Digital Media and Learning Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
To complete the certificate in Digital Media and Learning, students must complete the five (5) steps outlined below:
1. Develop a personalized plan for meeting the program’s digital media and learning goals based on self-assessment and reflection in collaboration with the coordinator.
2. Attend four to five group meetings and/or program events of the Digital Media and Learning Certificate Program each semester to develop projects, share progress, and participate in a professional learning community.
3. Take nine (9) credits of technology-related coursework with a C or better from any combination of the following:
A. Complete approved courses:
DIGITAL TOOLS FOR LEARNING
B. Complete special course section designated with the “DML” emphasis. Examples of potential courses could include (and must be pre-approved by the Certificate Coordinator):
ELEMMID 472
SECNDED 472
CURRICULUM/METHODS/MATERIALS FOR THOSE WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND TEACHING
FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION IN A PLURALISTIC SOCIETY
C. Fulfill a “DML-option” contract to have a “DML” emphasis added to any course through the completion of a relevant, individually designed project. The intent to design a project must be approved by the instructor. The project itself will be developed under the direction and supervision of the Certificate Coordinator.
D. Other courses containing significant technology and/or digital media components as approved by the Certificate Coordinator. Examples of these courses could include such courses as:
TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
TECHNOLOGY FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
CIBME 245
INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS TEACHERS
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
COMPSCI 171
AI-POWERED WEB DESIGN
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
4. Acquire 6 or more points through participation at technology-themed events either on or off-campus or other approved co-curricular activities. A list of potential activities with related point values will be provided on a semester basis.
5. Complete a final reflective capstone activity.
All work will be compiled in an ePortfolio and assessed by the certificate coordinator.