K-8 Teachers of Keyboarding for Computing Applications License

Teachers of Keyboarding for Computer Applications (8710.4525)

Applying

To apply to this program, download and complete the Additional Licensure Application form [PDF].

Submit application package directly to the Student Services office:

Application Deadlines:

• Summer session admission—February 1
• Fall semester admission—June 1
• Spring semester admission—October 1

Endorsement Process

Teachers of keyboarding for computer applications endorsement applicants must do the following:

1. Complete each of the following forms:
   • Endorsement evaluation process form [Word or PDF]
   • Clinical experience verification form [Word or PDF]
   • Application for Minnesota Teaching/Administrative/Related Services License [ED-00250-22] and Personnel Licensing Applicant Conduct Review Statement [ED-02154-10]. [Available for download from the Minnesota Department of Education Web site].
2. Submit these completed and signed forms to Judith Lambrecht:

A business and marketing education evaluation team at the University of Minnesota will review the endorsement forms. All the forms and an indication whether a candidate meets the criteria will be forwarded to the College of Education and Human Development for review and approval. After reviewing the information presented, the College of Education Human Development will return the application materials to the applicants who are responsible for submitting the forms and paying any fees to the Minnesota Department of Education.

For those individuals who need keyboarding and/or computer applications courses, keyboarding and computer applications courses are available at technical and community colleges. At the University of Minnesota the following courses are available:

Computing Technical Content/Skills:
BIE 5011—Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr)
Instructional uses of computers and representative business/marketing education applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics.

Keyboarding Technical Content/Skills:
Competency exam administered by University of Minnesota or evidence of prior keyboarding instruction

Professional Methods Meeting Endorsement Requirements:
BIE 5463—Methods in Teaching Keyboarding and Word Processing (2 cr)
Implementing keyboarding and word processing; effective teaching strategies; expected learner outcomes; evaluation methods; selecting hardware; instructional materials (including print, software, Internet); organizing and managing labs.

BIE 5662—Computer Training in School and Industry Settings (3 cr)
Alternative teaching practices for business applications software: word processors, spreadsheets, graphics, desktop publishing, databases, and communications; public school and industry settings.

Forms
 

Direct any questions to Dr. Lambrecht at jlambrec@umn.edu or 612-626-1256.

Revised October 2007