Effective Strategies for MTT Certification Exam Success

Have some paper and pen or a mind mapping tool available for brainstorming.

MTT Certification Exam

To pass the case study portion of the MTT exam, you must understand what the questions are and what the expectations are for a beginning MTT to be effective. Why should we let you be a MTT?

Purpose extent to which response addresses the components of the assignment

Purpose extent to which response addresses the components of the assignment ALL components clearly answered.

Purpose extent to which response addresses the components of the assignment All components clearly answered. Leaving out onecomponent will cause you to lose points down at least one grade

Warning Warning Danger Will Robinson Danger DO NOT go below a 3

So what are the questions? They are no easy button!!!

Before we begin, make sure you have read the case study requirements.

Identifythreetechnologiesfromthe additional available technology list thatwouldbe appropriatefor enhancingthislessonwhile addressingthediverseneedsofallstudents. Explainwhythetechnologiesyou identified areappropriate.

1) Select 3 technologies FROM THE AVAILABLE LIST AVAILABLE LIST Justification for their integration (YOUR expert suggestion) for the teacher s lesson . . .

1.) Why the three proposed technologies are appropriate and effective Specifically address: That teacher THAT lesson That population age, abilities, needs, class size That technology as being superior Available

Describehowyou wouldsupport andguideMr. Haddadinplanning thelesson then evaluating student performance.Explainhow your support andguidancewouldassist Mr. Haddadinachieving the goals of the lesson for all22 studentsintheclass.

2) How you will support and guide teacher in planning? DO NOT develop the lesson. Teach and MENTOR the teacher do not do the lesson for them AND do not re-do the lesson for them. What are some things you would expect to see for this?

2) How you will support and guide teacher in planning lesson and evaluating student performance? AND Meets diverse needs of ALL students

Describehowyou wouldsupport andguideMr. Haddadinimplementing the integration of technologyinto thelesson.

3) How you will support and guide teacher in implementing technology? Do not teach the lesson. What are some things you would expect to see for this? Think of your teacher who has never used technology before and wants to try it now. . . How would you help them?

3) How you will support and guide teacher in IMPLEMENTING the technology?

Describehowyou wouldsupport andguideMr. Haddadinevaluating theapplications of technologyinorder to meetthegoalsof the lesson.

4) How you will support and guide teacher in evaluating technology? Do not evaluate the teacher or the lesson How would you help the teacher better understand how it went? Teach them to fish don t feed them the fish!

4) How you will support and guide teacher in evaluating the technology?

Describehowatechnologyyouidentified mightbeusedtoenhancealessonofyour choosing inEnglishor social studies.

5) How it can be adapted to one other learning environment? Pick ONEtechnology (that you have already used) Pick ONE subject (provided) Pick ONE lesson Give details how would it ENHANCE that one subject and one lesson? Provide details

Accuracy and effectiveness in your knowledge Note relevant competencies within the MTT test framework. Your knowledge would be displayed by your tech choices and support You should follow appropriate role of MENTOR.

Knowledge displayed by your support of the planning process regarding the use of the technologies Make sure that you provide enough supporting details in the planning phase Make sure you support and don t take over

Sound reasoning and depth of understanding. Reflected in supporting details Reflected by the wisdom of your choices in the additional technology as it relates to the task at hand Reflected by your general knowledge about effective technology usage, i.e. integration

Put it all together in a nice package How well did you put together and assess the task at hand? How well did you perform the role of mentor? What assistance did you provide? Was it within the scope of an MTTs duties? Did it clearly reflect knowledge of technology AND pedagogy AND mentoring?

Addresses ALL components fully Accurate and EFFECTIVE application Strongsupporting evidence specific and relevant examples Clear, logical reasoning and comprehensive understanding Synthesisofknowledgeandskills required for role of MTT

Addresses most components sufficiently Generally accurate and effective application minor problems in accuracy or effectiveness Sufficient supporting evidence with mostly specific and relevant examples Sufficient reasoning and overall understanding Sufficient synthesis of knowledge and skills required for role of MTT

The available technology is ALWAYS the same in EVERY case study Know how to use all available technologies don t use it if you don t know how Have some classroom management ideas For example: only two digital cameras, so how could you use this technology for an entire class? Answer ALL the questions

Since there are 5 questions, it only makes sense to answer them in order and within each discussion. Answer 1 first, then move to 2, then move to 3. . . It is easier to count at the end to see if you have answered all of them It is easier for the reader to read them be nice to the readers!