Program requirements for candidate technology use vary by program, please see the table below for a description by program.
Links to Program Technology Requirements, Proficiencies, Assessments, Data
Technology Resources at NIU:
Smart Classroom General Information
Smart Classroom Locations, Locations
Smart Classroom Trainers/Technicians
Internet Connection including wireless access and locations
Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center
College of Education
LiveText and Technology Workshops
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Technology-Related Exit Survey Results
Q12. Rate how well the candidate is prepared to integrate current technology effectively and appropriately into instructional methods.
| Year | Student Teacher (Mean (total N)) | Cooperating Teacher (Mean (total N)) | University Supervisor (Mean (total N)) |
| Fall 2007 | 4.22 (138) | 4.27 (147) | 4.22 (54) |
| Spring 2007 | 4.31 (158) | 4.27 (155) | 4.16 (139) |
| Spring 2006 | 4.21 (164) | 4.19 (194) | 3.89 (119) |
| Spring 2005 | 4.10 (179) | 4.03 (207) | 4.05 (83) |
Key: 5 = Very well, 4 = Well, 3 = Adequately, 2 = Somewhat, 1 = Not at all
Technology-Related Teacher Graduate Assessment Results
Technology 1: To what extent does the teacher use the hardware and software necessary to integrate technology into classes in an appropriate and responsible manner?| 2008 | ||
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Key: 1 = Not at all, 2 = Some of the time, 3 = Most of the time, 4 = All of the time
Technology 2: To what extent does the teacher integrate technology into classes to support learning by all students?
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Key: 1 = Not at all, 2 = Some of the time, 3 = Most of the time, 4 = All of the time