Technology Requirement

In November of 2006 the College of Education (COE) adopted a technology requirement in the form of making it necessary for initial teacher certification candidates beginning Fall 2006 enrolled in TED 2251, TED 3550 and TED 5650/5150 to have laptop computer.

The college made the decision in May of 2007 to delay implementation of this requirement until Fall 2008.  However, at that time we still highly recommended that students enrolled in these classes for Fall 2007 have the college-specified laptop, because these courses include activities that require access to technology while in the field. The TED 2551 class assignments are geared toward extensive use of a variety of technologies for teaching and learning, including being able to communicate virtually with individuals being mentored.  Further, all three of these classes are designed to meet Standard 7 of the state’s Administrative Rules for teacher certification. They also support the state superintendent’s call for 21st century skills for classroom teachers. 

For more information, click on the “Letter from the Dean” link above or on COE FAQs.