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Online Graduate Certificate in Computational Thinking for Educators
About the Program
A collaborative certificate between the University of Maine, the University of Maine Farmington, and the University of Southern Maine.
The Graduate Certificate in Computational Thinking for Educators is a 100% online program that prepares educators to integrate computational thinking education strategies into learning environments and understand its cultural and contextual implications.
The program incorporates the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) Computational Thinking Competencies standards to engage learners in authentic and active learning.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will learn how to:
- Improve and expand their practice by understanding the core concepts of computational thinking
- Explore strategies to integrate computational thinking using multiple and effective instructional strategies
- Design, develop, and implement activities to support creative and innovative problem-solving
- Understand the impact of equity and access to computational thinking and computing resources and practices in a global society
Online and Engaged
All programs offered through the collaborative Instructional Technology programs are 100% online. As a faculty team, we have designed the courses to expect a high level of interaction and participation in an ongoing format. Many of our courses utilize synchronous video-conferencing sessions to encourage collaboration, discussion, and peer networking. We value the diverse backgrounds of the students in the program and encourage dynamic discussion and peer feedback from these various perspectives to enrich the learning experience. We expect consistent engagement with current research, course readings, and online materials, and clear communication with the faculty member.
Contact Us
Have questions about earning your Graduate Certificate in Computational Thinking for Educators online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.
Curriculum
Our curriculum covers the key components of computational thinking by exploring different programming languages and problem-solving processes.
Admissions
We have rolling admissions so you can apply and be accepted into the program in any semester. We recommend speaking with an advisor about program requirements and the admissions process before applying to the program.
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Careers
The Graduate Certificate in Computational Thinking can enhance your career as a:
- Classroom teacher
- Technology Specialist
- Technology Integrator
- Technology Director
- And more
Faculty
Our collaborative model expands access to the best faculty from 3 campuses – the University of Maine, the University of Maine Farmington, and the University of Southern Maine. You’ll learn from faculty who are experienced in using technology to transform learning and are passionate about online education.
Resources for Current Students
- Graduate Catalog
- Bursar’s Office (for Billing Questions)
- Bookstore (to search for textbooks)