For teachers who wish to pursue MTT Certification
in a "FASTRACK" online environment, the Continuing Education
Services, with pedagogy and courseware from eEducation,
has established a framework that will provide 36 CE credit hours
(360 professional development hours) of SBEC-approved MTT preparation.
Lessons for this course have been developed
for use with Microsoft Office suites, for PC-compatible
system. Online lesson topics for the A&M MTT program
are:
Introduction and Orientation
Teachers entering the A&M MTT Program take an initial
assessment of their knowledge and skills in Technology
Applications I-V. They learn what is expected of them
as a Master Technology Teacher, and they begin to develop
a personal plan for professional growth.
Technology in Society
The role of technology in education is explored, including historical perspectives and issues of equal access to technology. Assistive technology is introduced and legal and ethical issues are discussed.
Finding Resources
The ability to acquire, store, and retrieve electronic resources is developed. Special attention is focused on evaluating and citing these resources.
Multimedia Development
The development and implementation of multimedia resources into the classroom is an important role of the MTT. The ability to design, develop, and integrate graphics, animations, sound, and video into learning experiences is gained.
Web-site Mastering
Design of web-based instruction, including its organization and delivery, is learned. Lessons include online assessment and evaluation; streaming video over the Web, and desktop conferencing.
Distance Communication
Collaborating at a distance, using distance communication tools, has become a reality in today's schools. Participants learn how to integrate collaborative skills into the educational setting.
Professional Development
The MTT learns how to identify professional development needs and design professional development resources.
Instructional Design and Development
Student-centered learning, learner analysis, assessment, and research are incorporated by the MTT into instructional design and development.
Being a Master Technology Teacher
After mastering the knowledge and skills required of the MTT, the "real fun" begins. Leadership, mentoring, coaching, consulting, and collaboration skills are developed and practiced with fellow teachers in a field-based environment under the guidance of A&M MTT faculty.
