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 and more 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)) |
| Spring 2009 |
4.33 (79) |
4.19 (70) |
4.57 (16) |
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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)
| Question | Results |
| 13. To what degree do you have access to adequate technology and computers in your current school to support your instruction? |
Excellent - 38% (170) 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.) |
Very important - 40% (158) Mostly important - 39% Somewhat - 21% Not at All Important - 1% |
| 16L. How often do you use Technology Standard 1 in your current setting? |
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.) |
Very Important - 41% (159) Mostly Important - 34% Somewhat Important - 4% Not at All Important - 1% |
| 16M. How often do you use Technology Standard 2 in your current setting? |
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? |
Very Successful - 28% (159) 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? |
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 or Moderately (total N) |
Supervisor (% Completely or 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