Educational Technology Credential Courses

Lower Division

ETEC 110 Introduction to Computers as Tools

Introduction to operations, terminology, and components of computing systems. Introduction to computer applications including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Introduction to University e-mail systems, and electronic searching. Traditional grading only.

Upper Division

ETEC 444 Computer Technology in Education, Level I

Introduction to educational computer technology: resources and tools for professional use; strategies for integrating computers into teaching; applications to diverse learners; and legal, ethical, and societal issues. This course satisfies the California Level 1 teaching credential computer technology standard. (Seminar 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours, 3 units)

ETEC 411 Assessment of Computer Technology Competency, Level I

ETEC 411 satisfies the Level I California educational technology requirement. This five-week, one-unit assessment course is designed for teaching credential candidates to demonstrate , rather than develop , their Level I technology competencies, including resources and tools for professional use; strategies for integrating computers into teaching; applications to diverse learners; and legal, ethical, and societal issues. The course provides guidelines and resources for hands-on, portfolio, and other assessments held on the fifth and final week. Those who need to develop their competencies should take ETEC 444, Computer Technology in Education, Level I.

ETEC 523 Computer Technology in Education, Level II

Prerequisites: ETEC 444 or equivalent experience satisfying the California Level 1 computer technology standard. Advanced principles for integrating computer technology into learning environments to improve: planning, designing and implementing learning experiences; educational communication and collaboration; assessment and evaluation. This course satisfies the California Level 2 computer technology standard. (Seminar 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours, 3 units)

This course is offered in online / hybrid formats in addition to traditional format.

ETEC 449 Technology Applications for Educators

Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. Contemporary applications of technology in learning, and the management of instruction. Demonstration and hands-on experience with computer and media applications in educational settings. Topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 12 units with different topics.

ETEC 449 A. Internet Resources for Educators

This course introduces students to the growing number of Internet-based educational resources for educators. The course provides discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on experience in the use of computer communication tools, including e-mail, file transfer protocol (FTP), newsgroups, listservs, and the World Wide Web. May be taken for graduate credit.

ETEC 449 B. Evaluation and Selection of Institutional Technology Resources

This course introduces students to a variety of evaluation instruments and techniques for evaluating and selecting instructional technology resources to support the California curriculum frameworks. They will become familiar with exemplary programs and learn to evaluate new programs in terms of these exemplars.

Last update: 3/23/06