When the endorsement first came out, there were 3 endorsements that were 'exempt' or 'valid' (not sure the exact language for becoming an ed-tech specialist. (computer science , library media, business education).
The language read something like this.. "the following endorsements are valid for ed tech specialist position"I vividly remember the orange colored paper from the AOE that I kept with my certification paperwork.
Those of us with these three certifications were allowed to be on one of the first peer review boards for ed tech endorsements.What followed was a great community through a program called "DOTS" that really shaped the job of ed-tech specialists. (Does anybody remember what DOTS stood for?) I think there were 30 of us in the DOTS cadre. Many of us met quarterly at Vita-Learn regional meetings and also as pre-conference job alike events).
I think we need another "DOTS" type initiative.The job has evolved, as has the needs for the job. The pandemic has transformed many industries, including ours. Talk about fast forward! AI is yet another transformative force. Even faster forward!
The Vermont School Librarian Association does an amazing job with advocacy for policies impacting their roles as school librarians.https://vsla.wildapricot.org/Data-Supporting-Libraries
They can serve as role models for us as we ask these questions.
The edtech specialist endorsements were last revised June 2018.If I'm not mistaken, I think that makes them up for revision soon.I wonder if the AOE would be willing to tap into the wisdom of this group to organize a focus group that could provide data, insight, and direction to those who will be involved with the next revision.I have personally witnessed the journey of many who have received and who seek that endorsement , including Patrick, Jennifer, Kate.These are brilliant thoughtful individuals who could be invaluable in a focus group that shapes the future of ed-tech in our state.How might we provide more advocacy for providing schools with equitable resources (I'm talking people, here not computers) around educational technology in our schools.
Dynamic Landscapes is right around the corner. I'm wondering if we can use it to have a face to face conversation about the needs for clarity regarding the pathway for ed-tech specialist endorsement. It would need some masterful facilitation, but it would be a good start.LucieHi,What positions require this anymore? Is the computer science endorsement replacing this?-Amanda<my first post to this listserv, lurker for 4.6 years - tremendous resource!>TL;DR: NVU-Johnson (now Vermont University) Graduate Continuing Education/Graduate Seminar is the path I used to complete this exact license in Fall of 2023:Long version:I acquired my Vermont EdTech license Fall of 2023, so I have some relatively recent experience.I'm a career changer. My first year of teaching began in August 2019. I'd completed UVM's MAT program for Middle School Science and ELA, but landed my first job as an EdTech Specialist based on my prior 20+ years in IT and consumer electronics. I was placed on an EdTech provisional for 2 years while I pursued licensure. My first UVM EdTech class was Spring 2020 (EDML325 - I passed somehow. Thank you, Lucie. Taking the capstone first was probably not the best idea). I was both performing *and* learning EdTech during COVID remote learning. Interesting times...My intention was to follow the UVM path all the way through, but during my process UVM's program began to restructure and classes I needed were no longer available. I got a provisional extension and was forced to look for other solutions.I found a class at NVU-Castleton called "EDU-5515-C USING TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS." That met several of the Content Topics for transcript review for 5440-42 Educational Technology Specialist.I then discovered the "Graduate Seminar" at NVU-Johnson. It was essentially a choose-your-own-adventure graduate-level course that you can take as many times as you need. I was in remote classes with anywhere from 8-20 people, each pursuing something entirely different (mostly in the education space). I could design my own syllabus, which I did for a class or two expressly to hit specific Content Topics for transcript review. Since NVU had their own EdTech licensure path at one point, I used some of their syllabi as a rigorous framework and to find source books/project suggestions. For one class, I ran a complete syllabus from a previously offered class. I used these Graduate Seminars, plus the two UVM classes and Castleton class I was able to take, to complete my licensure. I could have used Graduate Seminars for the whole thing if needed.If this is a path you find intriguing, I suggest you follow the link I provided above and connect with Professor David McGough (pronounced McGuff). If you are interested in hearing more about my non-traditional path to EdTech licensure, feel free to contact me off list.Take care,PatrickGreetings!Lucie's email is well timed. I've reached out to the AOE directly for clarity and information. Stay tuned.I got my Master's Degree in teaching with technology from Marlboro College (along with the tech integration endorsement) back in 2009; I was already licensed as an elementary classroom teacher. I served on a transcript review board for this endorsement, and enjoyed the process, but haven't participated on it *actively* since, oh, 2018 ish. The lack of current college programs and information about this endorsement feels like a passive-aggressive way to make it ... go away. But that's just the conspiracy theorist in me.I think.DBGreetings!A colleague is interested in becoming a fellow technology integrationist; I'm embarrassed to admit I'm no longer certain about the criteria for this endorsement. The AOE's own Website is ... clunky. I simply want a list of things a VT licensed teacher needs to do/complete to join our ranks. Can anyone point me in the right direction? And, with Marlboro College's grad program now gone, who offers requisite courses?Thanks!DB--
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