KCI Merit Program | Credentialing | LINC-FASTtech | Customized Classes | SJSU IT Masters | CAL MOD

KCI Merit Program

The KCI Merit Program, first launched in 2000, is a donor-funded, project-based learning technology institute with year-long requirements and follow-up. The program targets Bay Area educators. Teachers are selected through a competitive application process. Participating teachers earn a $4,000 stipend upon completion of the three-week institute. They also receive an additional $1,000 upon completion of all requirements. Participating teachers learn the following elements: models of pedagogy and curriculum for technology integration; strategies to maximize technology integration for student learning; and best practices for integrating the Internet, word processing, data organization and multimedia into the curriculum. For KCI Merit Program information and requirements, access linc.ca.campusgrid.net/home

Technology Proficiencies in Credentialing

The KCI offers comprehensive classes for in-service and pre-service teachers who need to meet the Level I Technology Proficiencies for the Preliminary Credential and Level II Technology Proficiencies for the Clear Credential.

Level I Technology Proficiencies for the Preliminary Credential: the Foothill College CIS 50A09 course is accepted by San Jose State University to meet the Level I Technology Proficiencies for the Preliminary Credential.

Level II Technology Proficiencies for the Clear Credential: The San Jose State University's EDIT 241 Emerging Technology course is offered in conjunction with four LINC units which provide the online and face-to-face support for the EDIT 241 course.

Learning in New Media Classrooms (LINC-FASTtech)

LINC-FASTtech is designed to meet the technology training needs of elementary, middle, secondary and community college educators. LINC-FASTtech features a series of short, affordable and conveniently timed classes for K-14 educators that address the California Technology Proficiencies by providing an opportunity to discover ways to incorporate technology into curriculum. The following list includes essential components of LINC-FASTtech classes:

• appropriate for administrators, teachers and instructional assistants
• short courses that focus on the needs of busy educators
• face-to-face and online course offerings
• convenient instruction sites at KCI, RAFT and school sites

LINC-FASTtech functions as the hub for understanding the needs and demands of K-14 teachers. Our ongoing policy is to adapt our program to the changing environment of the classroom. For more LINC-FASTtech information, access www.foothill.edu/cfi/linc/index.html

Customized Classes

The KCI offers low-cost technology integration staff development courses, customized to meet K-12 school and district needs. Streamlined for educators and administrators, these classes are taught by education professionals at school or district sites. Participants earn credits toward professional growth and salary advancement. For more information, access www.foothill.edu/cfi/linc/customized.html

SJSU Instructional Technolog Master's Degree Program

A two-year instructional technology master's degree program is offered at the KCI. This program enables teachers to earn a master's degree from San Jose State University. SJSU requires 10 courses or 30 credits including a practicum. The KCI offers internships for practicum students that provide real-world learning. For more information, access www2.sjsu.edu/depts/it/

California Model of Development (CAL MOD) Program

The CAL MOD Project involves 50 master teachers/site mentors and 50 student teachers/interns who are selected annually for intensive technology activities. The teachers experience extensive training in emerging technologies and appropriate pedagogical methods to integrate technology into teaching and learning. The teachers work collaboratively to produce and field-test project-based learning modules in their own classrooms. CAL MOD benefits for teachers and site mentors include a $1,000 stipend and a $750 equipment grant to the school district to fund hardware/software needs. Also provided are free, unlimited professional development classes at the KCI. Student teachers/interns receive a $500 stipend, option to earn three university credits, and free, unlimited professional development at the KCI.

For more information, contact Mary Fran Breiling, CAL MOD Director at 408-924-3605, or Robertta Barba, CAL MOD Principal Investigator at 408-924-3620.

For more information, access www2.sjsu.edu/depts/it