“We understand that our schools and congregations do not typically have dedicated IT personnel, yet technology is vital. A teacher who also acts as a technology director can provide the ideas, support, and encouragement that will align technology use with 21st-century educational goals and with our most important goal: sharing the gospel.”
Rachel Renno
MLC Director of Academic Computing and Online Learning
Educational Techology Leader Certificate
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This certificate program is designed for current and aspiring technology directors who do not wish to enroll in a full master’s degree program, but do want to grow as a technology leader, specifically in the areas of teacher training, school infrastructure, and technology leadership issues.
The certificate is awarded after the learner completes three courses (9 credits):
- EDT5008 Leading Technology Professional Development 3 Credits
An investigation of adult learning theory and research-based practices in professional development with respect to teaching teachers to use technology. These principles are applied in a faculty development plan. - EDT5009 Issues in Educational Technology 3 Credits
A deeper dive into legal topics related to technology in education, including copyright, digital citizenship, licensing, data sharing and protection, children and technology, etc. Addresses the unique challenges of using technology in education and the data collected by companies and schools related to students, faculty, and staff. (e.g. FERPA, COPPA, CIPA) - EDT5011 Enhancing Ministry with Technology 3 Credits
An exploration of how technology can be harnessed to improve, enhance, and extend ministries, including information systems/databases, communication tools, productivity/project management tools, and many other aspects of ministry.
The three courses are transferrable to the full master’s degree program if the learner decides to continue.
