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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: Certificates:
Graduate Certificate in Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Quarter)

For students beginning their program August 26, 2024 or later

Educators must stay apprised of the latest technologies that support teaching and learning. This certificate provides teachers with the 21st-century knowledge, strategies, and skills to create effective and motivating learning environments, while actively engaging today’s technologically savvy students.

The courses in the certificate provide hands-on, practical opportunities to create learner-centered classrooms using the latest digital technologies. Teachers study ways to meet the needs of diverse learners by incorporating new technologies into instruction across grade levels and content areas.

Note on Endorsement, Licensure, or Certification

This program does not lead to an endorsement, certification, or licensure. Walden makes no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of this program or coursework for graduate credit within this program will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure.

The graduate degree program and coursework within the program in which you are enrolling may be accepted by many states toward upgrading or renewing a license or obtaining a salary increase (depending on state or district policy). Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Walden enrollment specialists can provide guidance on program requirements; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state and school district requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this certificate program will be prepared to:

  • Designs relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
  • Critiques current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.

Certificate Requirements

  • 20 total quarter credits

Curriculum

  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.

Course Sequence

The recommended course sequence is as follows:

Quarter Course Credits
Quarter 1 MEDU 6710 - Understanding the Impact of Technology on Education, Work, and Society 5 quarter credits
MEDU 6711 - Bridging Learning Theory, Instruction, and Technology 5 quarter credits
Quarter 2 MEDU 6712 - Supporting Information Literacy and Online Inquiry in the Classroom 5 quarter credits
MEDU 6713 - Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas 5 quarter credits