Independent+Study

=**Independent Study for Technology CEUs** = =**Process** = [|National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers 2008]

NPS recognizes that professional development takes place in many formats and not just the traditional workshop venue. We know that meaningful PD can also be acquired through online learning and independent study. This is the process that should be followed when pursuing technology PD CEUs through online learning:

1. Attend a face-to-face awareness session via after school workshop, release time during the school day, or at a summer institute or program. This one hour session will count toward your total CEUs awarded. Independent Study CEUs must be for classroom integration of technology.

2. Meet with district's technology coordinator to develop a [|plan for independent study] that will extend the learning that was acquired through the face-to-face session/s. Options for independent study also include online coursework.

3. Work on your own to complete your program and maintain a [|time log] that will be submitted with your final paperwork. Technology coordinator is available to assist as needed. You develop the time frame to complete activities.

4. Develop a lesson plan that can be shared via this collaborative space.

5. Complete necessary forms and email documentation to technology coordinator who will verify completion of the activity and submit forms to CEU coordinator.

~Download [|Eval form] to complete at end of activity