Technology Proficiencies Expected
INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Earth & Space Science and Environmental Science
Special Education LBSI: undergraduate, graduate
Special Education Vision: undergraduate, graduate
ADVANCED PROGRAMS
Chief School Business Official
School Counselor (alignment chart)
Technology Assessments
Elementary Education, undergraduate
Elementary Education, graduate
Special Education: LBSI, undergraduate
Special Education: LBSI, graduate
Chief School Business Official
Instructional Technology exam, project
Special Education: LBSII technology performance assessment, rubric1, rubric2
Superintendent assisgnment, rubric
Technology Assessment Data (see Unit Annual Reports)
Comparison by On-Campus and Off-Campus Programs
Technology Resources at NIU:
Smart Classroom General Information
Smart Classroom Locations and more Locations
Smart Classroom Trainers/Technicians
Internet Connection including wireless access and locations
Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center
David W. Raymond Grant for the Use of Technology in Teaching
College of Education
Summary of technology supported instruction
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.
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Student Teacher (Mean (total N)) |
Cooperating Teacher (Mean (total N)) |
University Supervisor (Mean (total N)) |
| Spring 2009 | coming soon | coming soon | coming soon |
| Fall 2009 |
4.35 (80) |
4.29 (98) |
4.09 (32) |
| Spring 2009 |
4.33 (79) |
4.19 (70) |
4.57 (16) |
| Fall 2008 |
4.25 (95) |
4.10 (77) |
4.11 (11) |
| Spring 2008 |
4.34 (137) |
4.42 (137) |
4.40 (29) |
| Fall 2007 |
4.22 (138) |
4.27 (147) |
4.22 (54) |
Key: 5 = Very well, 4 = Well, 3 = Adequately, 2 = Somewhat, 1 = Not at all
Technology-Related Results from Teacher Graduate Assessment
One Year Out
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?
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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
Technology-Related Results from Teacher Graduate Assessment
Five Years Out (2003 Completers)
13. To what degree do you have access to adequate technology and computers in your current school to support your instruction? (N = 170)
Excellent - 38%
Adequate - 49%
Minimal - 14%
No Access - 0%
16L. How important is Technology Standard 1 in your current setting? (Technology Standard 1: The hardware and software necessary to integrate technology in your classes in an appropriate and responsible manner.) (N = 158)
Very important - 40%
Mostly important - 39%
Somewhat - 21%
Not at All Important - 1%
16L. How often do you use Technology Standard 1 in your current setting? (N = 158)
Use all of the time - 23%
Use most of the time - 37%
Use Some of the Time - 38%
Do Not Use at All - 1%
16M. How important is Technology Standard 2 in your current setting? (Technology Standard 2: Ways to integrate technology into your classes to support learning by all students.) (N = 159)
Very Important - 41%
Mostly Important - 34%
Somewhat Important - 4%
Not at All Important - 1%
16M. How often do you use Technology Standard 2 in your current setting? (N = 159)
Use All of the Time - 26%
Use Most of the Time - 31%
Use Some of the Time - 42%
Do Not Use at All - 1%
19E. What do you think is your current level of success using technology for classroom instruction? (N = 159)
Very Successful - 28%
Moderately Successful - 54%
Somewhat Successful - 17%
Not at All Successful - 1%
19E. How has your level of success using technology for classroom instruction changed since you began teaching? (N = 159)
Increased Success - 68%
About the Same Success - 29%
Decreased Success - 3%
Technology-Related Results from Educational Administration Graduate Assessment
One Year Out
35. Extent to which graduate is prepared to apply technology to support school management functions
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Educational Administration Graduate (% Completely/Moderately (total N) |
Supervisor (Completely/Moderately (total N)) | |
| 2009 |
42% (24) |
NA |
| 2008 |
43% (37) |
NA |
Key: 1 = Not at all, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Moderately, 4 = Completely
37. Extent to which graduate is prepared to apply technology applications to suport assessment and evaluation efforts
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Educational Administration Graduate (% All or Most of the Time (total N)) |
Supervisor (All or Most of the Time (total N)) | |
| 2009 |
51% (24) |
NA |
| 2008 |
43% (37) |
NA |
Key: 1 = Not at all, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Moderately, 4 = Completely