How this program will help me in K-12 Education

Our future in K-12 EducationFatemeh ParsinezhadCarrie Pilichowski

Organizations to think about joining:Edutopia : http://www.edutopia.org

Organizations to think about joining:*International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE):https://www.iste.org/

Job Postings:Become a TEACHER: - Look for teaching jobs at:http://www.academiccareers.com/ - When school districts post openings.

Job Postings:*Instructional Designer at Connections Academy:https://re22.ultipro.com/CON1019/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*3870D341BADEA506*Instructional Designer at Amplify: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH14/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=WIRELESSGENERATION&cws=1&rid=3116*Instructional Designer at Empire Business Group:https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/Instructional-Designer-80K-FT-Direct-Hire/5f7e302a/?source=cpc-indeed-tech-priority-indeed

How can you get these jobs?Complete this program for a degree in Education.Have (3+ years) of experience in the Instructional Design area.Learn Adobe Captivate or similar e-learning tool. (Getting a certificate is even better!)Have experience in using Adobe Captivate or similar tool.Create a portfolio to show your previous work using these tools.Have experience within K-12 education.

Interesting books to read:Instructional Design for Teachers: Improving Classroom PracticeBy: Alison A. Carr-ChellmanOne reviewer describes: Small and short book. Quickly and concisely details instructional design theories and provides examples of teacher experiences from various classrooms.

Interesting books to read:Concept Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking ClassroomBy: H.Lynn Erickson"The book provides the foundation for understanding the structure of knowledge, Bloom's taxonomy (original and revised), and the terminology associated with contemporary instructional practice. It has a style that enables the reader to assimilate complex ideas easily. (Lois Lanning, Assistant Superintendent of Schools)

Interesting books to read:Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom: Skills for the 21st Century. By: G.R. MorrisonAs one reviewer states: This book presents the NteQ (iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry) model for integrating computers into the K-12 classroom (although most examples seem to come from grades 5-6). The model, which involves specifying objectives, specifying the problem, manipulating the data, presenting the results, and assessment, is very sound and effective.

Interesting books to read:Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based ApproachBy: K. Cennamo, J. Ross & P. ErtmerNote: Dr. Ertmer from the Learning Design and Technology Department at Purdue is one of the Authors of this book!Description of book: Equips readers with the knowledge, creative and critical thinking skills, and confidence needed to become self-directed learners who can successfully navigate the constantly changing environment of technology integration in the classroom.

Cool Tools for Education:Glogsterhttp://www.glogster.com/#1 Educational Tool in America

Cool Tools for Education:Edmodohttps://www.edmodo.comConnects over 31 million students and teachers

Cool Tools for Education:Schoologyhttps://www.schoology.com/A great Learning Management System.

Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important. -Bill GatesTeaching in the Internet age means we must teach tomorrows skills today. Jennifer Fleming