 50 hrs. of field experience) is designed to foster teacher-coaches to guide and support students and colleagues in the integration of technology and media for digital age teaching and learning. (21 credit hours)
| Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EDP 631 | Introduction to Instructional Design and Technology | 3 |
| EDP 632 | Instructional Design Theory and Models | 3 |
| EDP 633 | Evaluation and Assessment for Instructional Design | 3 |
| EDP 636 | Diversity, Learning & Technology | 3 |
| EDP 643 | Interactive Design | 3 |
| EDP 645 | Curriculum and Technology | 3 |
| EDP 648 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
How to Apply
You must either be currently enrolled as a graduate student or apply for enrollment as a graduate non-degree student.
- Current Miami students enrolled in other programs should contact Darrel Davis, Ph.D.
- Other prospective students will submit the Graduate Non-degree application online and upload their transcripts.
Newly admitted students should contact Darrel Davis, Ph.D. to arrange an advising meeting.
Scholarships
The Teacher Education Access at Miami (TEAM) Scholarship provides a discount on graduate tuition and fees for Ohio PreK-12 Educators.
