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Technology Applications EC-12

EC-12 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
This option is for teachers seeking certification in Technology Application Endorsements (380 professional development hours)

CONTENTS

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS I-V

Program Components
Lessons for this course have been developed for use with Microsoft Office suites, for PC-compatible system. Online lesson topics for the A&M TechApps I-V program include:

Lesson 1. Word Processing
Lesson 2. Spreadsheets and Databases
Lesson 3. Presentations
Lesson 4. Curriculum Design and Development
Lesson 5. Computers in Society
Lesson 6. Multimedia Development
Lesson 7. Teaching Strategies
Lesson 8. Information Technology
Lesson 9. Productivity and Evaluation
Lesson 10. Web-based Instructional Resources

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION S VII-XI

Program Components

Unit VII. Desktop Publishing
Lesson 1. Introduction: Desktop publishing in education
Lesson 2. Review of desktop publishing basics
Lesson 3. Introduction to Adobe PageMaker software
Lesson 4. Introduction to drawing/illustration software
Lesson 5. Practical applications of the scanner and digital photography
Lesson 6. Finding and using web-based resources
Lesson 7. Development of usable printed material, utilizing both graphics and text
Lesson 8. Desktop publishing in the classroom

Unit VIII. Digital Graphics and Animation (45 Hour Online Course)
Lesson 1. Introduction to Digital Graphics and Animation
Lesson 2. Finding and Using Resources
Lesson 3. Introduction to Drawing and Animation Software
Lesson 4. Digital Graphics and Animation Product Development and Design
Lesson 5. Evaluating Digital Graphics and Animation

UNIT IX. Multimedia (45 Hour Online Course)
Lesson 1. Introduction to Multimedia
Lesson 2. Acquiring Resources for Use with Multimedia
Lesson 3. Introduction to Multimedia Software
Lesson 4. Multimedia Product Development
Lesson 5. Evaluating Multimedia

UNIT X. Video Technology (45 Hour Online Course)
Lesson 1. Introduction to Video Technology in the Classroom
Lesson 2. Acquiring and Evaluating Resources
Lesson 3. Introduction to Adobe Premiere
Lesson 4. Video Product Design and Development
Lesson 5. Assessing Video Processes and Products

UNIT XI. Web Mastering (45 Hour Online Course)
Lesson 1. Introduction to Web Mastering
Lesson 2. Dreamweaver MX Basics
Lesson 3. Web page design and development
Lesson 4. Uploading and Managing Web Sites
Lesson 5. Implementing web-based instruction in the classroom

Cost

The cost of Tech Apps EC-12 (Tech Apps I-V and VII - XI together) is $1000. Tech Apps I-V alone is available at a reduced price.

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Continuing Education Services Cancellation and Payment Policies

Cancellation
Participants are expected to complete their program of study. If for any reason, the participants are unable to fulfill their obligations, written notification must be submitted to the program director within 30 days of a scheduled module and/or class. A non-refundable cancellation fee will be assessed after payment due dates if written notification is not on file in the Continuing Education Services, Center for Distance Learning Research, Texas A&M University. If notice is received thirty days before the scheduled class, participants will receive their fees minus a cancellation fee of 3% of the original fee. If notice is received less than thirty days prior to scheduled module, the students will receive their fees minus a cancellation fee of 10% of the original fee. Once a class has commenced, there are no refunds.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone its programs in the event of insufficient registrations, instructor illness, severe weather, or natural disaster. In the event of program cancellation, registrants will be notified immediately and all fees will be returned in full.

Payment
If a module/class payment is not received on scheduled due date, your registration will be subject to cancellation. In addition, a late fee will be assessed for all registrations past the scheduled due date for payment.