What is TTL
Para-Professional?
Dates: June 2 - 13 & June 16 - 27
Participant Application - Due April 18
Colleges offering Credit: BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSU, USD
Privates: USF & AUG
Lead Instructor: Tammy Bauck
Number of Credits: 2 Undergraduate
Cost: 54.10 per credit (2 credits = $108.20)
See academy documents for Syllabus
The Paraprofessional TTL Academy is in response to and in support of the Every Teacher/Teacher Quality Grant received by DECA and the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation regarding para-professionals. The two week TTL 2003 for Para-Professionals academy will provide a technology-rich professional growth opportunity for non-certified K-12 educators. This TTL Academy component will establish a knowledgeable educational community that supports effective teaching and learning in technology-rich classrooms.
Purpose:
The purpose of this academy is to cover the fundamental concepts of computer and telecommunication uses in education. Extensive hands-on technology training will enhance the abilities of participants to support classroom instruction.
- Core
Curriculum - Instructional Support/Practice:
- Working knowledge of the five propositions of National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
- Collaborative practice and professional growth
- Working knowledge of the implications of NCLB legislation relative to South Dakota
- Core
Curriculum – Integration of Technology:
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet research, resources, and site evaluation
- Software evaluation and use
- Use of graphic organizers (Inspiration)
- Web Page Design
- Use of telecommunication infrastructure (DDN, WebCT, state email, listservs)