School of Education
DEPARTMENTSCertificate in k-8 Keyboarding
A licensure endorsement for the digitally-minded teacher
Earn your K-8 Keyboarding Endorsement, connect with 21st century digital learners in K-8 classrooms and master today's digital media. The K-8 Keyboarding Endorsement program provides you with the knowledge, skills and credential to be
a qualified technology teacher, coordinator or director.
The St. Thomas Difference
This program focuses on the integration of information technology, models of learning and instructional systems design, and professional and ethical practice. Acquire skills and knowledge in the pedagogical applications of learning technology
in desktop publishing, databases, presentations, Web design, image editing, video production, multimedia and portfolio creation.
By earning this endorsement you will be able to:
- Evaluate related technologies and how they do and do not support the learning process.
- Apply current learning theory, instructional principles, research and appropriate assessment practices.
- Demonstrate use of computers for problem-solving, data collection, information management, communications, presentations and decision making.
- ď€ Design and develop student learning activities that integrate computing and other technologies.
- Demonstrate skills in using productivity tools for professional and personal use.
- Access information to enhance professional productivity.
- Understand how related technologies facilitate emerging roles of the learner and the educator.
The highly regarded St. Thomas K-8 Keyboarding Endorsement program is:
- Aligned with the five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
- Linked with the International Society on Technology for Educators (ISTE) and National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS)
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