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Technology Integrator Certificate Program


The Technology Integrator Certificate Series was developed by University of Michigan-Flint instructional technologists, in conjunction with teachers from Huron Valley Schools and are now available to K-12 teachers nationwide. 

Detailed care was taken to ensure quality, applicable, lectures and assignments were developed for K-12 teachers and administrators.   The response from teachers has been overwhelming.

Our certificate programs offer different tracks so teachers can "jump in" to the area they need most!   All courses within the programs offer SB-CEUs.  You can focus on obtaining your Technology Integrator Certification or you can pick and choose which courses best fit your instructional needs.   Course prices range from $50 to $95 and offer the flexibility of the online environment.

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Technology Integrator I Get the basics from computer terminology to online teaching methods.  Three tracks are available.
Technology Integrator II This series ventures into specific areas of technology integration.  Everything from online research to best practices for technology integration!  Five tracks are available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

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Computer Fundamentals

You don't have to know everything to be at ease  with your computer.  This course covers information that will help you understand why things are the way they are and how they work.  Learn about hard drives, memory, operating systems and more in this course. Back to Top


June 15 - June 21
July 6 - July 12

 

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Key Applications

Acquaint yourself with the basic features of spreadsheets, word processors, and databases.  Show you understand what application works best for each project. Back to Top

June 22 - July 5
July 13- July 26

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Living Online Learn the basics of the Internet.  Demonstrate your skills with electronic mail and Web browsers while collaborating with colleagues about the social impact of the Internet. Back to Top May 25 - June 1
June 15 - June 22
July 20 - July 27
Aug 17 - Aug 24
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Microsoft Word Become truly proficient in Microsoft Word.  Create basic documents, tables, graphics, for your classroom.  Word is not just for typing anymore. Back to Top June 22 - July 19
July 6 - Aug 2
June 22 - July 19
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Microsoft Excel Learn core techniques of Microsoft Excel including formulas, functions and charts.  Learn to use 3D workbook formulas and functions.  Excel is great for grade books. Back to Top July 6 - July 20
Aug 3 - Aug 17
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Microsoft PowerPoint Learn Microsoft PowerPoint, one of today's most exciting educational tools.  Create presentations with a variety of graphics, fonts, and interactive links. Back to Top July 20 - Aug 3
Aug 17 - Aug 31
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Intro to Teaching Online Learn the technologies educators are using all over the world to present online courses.  Through participation in this course, you will learn what tools work best in your classroom. Back to Top June 8 - June 21
July 20 - Aug 2
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Blackboard Basics Learn the basics of Blackboard, one of the nation's leading online course tools.  Prepare and post documents in a course shell, use outside resources, and create discussion threads, tests, and quizzes. Back to Top July 6 - July 20
Aug 3 - Aug 17
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Microsoft FrontPage Learn to build your own website.  This course teaches you to create your own pages, link to outside websites, design feedback forms, and use special effect graphics. Back to Top July 13 - July 27
Aug 10 - Aug 27
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Microsoft Access

Learn the basics of Microsoft Access, a robust database tool used to manage and analyze data. You will learn key skills needed to design a database to suit your needs. Back to Top


July 13 – July 27
Aug 10 – Aug 24

 

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Microsoft Publisher

Acquaint yourself with the basic features of Microsoft Publisher, an easy to use desktop publishing tool. You will learn how to create professional looking design documents.
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July 27 – Aug 10
Aug 24 – Sept 7

 

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Graphics and Digital Imaging Fundamentals

Become savvy in enhancing your images. You will learn the basics on acquiring pictures with a digital camera, with a scanner, by screen capture, and from the Internet. Learn the basics with regards to file types, file size issues, resolution layers and transparencies. Back to Top


June 1 - June 8
July 6 - July 13
Aug 3 - Aug 10

 

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HyperStudio Basics

This introductory course will provide you with an overview of using HyperStudio. Learn how to create a stack, add cards, buttons and navigation. In addition, discover how to add sound, video, graphics and hyperlinks into your presentation. Back to Top


July 27 - Aug 3
Aug 31 - Sept 7

 

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Instructional Design for the Online Environment

Learn how to adapt your course materials into an online model for effective learning. Discover how traditional instructional strategies can be implemented into the online learning environment. Back to Top



Aug 3 - Aug 10

 

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Technology Integration – Best Practices

Discover some of the “best practices” used by educators today to integrate technology into their classrooms. This course will cover the basics with regard to what works and what doesn’t. Learn the appropriate tools to facilitate instruction of core-curricular objectives. Back to Top



Aug 10 - Aug 17

 

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Introduction to Inspiration and Kidspiration

This course introduces you to Inspiration and Kidspiration, software used to help students organize and develop their ideas. Learn how to navigate the toolbars and manipulate text within the program. Discover how to integrate this program into your classroom. Back to Top


July 20 - July 27
Aug 17 - Aug 24

 

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Introduction to Respondous

This course will focus on the basic use of Respondous, a test generation tool. Discover how to integrate online assessments into your classroom.  Back to Top


July 27 - Aug 3
Aug 24 - Aug 31

 

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Microsoft Photo Editor Basics

Learn the basics for using MS Photo Editor as a tool to manipulate digital images. Discover how to resize images, remove red eye, flip images, and adjust the brightness/contrast of an image and much more! Back to Top


June 22 - June 29
July 27 - Aug 3
Aug 24 - Aug 31

 

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Online Research Techniques

You will learn how to effectively conduct research online using Grolier Online and GaleNet. Learn how to find specific information you are looking for using these comprehensive Web-based resources. 
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May 18 - May 25
June 8 - June 15
July 13 - July 20
Aug 10 - Aug 17

 

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Using a Digital Camera

Acquaint yourself with the basics of using a digital camera. Learn how to capture images, focus, zoom, adjust the resolution/size settings, view images, delete images, and how to upload images to your computer. 
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June 15 - June 22
July 20 - July 27
Aug 17 - Aug 24

 

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Using a Scanner

This introductory course will provide you with the basics pertaining to using your desktop scanner. Learn how to scan a document using various formats, make annotations and save/export documents. Discover how to use scanned documents in various applications. 
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June 8 - June 15
July 13 - July 20
Aug 10 - Aug 17

 

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Introduction to WebQuests

Learn the basics involved in developing a WebQuest for your own classroom use. You will have the opportunity to evaluate other WebQuests and evaluate them based on a set list of criteria.  Back to Top


May 11 - May 18
June 1 - June 8
July 6 - July 13
Aug 3 - Aug 10

 

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Living Online

Learn the basics of the Internet.  Demonstrate your skills with electronic mail and Web browsers while collaborating with colleagues about the social impact of the Internet.  Back to Top May 25 - June 1
June 15 - June 22
July 20 - July 27
Aug 17 - Aug 24
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Microsoft Excel

Learn core techniques of Microsoft Excel including formulas, functions and charts.  Learn to use 3D workbook formulas and functions.  Excel is great for grade books.
Back to Top
July 6 - July 20
Aug 3 - Aug 17
Register Now

Microsoft PowerPoint

Learn Microsoft PowerPoint, one of today's most exciting educational tools.  Create presentations with a variety of graphics, fonts, and interactive links.
Back to Top
July 20 - Aug 3
Aug 17 - Aug 31
Register Now
Blackboard Basics Learn the basics of Blackboard, one of the nation's leading online course tools.  Prepare and post documents in a course shell, use outside resources, and create discussion threads, tests, and quizzes.
Back to Top
July 6 - July 20
Aug 3 - Aug 17
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Microsoft FrontPage Learn to build your own website.  This course teaches you to create your own pages, link to outside websites, design feedback forms, and use special effect graphics.
Back to Top
July 13 - July 27
Aug 10 - Aug 27
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Developing Curriculum for Online Programs This is an eight day (10 contact hour) online course. Students are required to login approximately four times during the course to complete assignments, discussions and projects. Students will learn the requirements and the tools needed for effective online curriculum development.Back to Top Aug 17 - Aug 24 Register Now