Educational
Media & Technology Program
Frequently Asked Questions
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Teacher Certification &
Ed Tech Endorsement |
Teacher
Certification
Do
I have to have a State of Michigan teaching
certification to be admitted to either the MA
or Certificate program?
No,
teacher certification [in any state] is not
a requirement for admission to either the EDMT
MA or EDMT Graduate Certificate program. You
do need to have an undergraduate degree.
I
want to be certified to teach. Will your master's
program help me do that?
No,
our master's program is not a teacher preparation
degree program. See the College of Education - Office of Academic Advising information for students seeking initial certification and entering with a bachelor degree.
Educational Technology Endorsement (MDE Code: NP)
What is the Educational Technology Endorsement? What are the benefits of having the endorsement?
The Educational Technology endorsement is for already certified teachers.
The purpose of the endorsement is to encourage the development of Information Age learning practices and techniques throughout the learning communities of Michigan by recognizing the accomplishments of educators who gain expertise in such skills and by creating new avenues and incentives for the use of Information Age practices in professional development, as well as by creating a growing cadre of highly skilled professionals with such knowledge and skills.
Teachers holding this endorsement may have opportunities to mentor other teachers and provide leadership by example in the schools where they are employed. This endorsement is not intended to relieve the responsibilities of Michigan educators to be prepared to use Information Age tools and learning techniques and processes. To the contrary, the expectations set forth in the State Board's policy that all educators and administrators will be prepared to use Information Age tools and learning techniques and processes remains a strong expectation.
SBE Educ Tech Standards-Matrix June 02.doc (Taken (rephrased) from http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EducucationalTech_Standards-Matrix_June_02_35658_7.doc on January 10, 2005)
What classes can I teach with the Educational Technology Endorsement (NP code)?
The Michigan Department of Education has documented classes that can be taught by holders of various endorsements as impacted No Child Left Behind. Take a look at their document which was effective December 2004 to see what classes holders of the NP - Educational Technology Endorsement can teach.
What is needed to apply for the Educational Technology Endorsement?
To apply for the endorsement, you need to give:
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a photocopy of your latest Michigan certificate (front side only) to Nancy Dahl, Coordinator of Extended Programs & Educational Outreach in the Office of Academic Services at 206 Porter Bldg., Ypsilanti MI 48197.
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a photocopy of transcripts if you have credits that are not from Eastern Michigan University to:
Amy Eastman, Coordinator, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification and Continuing Certification
Office of Academic Services
John W. Porter Building
Suite 206
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
(NOTE: Please do not send original transcripts to Eastern Michigan University.)
- the completed Additional Endorsement Application form to your EDMT advisor for her or his signature.
Do not send payment with your application; Michigan Department of Education will bill you at a later date.
How much does it cost to apply for the Educational Technology Endorsement?
The application fee for the endorsement is $50. The Michigan Department of Education will bill you; do not send a payment to Eastern Michigan University.
