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Technology Activators' Project (TAP)

Tired of being "technology illiterate"? Want to tackle your technophobia? Then get on that computer keyboard, and tap your way to success! You can earn a Technology Activators Sequence Certificate of Achievement while becoming more skilled and confident in the newer technologies available to educators!

The Technology Activators' Project (TAP) provides in-service and pre-service teachers with strong technological skills that can be applied effectively to enhance teaching and facilitate the learning process. However, you need not be an in-service or pre-service teacher to tap your way to success. Any individual who is interested in learning more about educational technology in a supportive and encouraging climate is welcome to apply. TAP welcomes all learners, from the beginner to the advanced.

TAP consists of four 3-credit courses to be offered by the Department of Educational Technology, College of Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa:

• ETEC 414 Educational Media Technology
• ETEC 442 Computers in Education
• ETEC 430 Video Technology
• ETEC 448 Links to Lifelong Learning

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More Information on the TAP Courses:

ETEC 414 EDUCATIONAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)

Introduction to theories, application of principles, acquisition of practical skills of educational media relevant to teaching/learning situation, in classroom as well as non-school settings. Includes assistive technology concepts.
Pre: Upper division standing.

ETEC 430 VIDEO TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)

Use of video techniques for purposes of instruction, documentation and training. Planning, production, simple editing procedures, and utilization in educational context.

ETEC 442 COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION (3 credits)

Overview of basic components of computer systems and their application to instruction and administration. Various operating systems will be explored.

ETEC 448 LINKS TO LIFELONG LEARNING (3 credits)

Focused exploration of the Internet and its applications to effective classroom teaching andlearning, including finding, evaluating, using, creating information; design, construction, and posting of Web site. Integration with copyright law and national and Hawaii technology standards.

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Registration Information

All students in the University of Hawaii system can register for TAP courses through Banner in the usual manner. Students can check on Outreach College offerings as well, for some of the TAP courses may be dually listed, with some seats available through Outreach College.

Important Contact Information for Registration:

• UHM Office of Admissions: (808) 956-8975 or toll free at 1-800-823-9771
• Outreach College Student Services: (808) 956-8400 or toll free at 1-800-862-6628
• E-mail Outreach College Student Services at: ochelp@hawaii.edu

TAP on Neighbor Islands

The Department of Educational Technology occasionally offers the TAP courses on other islands, depending on the availability of instructors, facilities, and funds. ETEC 448 is offered frequently as an online, Web-based course, making it available to anyone interested in the neighbor islands and global community. ETEC 442 is also offered occasionally as an online, Web-based course.

To Sign Up...

Fill out and submit the the TAP Intent to Apply Form.

Or, mail the application form to:

TAP
c/o Dr. Shirley Yamashita
COE Wist Hall 227
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1776 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822

If you have any questions...

E-mail edtech-tap@hawaii.edu or call Dr. Shirley Yamashita at (808) 956-9989.

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