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Instructional Technology K-12
The following requirements must be completed to become licensed to teach in the content area of Instructional Technology:
· must have 30 semester hours (sh) of coursework or equivalent documented life experience in the categories listed below
· equivalent documented work experience may be substituted for up to 15 sh
· must have 3 semester hours coursework or work experience in categories 1-6; category 7 is optional
· Category 7 is optional and may have no more than 3 sh (either coursework or life experience) counted toward total
1. Data Structures, Languages, Databases (3 semester hours) ( C++, Visual Basic, Cobol, Fortran, Assembly, Database Program/Design, Fortran Programming, Assembly Language Pro, Data Structures, Programming Languages, Compiler Structure, Fundamental Computer Programming, COBOL, Logic and Program Design, JAVA Programming, Advanced Programming Tech)
2. Web Based Programming/Design (3 semester hours) (HTML, Java, Flash, Hypermedia, Frontpage, DreamWeaver, Introduction to the Internet, Distance Education, Developing Online Applications, HTML Programming, Web Programming, The Internet: Concepts and Applications)
3. Knowledge of Operating Systems (3 semester hours) (Windows, UNIX, Linux, MAC OSX, Mini/Mainframe sys, Operating Systems Design, Intro to Operating Systems, )
4. Knowledge/Skill in Networks (3 semester hours) (Data/Telcom Comm, WAN/LAN, Servers, Web Servers, Telephony, Video/Interact Net, Cisco Cert. Novell, NT networks, MAC OSX)
5. System Design, Implementation, Management (3 semester hours) (Systems Analysis, Systems Management, Data Applications, Technical Doc/Writing, Systems Integration, Technology Policy, Computer Software System, Operations Research, Computer Management Information Systems, Structured Analysis/Design, Computers and Information Processing, Fundamentals of Business Systems Development, Business Systems Development II, Systems Testing and Quality Assurance Tech)
6. Knowledge/Skill of Applications/Programs
- Introduction to Technology (3 semester hours) (Intro to Computer Concepts, Computer Science or Computer Applications; MS Office; Access; Survey of Systems; Applications and Issues in Technology; Personal Computers; Intro to MS Programs; Presentation tools)
- Productivity Tools (3 semester hours) (Desktop Publishing, Internet Applications, Assistive Techn, Multimedia, Data Applications)
7. Other Uses/Applications/Instruction (3 semester hours) (Instructional Design, Course Instruction/Training, Robotics, File Management, Assessment Systems, Internet Based Research) Instructional Telecommunications, Multimedia Learning Environments, Intro to Ecommerce, CAD , Music through Technology, Multimedia Design, Introduction to Educational Technology, Instructional Materials Design, Computers in Education
PLACE Assessment #51 must be passed.
Life Experience Examples:
Skill in Programming Languages, Algorithms, Data Structures, expressed in Languages:
ü Responsible for design and development of custom software
ü Developing algorithms
ü Experience coding computer systems
ü Expertise in Visual Basic
ü Maintained existing COBOL systems
Databases
ü Database Design
ü Developing database systems to track jobs
ü Developing an operating system
ü Utilized SQL and Oracle database
ü Maintained Access databases
Web-Based Computing
ü Internet navigation and research
ü Intranet Website
ü Designed or Developed website
ü Managed websites
ü Support of ebusiness
ü Utilized Javascript
Operating Systems
ü Experience on resume with the any of the following: Microsoft Windows, Unix, or any other operating system.
Networks/Network Systems
ü Maintaining office computer network systems
ü Experience installing and maintaining Local and Wide Area Networks
Systems Design, Implementation, Management
ü Responsible for establishing computer standards department
ü Information Technology Manager
Intro to Computers
ü Experience with the following: Excel, Microsoft Word, Quark Express,
Other Tech. Based Courses, Technology Instruction
ü Reengineering of hardware circuit and associated software
ü Real-time conferencing
ü Technology Coordinator or Technology Instructor
ü Designed Instructional Technology Materials
ü Train employees in computer skills
