2. Overview of the Program
+ What is the point of the program?
+ Stages of the Program
+ Non-matriculating Courses
3. What is the point of the ed tech
program?
• The Education Technology program at Pace University
provides several ways in which students can grow
professionally. There are three formal degree program
paths, one Advanced Certificate program, and non-
matriculating options. They break down as follows:
• Degree Programs
• Education Technology Specialist: Technology Concentration
• Education Technology Specialist: Pedagogy Concentration
• Education Technology Studies
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
• Non-matriculating courses, which focus on
• Assistive Technologies
• Online Learning in K-12 Settings
• Web-based Collaborative Tools
4. Stages of the Program
Stage I Stage II Stage III Stage IV Stage V Stage VI Stage VII Stage VIII
CoreCourses
ConcentrationCourses
CertificationExams
Field/Practicum
PerformanceAssessment
CompleteCoursework
Portfolios
Audit,Walk
5. Stage I Stage II Stage IV Stage V Stage VI Stage VII Stage VIII Stage IX
CoreCourses+Elective
(21Credits)
ConcentrationCourses
START
(15Credits)
NYSEDCertificationExams
(EAS,CST,ALST)
StudentTeachingor
Practicum
(3or6Credits)
edTPAPerformance
PortfolioCompleted,Passed
ConcentrationCourses
Completed
EdTechProgramPortfolio
Completed
Audit,Walk!
These core
courses are
the same for
all students.
The Elective
is determined
with your
advisor.
Your
concentration
depends on
your
background
and your goals.
Visit NYSED
Web Site
for Testing
Dates and
Information
* For
students
pursuing
certification
All programs
have an on-
the-ground
component.
This piece is
internship-
like in nature.
Visit NYSED
Web Site for
timeline,
handbook,
and
resources
* For
students
pursuing
certification
… This
component is
meant to be
as real-world
and useful as
possible.
Tutorials are
available.
Make sure
your file has
all paperwork
needed,
especially
waivers.
Confirm
completion
with OSA.
Stages of the Program
6. Pathways through the Program
+ Education Technology Specialist
+ Certificate of Advanced Study
+ Non-matriculating Courses
7. Education Technology Specialist
• Technology
– For currently certified
teachers who wish to learn
more about how
technology works in both
administrative and
classrooms, backend and
frontend
– Results in both NYSED
Certification in Education
Technology Specialist AND
Master’s Degree
• Pedagogy
– For individuals who have
worked in educational
settings on the backend of
technology use and wish to
get certified to teach
technology
– Results in both NYSED
Certification in Education
Technology Specialist AND
Master’s Degree
8. Certificate of Advanced Graduate
Study (CAGS)
• For students who currently possess
certification and a Master’s degree, but
wish to formally deepen their expertise
and credentials
• CAGS is formally recognized by NYSED
9. Non-matriculating Courses
• For students who are currently teaching
and/or wish to deepen their
understanding of education technology
• Courses can be taken for credit
• Collections of courses can be combined
for a University-issued certificate (not
the same as NYSED certification) and/or
counted toward a formal degree path
10. Certification in New York State
+ NYSED Certification | Exams
+ NYSED Certification | TPA
11. NYSED Certification | Exams
• Certification in NYS now consists of 3
redesigned exams and 1 three-part
performance assessment
• The exams are
– Educating All Students (EAS)
– Content Specialty Test (CST): Education
Technology Specialist
– Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST)
• Exam dates are online and in eCommunity
Note: At least your CST must be passed before you may student teach or do the practicum
12. NYSED Certification | TPA
• The Teacher Performance Assessment
(TPA or edTPA) consists of a three-part
assessment that includes
– Designing a teaching task and assessment
– Video-recording yourself teaching that task
– Demonstrating your ability to assess student
work
• Each of these parts includes the creation
of artifacts AND reflective narratives
uploaded to the NYSED
14. Ed Tech Portfolio
• Requirements for the Ed Tech portfolio
(required for all programs) are in our
Handbook
• The point is to provide you a space to
share artifacts of your teaching and
learning in a reflective context
• In the past, students were required to
use ePortfolios, but this is not the case
now
15. Degree Audits
• Self-Audit
– Students review the requirements, including
they have completed all courses, tests,
portfolio, have forms in order, etc.
• SOE Audit
– Program staff review your self-audited file to
ensure completion
• OSA Audit
– Office of Student Assistance conducts formal
audit and recommends for graduation
