Vermont Institutes Partnership

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Vermont Institutes Partnership

• With UVM
• To Provide Professional Development in
  Information Communication Technology

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Proposed Graduate Programin Curriculum and
Instruction Educational Technology

• Joyce L. Morris
• Sandra A. Lathem
• Colleen T. MacKinnon
• January 24, 2005

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Assessment of Learning Preferences from n103
participants at VermontFest 2003
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Assessment of Time Preferences from n103
participants at VermontFest 2003
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Current NCLB IID Recipients All over the state
with diverse needs
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Our idea to help Vermont Educators Learn
Technology
We want your input as we develop coursework at
UVM that will help educators

• Meet new Grade Expectations for Information
  Technology for all teachers
• Meet new Educational Technology Specialist
  endorsement
• Earn a masters in CI with an information
  technology strand
• Use technologies to teach technologies
• Use video networking to reduce travel
• Use CD/DVD based course resources

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Characteristics of Coursework

• Modules of 1 2 3 credits for flexibility
• Online and hybrid models for delivery preferences
• Use of regional centers for easier face-to-face
  contact
• Summer Institutes for intensive work
• Cyclical offerings of courses

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INFORMATION TECH N O L O G Y
One Course Free No Credit, PD Cert. cant apply
for credit later.
One Course at Contract RATE Credit can be used
for endorsement or Masters in C I
Courses to meet endorsement IT - 18 Credits
Courses as a strand that lead to Masters degree
in Curriculum and Instruction
Courses as electives in both C I and
Educational Leadership Masters or CAS
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Masters Degree as Strands
(Grey are underdevelopment)
Complex Instruction
Information Technology for Educators
12 - 18 credits
Required Core Courses
Elementary Math
Multicultural/Global Studies
Reading/Literacy for Educators
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Examples of Courses and Alignment to Endorsement
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Course Development TimelineDRAFT
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Summer Institute
July 11 to July 13
A Taste of Assessment
A Platter of Grade Expectations
How to Serve Technology to Teachers
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Questions?Advice?Concerns?Check
outhttp//www.uvm.edu/pt3/VIP