21st Century Educator

21st CENTURY EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION

STRAND: Instruction
COURSE: 36 HOURS
MEMBER COST: $695
NON-MEMBER COST: $735

Purpose: The purpose of the TCEA 21st Century Educator certification program is to provide extensive professional development for district administrators, campus principals, assistant principals, teachers, and librarians. The emphasis will be on developing strategic leadership skills to ensure that effective and engaging 21st century educational technology learning experiences for students are being provided and on changing classroom instruction to match the needs of today’s students. Participants who successfully complete the certification requirements will be fully prepared to lead a campus in any Texas school system toward innovative technology use and educational achievement.

Required Courses (click to view)

Course	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Implementing Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) This webinar will provide participants with a variety of helpful resources to assist them regardless of where they are in the process of implementing a BYOT\BYOD.	webinar	3 2:00pm- 5:00pm	09/13/12
Moving from Print to Digital Federal and state policy makers are encouraging districts to move from printed textbooks to digital content. What’s the reality? What’s required? What’s the path? This session will explore these questions and help participants think through the necessary steps a district must take to make this happen.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	10/04/12
Personalize the Web for You Web 3.0 is about personalization and individualism. This session will familiarize you with the new web and tools that will help maximize your time and productivity while online.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	09/20/12
True Technology Integration Participants will understand what technology integration is, and, more importantly, what it isn’t. They will examine examples of true technology integration and will develop one of their own to take away.	webinar series (select all)	6 4:30pm - 6:30pm	10/25/12, 11/01/12, and 11/08/12
Understanding and Building 21st Century Skills Using Tony Wagner’s “Survival Skills for the 21st Century,” participants will explore exactly what students must master before they leave our schools. They will discover different ways to help students build these skills through technology.	webinar series (select all)	4 4:30pm - 6:30pm	10/18/12 and 10/19/12
Elective Courses (see choices below)	Various	10
Final Project A culminating, real-world project that incorporates all of the learning from the year.	varies*	10

Final Project Rubric (click to view)

Description	Exceeds Expectations (3 points)	Meets Expectations (2 points)	Below Expectations (1 points)
Project Related to Skills and Strategies of Workshops and Webinars	Final project should clearly identify at least 4 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.	Final project clearly identifies 2 - 3 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.	Final project identifies fewer than 2 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.
Personal Research to Support Strategies of Final Project	Final project includes personal research from at least 4 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.	Final project includes personal research from 2 - 3 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.	Final project includes personal research from less than 2 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.
Support Quality Teaching and Learning	Final project clearly identifies at least 4 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.	Final project clearly identifies 2 - 3 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.	Final project identifies less than 2 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.
Professionalism of Project	Project nicely presented with narrative to set the context for the project. No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Proper and professional English used to communicate information.	Narrative context accompanies project. Project lacks a professional look. A few spelling and/or grammar errors. Proper and professional English used to communicate information.	Project appears to be put together with very little effort or thought to its value. Many spelling and/or grammar errors. Appears as if project was not proofed prior to submitting. Lacks professional look and feel.
Additional Criteria for Specific Certification Projects (refer to specific project rubric)	Exceeds expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.	Meets expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.	Is below expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.

Elective Courses (click to view)

Courses	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Assessing Technology Literacy in Staff and Students This webinar will discuss various ways to assess technology literacy in both staff and students, including the use of electronic portfolios. NCLB requirements will also be covered.	webinar	2 4:00pm - 6:00pm	12/06/12
Beyond Searching: Finding Resources on the Visible and Invisible Web This webinar will examine ways to search effectively beyond the simple Google search, including a variety of search engines and directories.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	03/28/13
Curriculum Design This webinar series is designed for those who may not have a strong background in curriculum development. It offers an in-depth examination of the difference between curriculum and instruction using the Technology Applications TEKS as a framework. Participants will go through a brief curriculum revision process during the workshop.	webinar series (select all)	6 4:00pm - 5:30pm	1/11/13, 1/25/13, 2/15/13, and 3/1/13
Cyber Safety and Security Too often, student's online interactions are questionable and unproductive, and usually without adult supervision. This set of two webinars will help teachers, technology leaders, and parents understand what students should know to use technology appropriately. Participants will focus on strategies for implementing digital citizenship programs in their schools.	webinar series (select all)	4 4:00pm-5:30pm	10/11/12 and 10/18/12
iDevices for Students with Disabilites This hands-on workshop examines the role the iPad and iPod touch should take in the classroom for special needs learners. Apps for modification and differentiation will be covered, along with accessibility features of the devices. (Note: This is an intermediate level course. Participants should already be familiar with the basics of iPad or iPod touch use. If a participant does not already have an iPad, he/she may purchase one from TCEA.)	face to face or webinar	6 8:30am-3:30pm or 3:30pm - 6:30pm	Face to Face 10/22/12 or Webinars 10/04/12 and 10/11/12
Implementing and Developing Project-Based Learning in the Classroom Designed for teachers and instructional coaches, attendees will learn first-hand about project based learning by experiencing a project from beginning to end. Attendees will then use that experience as a guide as they develop their own project(s). Attendees will benefit from additional tools and supports that will be available. This session will conclude with each attendee sharing their project-based learning activity. This is a two day workshop.	face to face	12 8:30am - 3:30pm	10/24/12 and 10/25/12
Implementing an Effective Research Process for Your Campus The research process has changed based on the prevalence of information overload and 21st century skills and tools. This workshop will provide participants with a strategy to implement an improved research process on their campuses successfully.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	11/19/12
iTeach, iLearn: iPad In the Classroom This hands-on workshop takes you beyond "cool apps" for the iPad to how to best use the mobile device in the classroom for authentic learning. Participants may bring their own iPads or register to use one of TCEA's and then develop an entire integrated lesson on a particular TEK or topic. The lesson will include a variety of resources, all of which can be accessed on the iPad, that focus on the differentiation of learning, both process and product, for each student. (Note: This is an intermediate level course. Participants should already be familiar with the basics of iPad use.)	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	10/20/12 or 05/06/13
Leadership Skills Using Jim Collins' "Good to Great" principles, participants will learn what distinguishes a Level 5 leader, will create a BHAG for their campus/district, define their Hedgehog Concept and core values, and create a Mars Group for effective change.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	11/15/12
Leading and Supporting School Districts through Project-Based Learning Designed for administrators and instructional coaches, attendees will learn first-hand about project based learning and strategies for sustaining effective PBL implementations. Through peer review and reflection, attendees will have the opportunity to develop a plan (including a timeline) for deploying PBL across a campus/district, design rubrics for observations, and structure a revision process for continued innovation. Best practices related to campus administrators will be highlighted. Bring your team, including your campus administrator, and receive a discount on registration.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	10/26/12
Leading in the 21st Century Managing and sustaining successful technology integration programs involves modeling uses of technologies for your staff. During this fast-paced webinar, learn a wide array of online tools and apps that can support you in your role as a leader. Learn new approaches for improving your interpersonal communication skills, leadership strategies, and tips for helping your staff integrate technology.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	09/27/12
Leading with the iPad This session goes beyond "cool apps" and discusses how campus and district leaders can use the iPad to be more effective and efficient in their jobs. Attendees will learn how to manage classroom implementations of these devices. They will practice using apps to change learning and will see what peripheral devices can and should be used with the iPad 1 and 2. (Note: This is not an introductory course. Participants should already be familiar with basic iPad functions before attending. If a participant does not already have an iPad, he/she may purchase one from TCEA.)	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	11/03/12
Making the Move Towards Blended Learning Blending regular teaching and learning with online and virtual experiences provides new ways for students to be successful.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	11/29/12
Mobile Devices in the Classroom Banned or embraced? This webinar will focus on the issues and potential solutions for using mobile devices in the classroom for learning.	webinar	2 4:00pm - 6:00pm	11/15/12
Moving Your AUP to an RUP Education today requires a different view of the acceptable use policy that embraces BYOD /BYO T and responsible use by students and staff. This webinar will discuss how to move your outdated AUP to a Responsible Use Policy with information on training required to be successful.	webinar	2 4:00pm - 6:00pm	11/08/12
The New Technology Application TEKS and You This webinar will examine the newly-adopted Technology Application TEKS for grades K-12 and what they should look like in both the regular and the technology classroom.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	03/28/12
QR Codes in the Classroom This webinar will examine ways to use Quick Response Codes in the classroom to engage students and enhance learning.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	12/06/12
Technology Tips for Bilingual Classrooms Technology is the perfect tool to help differentiate instruction for all students, whether gifted and talented, ESL, special needs, or regular. During this session, we will highlight best practices for embracing technologies for successful implementation in a bilingual classroom. Join us as we explore and design content-rich, 21st century learning environments for your students.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	02/21/13