Revised, April 11, 2000

Technology is an essential component of the mission of the College of Education in that we are committed to ensure that every graduate of COE programs has the technology skills necessary to compete in the 21st century. Our basic goal is the integration of technology into our teaching, research and service activities where appropriate. To this end:

• The COE will prepare graduates who are able to integrate technology into their professional activities in accordance with college, state and national standards.
• The COE, as part of its research mission, will provide leadership in the development, implementation and assessment of technology for use in educational and other related settings.
• The COE will serve as a community resource for professional development on the use of technology in aspects of the educational process including integration of technology in the classroom and use of technology by educational administrators.

Given our mission, we expect the following of our faculty and students:

• The COE faculty models the effective use of technology to support instruction; access, analyze, and incorporate data in program assessment; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, students, and field based personnel; and conduct research/solve problems.
• COE graduates are able to utilize technology effectively to support instruction or other professional activities; access, analyze and incorporate data in program assessment; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, students, parents and/or other field based personnel; and conduct research and solve problems.