“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 Technology Leader Certificate
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This certificate program is built for current and aspiring technology directors who want to strengthen their leadership without committing to a full master’s degree. It equips you to lead with confidence by deepening your understanding of how technology drives teaching, enhances learning, and shapes curriculum.
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) - EDT5012 School Technology Infrastructure 3 Credits
A thorough investigation of networks, the backbone of technology installations in ministry settings. Examines current network offerings for various sizes of institutions and how to approach various network design decisions and troubleshooting opportunities. Also explores planning for future network upgrades, working with vendors, and talking through other infrastructure needs.
The three courses are transferrable to the full master’s degree program if the learner decides to continue.
