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Graduate Certificate in ICT Education

“The more powerful technology becomes, the more indispensable good teachers are.”

Fullan, 1998

www.ictteachers.info

Agenda

• Background • Focus Group findings• Course Structure and Outcomes• PiL and MOS• Fees and Payment Options• Scholarships• Applications• Questions

Agenda


Background

• Who are The IT Masters ?

• Partnership with Microsoft

• Focus Groups and findings


Focus Group FindingsThe research confirmed initial concerns: • Significant issues with both the currency and relevance of the ICT

curriculum that is taught in many Australian schools;• Both the public and private teaching systems make on-going investment

in trying to lift the ICT skills of teachers but the training offered appears to be adhoc and of limited effectiveness;

• Many teachers are looking for real ways to integrate technology into their every day curriculum but in most cases do not have the knowledge, skills or support required;

• In most cases Teachers are not financially rewarded for completing further study, but will take on further studies related to their field of study.


Goal: Successful ICT Integration

• Professional development over 12 months to give you time to learn, practice, collaborate and reflect;

• Theoretical to actual;• Repeated exposure and practice of teaching strategies, developing

expertise;• Interest sustained through relevant and embedded assessment.


Course Structure

Semester 1 Technology Partners in Learning 1

Educational Applications of Information Technology

Semester 2 Technology Partners in Learning 2

Information and Communication Technology Fundamentals


Course Structure• Two Semesters – breather breaks • Distance Education• Part-time study over 12 months• Approx 6 to 12 hours per week per subject, depending on

experience

20th Semester

Begins

Feb March April May June

13th Start Break

7th End

Break

13th – 23rdExams


Partners in Learning

A peer coaching program to help teachers:

• Plan and implement instructional activities that integrate technology into the curriculum;

• Plan and implement a Peer Coaching program;

• Use communication skills to promote discussion about instruction;

• Collaborate with colleagues/executive staff to ensure that coaching is a part of the school’s professional development plan.


Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Gives you the confidence to effectively manage applications and integrate these skills within your classroom.

Word 2003 PowerPoint 2003

Excel 2003 Outlook 2003


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• 1235 teachers doing Postgraduate Education in 2004 = Australia’s 5th largest provider


Learner

Subject Forum

Microsoft Official

Academic Courseware

StudyGuide

E-Learning

Mentors

ExamPreparation

material

How will you study?


Entrance Requirements• Applicants will generally be expected to have a degree in any

discipline;

• Applicants with a Teaching Diploma may be considered for admission if they have at least 4 years of teaching experience;

• Applicants will need to be practicing teachers, or at least have access to teachers and classrooms, to be able to complete assessments;

• Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents residing in Australia.


Study Fees

• $1400 per subject – 4 subjects to complete

• Includes all text books, study guides, e-learning, CSU online library access, online forums and mentor support.


Payment Options

• Interest free government loan (FEE-Help)– Full fee Post Graduate study is tax deductible.– 10% discount for early FEE-Help repayments

over $500.– Home study, study computer, Internet, etc

is also partially claimable.

• Scholarships


Microsoft ICT Teacher Scholarships – 2006

Call for Applications

• 20 full scholarships for applicants teaching in rural/isolated and/or financially disadvantaged schools.

• 20 part scholarships open to all applicants, awarded on merit.


ApplicationsClosing date 25 November

Send applications, including scholarship applications, to

The IT Masters

PO Box 69

Mentone VIC 3194

More info:Go to www.ictteachers.info


Outcomes

• Join the Microsoft Partners in Learning community

• Accreditation as a Microsoft Office Specialist

• Grad Cert that articulates to Master of Ed

• Alumni = 25% discount on CSU Wines


Questions

Thank You

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