What is TTL-Professional
Academy?
Dates: June 2 - 27 & July 7 - August 1
TTL Professional Follow-up Information. SPRING
TTL Professional Follow-up Information. FALL
Participant Application - Due April 18
Colleges offering Credit: BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSU,
AND USD
Privates: USF & AUG
Lead Instructor: Shannon Amiotte
Number of Credits: 3 graduate
Cost: 54.10 per credit (3 credits = $162.30)
See academy documents for Syllabus
The Professional Academy for Technology in Teaching and Learning is a 4 week opportunity for South Dakota K-12 educators to enhance their instructional design process, as well as their technology skills, in the context of collaborative study groups. This year’s primary focus of the summer academy is to help launch professional development for all educators that introduces the practices set by National Board of Professional Teaching Standards – practices that demand reflection, portfolio collections, and student work analysis. The desired outcome is that teachers will design instructional, technology-rich units of study that are to be implemented during the school term following academy participation. Follow-up experiences will focus on participant’s professional growth, daily and reflective practices, and national board certification.
Basic TTL Academy Purpose
The 2003 Professional TTL Academy will continue to develop highly qualified South Dakota Educators. Professional TTL will focus on creating a cadre of teachers that understand and practice the Five Core Propositions of what “Every Teacher Should Know and Be Able To Do” as set forth by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. This will provide participating teachers with the knowledge, competencies and understandings to apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the learning needs of students and engage in teaching practices that reflect the National Board Professional Teaching Standards. (http://www.nbpts.org)
2003 TTL-Professional Participant will have opportunities to:
- Examine current research to evaluate instructional design and make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
- Design technology-rich units of study that support the diverse needs of learners.
- Increase competency in the use of select digital technologies that support classroom instruction and enhance professional practice.
- Reflect on daily practice, professional growth, and technology-driven reform in teaching and learning.