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= Gabor Smith's Technology Facilitator's Endorsement - Competencies Verification = This page provides the documentation for the Technology Facilitation Endorsement through the University of Akron. This documentation demonstrates the competencies on the new NETS-T (National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers) that I had during my Ph.D. program in Secondary Education. There are five Categories:

and Creativity- //Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter,// //teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate// //experiences that advance student learning,// //creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face// //and virtual environments.// || ||< MPT Project #2
 * < 1.) Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning

|| Experiences and Assessments- //Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic// //learning experiences and assessment incorporating// //contemporary tools and resources to maximize content// //learning in context and to develop the knowledge,// //skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS·S.// || ||< Technique Critique
 * < 2.) Design and Develop Digital Age Learning

|| //Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work// //processes representative of an innovative professional// //in a global and digital society.// || ||< Go to my website! ---> [|Artifact 3] || and Responsibility- //Teachers understand local and global societal// //issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital// //culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in// //their professional practices.// || ||< MPT Final Project
 * < 3.) Model Digital Age Work and Learning-
 * < 4.) Promote and Model Digital Citizenship

|| //Teachers continuously improve their professional// //practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit// //leadership in their school and professional// //community by promoting and demonstrating// //the effective use of digital tools and resources.// || ||< Sample Power Point Lecture ||
 * < 5.) Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership-

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