Like teaching? Like technology?The Computer Educator License

What is a Computer Educator License (CEL?)• It’s a add-on to your current license – whether you are an elementary

or secondary education major

• 18 additional credit hours beyond W200:• Four 3-credit courses (W210, W310, W220, and W435)• One 6-credit practicum during your student teaching semester

What is a Computer Educator License (CEL?)• Allows you to be a technology coach/facilitator in a K-12 school or

district in Indiana • This means you could be a coach or facilitator

for using technology in the classroom• helping other teachers in using and integrating

technology in schools

• Also allows you to teach computing classes: elementary computing labs, HS computer applications, programming, web design, etc

Why pursue a CEL?• Identifies you to potential employers as a technology specialist,

increasing your opportunities and potentially your marketability

• For elementary or secondary majors• Fulfills the requirement for elementary education majors in the new

program for a minor.• Teach computing classes in your age/grade range in addition to your

primary license

• Provides a basic introduction to being a technology leader/specialist in K-12 schools

What do we do in CEL courses?• Expand on some of the W200 topics, but work on longer-term,

more field based projects• Design your own computer lab• Create a website to help students learn something• Visit local schools and talk with teachers/administrators about how they

use technology (field experiences and field trips)• Create your own technology-related course and projects• Create programs, applications, and scripts for classroom use

• Learn through doing • Create things that you may make later as a teacher,

but with the support of your CEL instructors NOW• Work with tech and real K-12 students• Work on projects that can be more customized

to your goals and strengths

What do I do if I am interested?1. Visit our website: http://www.indiana.edu/~cel/

2. For more information about the CEL program, Bryan Hoey (brhoey@indiana.edu) or Dr. Leftwich (aleftwic@indiana.edu)

3. Register for W210 this fall!1. Even if you just want to “try it out” for one semester (So plan ahead!)2. You are taking the prerequisite right now (W200)

Courses in the CELCourses Credits When is it

offered?

Courses required after W200 but before student teaching

W210: Survey of Computer-Based Education 3 Fall Only

W310: Integrating Technology/Computer-Based Teaching Methods

3 Spring Only

W220: Topics in Computer Education: Hardware, Software, and Programming

3 Spring Only

W435: Tech Leadership in K-12 Education 3 Fall Only

Practicum Experience (during or “attached to” student teaching semester)

W410: Practicum in Computer Education 6 Any semester