Students already holding a current Colorado teacher license are able to pursue an added endorsement in Instructional Technology (IT). Added endorsements allow current teachers to add an additional area of specialization to their current teacher license in order to become qualified to teach in multiple areas. The IT added endorsement might be pursued alone or in combination with the Learning Design and Technology: Digital Media for Teaching and Learning (K-12) MA.

It is students’ responsibility to ensure they are meeting the requirements for the endorsement. Students should refer to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) website for the most current information. Approved Program Verification for added endorsements is completed by the School of Education & Human Development, but endorsements are granted by the Colorado Department of Education. Individual state requirements vary and may include teaching examinations in addition to a valid teaching license. Students should consult with the Colorado Department of Education and/or the state they will be living in for the most updated endorsement requirements.

The added endorsement in Instructional Technology-K-12 Specialist Level is for seasoned teachers with 3 or more years of licensed classroom experience who want to bring technology into their own classrooms, schools, and districts; move into teaching technology; or support other teachers during professional development and in-service trainings. Teachers with 3 or more years of licensed experience are able to earn this added endorsement by completing the 24 semester hour IT endorsement program (or 30 semester hours for those completing the IT endorsement along with the LDT MA with concentration in K-12 Digital Media for Teaching & Learning).

24 semester hours total for IT Specialist endorsement:

• INTE 5340 - Learning with Digital Stories  
• INTE 5250 - Teaching Strategies for Online and Blended Learning  
• INTE 5665 - Learning with Social Media and Networking  
• INTE 6750 - Trends and Issues in Learning Design and Technology  
• INTE 5320 - Games and Learning  
• INTE 6999 - Leadership for Technology Innovation  
• INTE 6930 - Internship: Learning Technologies  

Plus select one course from the following:

• INTE 5200 - Crafting eLearning Experience  
• INTE 5680 - Producing Media for Learning  
• INTE 5711 - Creative Designs for Instructional Materials