EDT Certificate
The Educational Technology Certificate focuses on the fundamental computer skills needed to work within today's educational technology environments. The program provides a foundation in computer software and resources for curriculum development and presentations, multi-media enhancements, and other general skills and strategies that would be used in a classroom or in a service program that assists teachers to enhance their curriculum delivery.
The goal of the Certificate program is to train educators or potential educators to effectively use technology to improve the learning environments of today's schools and for direct entry into employment in education or education-related careers.
Educational Technology Brochure
Note:* "Educational Technology" is also often referred to as "Instructional Technology"
and "Instructional Design," depending on the program or classes and the individual
institution.
Major Requirements
Complete Core Courses: (5 units required core)
- EDT 116 Information Literacy for Educators - 3 units
- EDT 125 Fundamentals of Online Teaching - 2 units
Select any two of the following courses (6 units required core selection)
- EDT 133 Spreadsheets for Educators - 3 units
- EDT 134 Word Processing for Educators - 3 units
- EDT 135 Slide Presentation Software for Educators - 3 units
Total Core Courses: 11 units
Additional Requirements
Complete any 7 units from the list below or any Core Courses above not already used:
- EDT 50 Preparation for Online Learning - 1 unit
- EDT 77 Using Mind-Mapping Tools in Education - 2 units
- EDT101 Creating Curriculum Projects Using the Internet - 1 unit
- EDT107 Desktop Publishing for Educators - 1 unit
- EDT112 Creating Virtual Curriculum - 3 units
- EDT122 Fundraising/Grant Writing for Educators - 2 units
- EDT123 Internet Tools for Educators - 2 units
- EDT124 Mobile Technology in Education - 3 units
- EDT132 Using Audio in the Classroom - 2 units
- EDT136 Databases for Educators - 3 units
- EDT137 Creating Educational Media - 2 units
- EDT139 E-Portfolios for Education - 2 units
- EDT140 Exploring Assistive Technology in Education - 3 units
- EDT141 Web Design for Educators - 2 Units
- EDT150 Podcasting in Education - 2 units
- EDT151 Online Communication for Educators - 2 units
- EDT170 Using a CMS/LMS for Education - 2 units
- ART 196 Introduction to Designing Web Graphics - 3 units
- CIS 50 Computer Literacy - 0.5 unit
- PHOT112 Intermediate Digital Photography - 3 units
Total Number of Units for Certificate of Achievement = 18
To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in Educational Technology by the college, a student must complete the 11 units of Core Course requirements and 7 additional units to total a minimum of 18 units.
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