School Library Media Orientation Presentation

1. School Library Media Orientation Presentation

2. M.Ed., Add-on Certification, Initial Certification, Ed.S. Some M.Ed. and certification classes meet one to two times on campus, rest is totally online. Ed.S. program is 100% online.

3. Important Information DO NOT self-advise!! Follow the program planned out by you and your advisor. If changes must be made, consult your advisor before changing your plan. Take no more than 2 courses per semester, especially Summer sessions. Save all of your projects; they may be required for a final electronic portfolio.

4. M.Ed. Program • Requires 12 courses – 36 hours • Courses required outside MEDT • EDRS 6301, 6302, or 6303 • CEPD 6101 Psychology of Classroom Learning • EDLE 6322 Curriculum for Educational Leaders

5. M.Ed. Additional Courses • Some M.Ed. students may also need to take the following courses: • MEDT 6401 Instructional Technology (to meet UWG’s Technology Requirement / InTech. Test-out will not cover this requirement) • SPED 6706 Special Education in the Regular Education Classroom (to meet HB 671 Requirement) Students work with their advisors to determine if they need to take these courses.

6. Certification Programs • Only classes needed for certification are added to each student’s program. • Programs • Individualized student by student • Range in number of courses based on previous educational experiences

7. Ed.S. Program • Requires 9 courses – 27 hours • Electives in Specialist program • MEDT 7461 Instructional Design (if not previously taken) • MEDT 7462 Internet Tools • MEDT 7465 Resources for Children & YA • MEDT 7466 Digital Photography • MEDT 7468 Intro to Multimedia • MEDT 7472 Introduction to Distance Ed • MEDT 7475 Distance Ed Professional • MEDT 7485 Special Topics in Media

8. Volunteer Hours • Volunteer hours are now built into each course. • Students will complete specific field activities in each course. • Enhance the course work and provide students with opportunities to apply learning. • Must volunteer at all levels. • Must have 2 full days at levels other than worksite.

9. Key Assessments (Tk20) • M.Ed. and Certification • Mentor completes DISPOSITIONS • Mentor completes SURVEYS • IMPACT ON LEARNING • VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE REFLECTION • PROGRAM REFLECTION MATRIX

10. Key Assessments (Tk20) (cont.) • Ed.S. • INITIAL SWOT / GOALS • Mentor completes DISPOSITIONS • IMPACT ON LEARNING • VOLUNTEER (Field) EXPERIENCE • FINAL SWOT / GOALS • REPORT • Mentor completes DISPOSITIONS • MATRIX

11. Policies and Procedures Handbook All students will work within groups to develop a School Library Media Policies and Procedures Handbook for their district/school. The Handbook is on-going, with various sections to be compiled and completed within specific courses in the program.

12. GACE for SLM There are two sections of the GACE for School Library Media. M.Ed. and Certification students must take both sections of the GACE certification testtoward or at the end of their program.

13. Certification in Media • For certification information go to the College of Education Certification Office website: http://coe.westga.edu/Students/TCFP/Certification.asp • Information can also be found at the Georgia Professional Standards Commission website: http://www.gapsc.com/TeacherCertification?CertificationFormsandApplications.asp • Kathy Jones, Certification Officer at UWG • Phone: 678-839-6109 • E-mail: kjones@westga.edu