Using START Modules to Address Program Needs

Jan Wilson

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama

JSU College of Education & Professional Studies

• #1 it the state of Alabama in producing graduates with certification;

• Ranked #15 in the Southeast U.S.;

• Ranked #16 in all of the U.S.

The Development of Digital Portfolios

NCATE status report

There is a need . . . .1. Address NCATE standards “use of

technology” 2. Also to “develop professional portfolios”

and. . . . 3. To replicate START workshop materials.

Develop the Plan

• Development of professional portfolios on power point by JSU student teachers would answer to all identified needs.

Present the Plan

• Department Chairs from all departments and the Associate Dean;

NCATE ~ START materials .

Feedback??

Why Student Teachers?

• They have the knowledge base in computer skills,

• professional materials developed ,

• and are ready to enter the job market via application and interview processes.

HOW?

• Friday seminars (14);

• All student teachers (262);

• Report to campus with materials;

• Leave with a product from the workshop.

S0. . . .What Happened?

• Associate Dean took the reins;

• The Dean of COE very pleased;

• Most Student teachers were pleased;

• I have a new digital camera.

Where Do We Go From Here?

• Others now interested include. . .

• School Counselor and Educational Administration programs;

• Director of Student Teacher Placements.

Thank you very much.