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:• W210: Explores technology in schools and introduces the CEL• W310: Focus on teaching technology skills to K-12 students (and other

teachers)• W435: Focus on technology coaching, leadership, and “getting it done”• W220: Skills-focused class (hardware, software,

basic programming and server-related skills for K-12)• W410: One 6-credit practicum during

your student teaching semester where you put what you have learned into practice

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

• 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, contact Chip Easterling (weasterl@indiana.edu)

3. Register for W210 this fall!1. Even if you just want to “try it out” for one semester2. You are taking the prerequisite right now (W200)