24:15:06:63.  K-12 technology integrationist endorsement. A K-12 technology integrationist endorsement requires three years of experience and an educational technology methodology course in addition to 18 semester hours as follows:

          (1)  Demonstrate ability to implement key learning theories and methods of instruction and their relation to appropriate and effective technology integration to include the use and development of inquiry-based, student-centered learning models;

          (2)  Demonstrate ability to facilitate and model the effective use of multiple technologies into the curriculum and instructional practices across content area through the use of appropriate curriculum development models in the inclusion of educational technologies;

          (3)  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current and emerging technologies for use in 21^st century classrooms;

          (4)  Identify school teaching and learning needs through needs analysis, and organizing and implementing problem-solving actions with teachers and administrators;

          (5)  Monitor instructional effectiveness and progress of technology integration using appropriate tools and strategies;

          (6)  Demonstrate knowledge of current research regarding community of learners, instructional practices linked to student achievement, differentiated instruction, mentoring, coaching, and emerging technologies;

          (7)  Collaborate with teachers to support their use of technology in delivery of curricula consistent with student needs and district instructional goals;

          (8)  Work with teachers to integrate instructional practices that reflect a variety of techniques, promoting positive interaction among students, and providing appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon desired learning outcomes;

          (9)  Develop school-based high quality professional development opportunities to help teachers refine their knowledge and skills;

          (10)  Demonstrate knowledge of equity issues in current educational reform to include the awareness and the ability to apply and model to others the ethical use of all technological resources.

          Verified teaching experience in K-12 educational technology within the five-year period immediately preceding application may be accepted in lieu of the above methodology course at the equivalency of one year's teaching experience for one semester hour credit for a maximum of three semester hours of the total credit hours required. No state test is required or available to validate this endorsement.

          Source: 36 SDR 169, effective May 11, 2010.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-3, 13-42-4.