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= EDTC 600 = = Pedagogical Practices in Instructional Technology =

Course Description:
Welcome to EDTC 600 Pedagogical Practices in Instructional Technology. This course provides a study of the pedagogical practices that are necessary for effective technology integration into instruction. There will be emphasis on incorporating effective uses of technology with successful teaching methods and required standards to create appropriate and effective lessons for student learning. You will examine the Instructional Technology profession and review the requirements of the Masters in Instructional Technology degree program. You will also be introduced to the requirements for graduate level research and writing. Field experience, the observational/participatory time spent in the real-world school/child services setting, is an integral part of this course.

Learning Topics in this course include:

 * 1) Instructional Technology Program and Profession
 * 2) Research Skills & Strategies
 * 3) Technology Knowledge (TK)
 * 4) Pedagogy Knowledge (PK)
 * 5) Content Knowledge (CK)
 * 6) Inclusion for All Learners
 * 7) Theory into Practice
 * 8) Reflective Thinking and Process

Enduring Understandings/Course Goals
The students will become the visionary leaders of their schools with the passion and commitment to be the keepers and creators of technology instruction.

To achieve this goal, students will explore:
 * The instructional technology profession
 * Models for research
 * Theories of learning, technology standards, sources for new technology
 * Inclusion for all learners

Course Prerequisites
EDTC 600 is the required first course for the Masters degree program. This course is also the first required course for the Certificate program.