The Certificate in Teaching 21st Century Skills prepares educators to develop knowledge and skills in technology for teaching and learning. This 15-credit certificate will prepare K-16 teachers to use technology in interdisciplinary teaching using authentic project-based curriculum and instruction. Each course is designed to introduce key elements to address 21st Century skills. EDIT 701, focuses on Intel® Essentials curriculum organization strategies and uses of instructional technology based Understanding by Design principles. EDIT 702 based on Intel ®Thinking with Technology introduces tools for developing higher order thinking critical to 21st century skills. Interdisciplinary concepts of mathematics, science, and technology are addressed in EDMA 625, Math, Science and Technology I mathematics focus; EDSC 626 Math, Science, and Technology II , science focus; and EDIT 605 Instructional Applications of the Internet addresses national standards and global issues using Web 2.0 and 3.0 tools.

What the program offers you

• 15 credit certificate program in Certificate in Teaching 21st Century Skills
• Only New York higher education institution providing Intel® curriculum graduate courses
• Web 2.0 and 3.0 applied in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (STEM)
• Collaboration and collegial knowledge exchange in web-based and virtual learning environments
• Opportunity to become proficient in the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Professional development for leadership in P-16 STEM interdisciplinary curriculum
• Experience with curriculum development based on Understanding by Design
• Innovative strategies for project-based learning and critical thinking
• Classes are in variety of formats: online, virtual, video conference, in-person symposia, and professional conferences
• Exciting learning environments with practitioner instructional technology faculty
   

Program of Study

EDIT 701 Contemporary Strategies for Technology Integration in the Curriculum
EDIT 702 Critical Thinking and Communicating with Technology
EDMA 625 Mathematics, Science and Technology in Education I
EDSC 626 Mathematics, Science and Technology in Education II
EDIT 605 Instructional Applications of Internet