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Nipissing University's Schulich School of Education is the first pre-service teacher education program in Ontario to fully integrate mobile Educational Technology (ET) into the Bachelor of Education Program – both Consecutive ED and Concurrent ED streams. The iTeach Laptop Learning Program involves the continuous use of laptop computers by all students and faculty during both on-campus course work and field-based practicum experiences. Research has demonstrated that expertise in the use of technology in education is better acquired through ongoing “hands-on” application as provided through a 1-to-1 laptop computer program. As a result of this program, Nipissing University education students now have the advantage of acquiring the practical classroom ET skills that Boards of Education seek. Nipissing University’s education graduates have always been in high demand across the province and nation, and the iTeach Laptop Learning Program only serves to strengthen that demand.
Teachers Need Technology!
Computers will never take the place of good teachers who employ a wide array of effective teaching strategies. The spectrum of learning styles and abilities displayed by students creates an environment that requires diversity and differentiation in classroom practices. Teaching and learning activities are enhanced when educators effectively integrate ET into the classroom environment. In today’s digital world, twenty-first century schools are looking for education graduates who are computer literate. Knowing the strong emphasis that Board of Education officials place on the technology integration literacy of their teachers, it is clear that being competent in the educational uses of technology is a great asset for education graduates in securing teaching positions of their choice.
With a rich 103-year tradition in teacher education excellence, Nipissing University’s Schulich School of Educaiton is nationally renowned for its high-caliber program. This tradition, combined with iTeach Laptop Learning Program, has resulted in an unbeatable “complete teacher education package” that places Nipissing University graduates ahead with a distinct advantage. Through the iTeach Experience, Nipissing University education students learn to integrate technology to enhance teaching, improve learning and positively influence student success. With continuous access to teaching materials and information sources on the Internet, Nipissing University education students, whether in class or at their practice teaching sites, develop expertise with the digital resources that enables them to become leading edge teachers. Ultimately, it will be the students of these future teachers who will experience the benefits from this expertise and knowledge.
Commencing as a pilot project in September 2001, the iTeach Laptop Learning Program is entering Year Twelve of operation. It is the first and longest running mobile computing initiative in Ontario. The program now involves the Schulich School of Education Consecutive Education (1 year B.Ed.) students and the Year 4 & 5 Concurrent Education students plus students enrolled in the Aboriginal Teacher Certification Program (ATCP). Beginning in 2009, the iTeach Program now integrates the use of Apple computer technology as students acquire a MacBook of their choice (purchase new or used* or bring one already owned*) for use in the program. Nipissing University students have access to exclusive discounted education pricing for new laptops through the My Nipissing portal and the Apple Online Store. In addition to arriving on campus with their own MacBook laptops, students are obligated to purchase the iTeach Advantage Package at a cost of $345 that provides students access to these features:
*used MacBooks must meet minimum specification in order to qualify.
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Questions, comments, need further information about the iTeach Laptop Learning Program at Nipissing University?
Contact Assistant Professor Ken Waller, iTeach Laptop Program Coordinator e-mail: kenw@nipissingu.ca webpage: http://www.nipissingu.ca/education/kenw telephone: 705-474-3450 ext 4262
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