K-12 Teachers of computers, keyboarding and related technology applications
Teachers of computers, keyboarding and related technology applications license (8710.4525)
Apply
To apply to this program, download and complete the Additional Licensure Application form [PDF].
Submit application package directly to the Student Services office:
- Student Services
College of Education and Human Development
360 Education Sciences Building
56 River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-6501
Email: cehdinfo@umn.edu
Application Deadlines:
- Summer session admission—February 1
- Fall semester admission—June 1
- Spring semester admission—October 1
Endorsement requirements
For those individuals who need keyboarding and/or computer applications courses, keyboarding and computer applications courses are available at technical and community colleges. At the University of Minnesota the following courses are available:
Computing technical content/skills:
CI 5301—Foundations of Computer Applications for Business and
Education (3 cr)
Instructional uses of computers and representative business, education,
and marketing applications, including word processing, databases,
spreadsheets, and graphic design.
Keyboarding technical content/skills:
Competency exam administered by University of Minnesota or evidence of prior keyboarding instruction
Professional methods meeting endorsement requirements:
CI 5300—Teaching Introductory Computer Concepts and Skills (2 cr)
Pedagogical strategies for teaching keyboarding and word processing.
CI 5351—Technology Tools for
Educators (3 cr)
Develop skills in using technology applications to support teaching and learning.
Internet applications, presentation sofware, Web 2.0 technologies, and Website development
CI 5361—Teaching and Learning with the Internet (3 cr)
Implications/challenges in using Internet-based technologies in
classroom. Pedagogical models.
CI 5390—Field Experience in Learning Technologies (2 cr)
Student teaching practicum in computer skills and
concepts.
Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE)
Information regarding the required content knowledge exam may be acquired through the MTLE website
Forms
Upon completion of program requirements, submit the following forms to Student Services:
- K-12 Computer Endorsement Program Form [Word or PDF]
-
Application for an Addition to a Minnesota Education License [Word]
or [PDF
]
(available from Minnesota Department of Education )
Program Faculty
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Jennifer Cherry
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
University of Minnesota
125 Peik Hall
159 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55445
Phone: 612-624-7442
Email: cherry@umn.edu
Direct any questions to Jennifer Cherry at cherry@umn.edu
Revised August 2011
