For the 2023-2024 school year, the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta and the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium are pleased to continue its partnership in providing professional learning for teachers interested in receiving graduate level course credit in the area of Educational Technology. Teachers who complete twenty-four hours of educational technology professional learning through the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium can leverage their ongoing professional learning -- learning that they would normally be undertaking -- toward the fulfillment of requirements of a University of Alberta graduate course, “Technology in Schools I.”
What does this collaboration between the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium and the University of Alberta look like for participants?
First, register in the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium educational technology sessions that most interest you, to a total of twenty-four hours of Professional Development. Eligible sessions for the 2022-2023 school year are those presented by Janet Bell and/or Darren Maltais. Once completed, provide the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium with evidence of session completion (via a checklist) and a 2-page “Portfolio Summary” document that explains the impact of your twenty-four hours of learning back in your classroom/school. The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium validates the completion of this work, and forwards your name to the University of Alberta.
Next, participants:
- Apply to the University of Alberta (if not already a student) and register in EDU 595.
- Complete a one hour Academic Research and Writing Bootcamp
- Write and submit a 1500-word research paper that has an educational technology focus. Papers are evaluated by the
University of Alberta course instructor on a pass/fail basis, and assuming you pass, you’ll receive credit in this 3-credit graduate course.
Credit in EDU 595: Technology in Schools I can be applied towards completion of the U of A’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology.
Target Audience
Teachers, School-based Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Learning Coaches, Inclusive Learning Teachers
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