Tech Exam
Changes to Technology Exam Requirements
Fall 2020 Student Teaching requirements –
Students who will be doing their student teaching Fall 2020 who have already taken the old TCA exams are not required to be certified in one of the products below. It is, however, recommended that you obtain one of these certifications. Students who are student teaching in Fall 2020 who have taken some but not all of the TCA exams and who are able to finish taking those exams in Rexburg, can choose to complete those exams by July 15, 2020, or become certified in one of the new options. Students who have not yet completed any of the TCA exams are required to certify in one of the new programs by July 15, 2020.
Winter 2021 Student Teaching and Beyond –
Students will be required to complete one of the certifications below.
When students complete one of these certifications, they should submit, either electronically or in hard copy, the certificate of completion to the Student Teaching Services Office.
Google Certification Level 1 - Google Certification
Apple Teacher Certification (6 badges) - Apple Education - Teacher
Microsoft Certified Educator - Microsoft Certified Educator
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COMPARISON OF OPTIONS |
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Microsoft |
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Apple |
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Length/ Coverage |
• 80 hrs. Study • 8 courses • Office Suite • OneNote • Skype • Use in classroom |
• 10-12 hour study • 2 levels • Google Docs and Apps • Use in classroom |
• Minimum 16 hrs. • 75 skills/lessons • “Office suite” • Apple devices • Use in classroom |
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Cost |
• $127 • Some coursework is free • Cert. does not exp. |
• Level 1 = $10 • Level 2 = $25 • Cert. only good for 3 years (renew if you want to) |
• Free • Certification does not expire |
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Exam/ Location |
• 90 minute exam • Certified center • Virtual badge & certificate |
• 2-3 hours • Taken at home • Virtual badge |
• 8 quizzes • Taken at home • Virtual badge |
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PROS & CONS OF EACH |
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Microsoft |
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Apple |
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Pros |
• Mapped/aligned with 21st Century Learning Design framework • Additional levels post-cert • Most commonly used OS/Office |
• Mapped to ISTE • Covers most variety of tools • Currently lots of schools integrating Google Classroom • Low cost |
• Mapped to ISTE standards • Free • Access to lesson resources/field trips • Additional levels post-cert |
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Cons |
• Closest exam center is Mountain Home, ID • High cost and longest amount of time required |
• Certification only good for 3 years (no need to recertify unless you want to)
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• More limited in scope and application |
Approved by ECC on 6/25/2020