Ireland's Leading Provider of Online Teacher Education Joins ISTE+ASCD's Alliance for Innovation

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The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) announced that Hibernia College, Ireland's largest provider of online teacher education, has joined the Alliance for Innovation in Teacher Education. Hibernia College commits to prepare its 2,500 teacher education students with practical technology skills essential for modern classrooms, becoming the first European institution to join the international partnership.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hibernia College has joined the Alliance for Innovation in Teacher Education, becoming the first European institution to do so.
  • The college will embed the ISTE Standards throughout its Professional Master of Education program and develop professional credentials that allow teacher candidates to demonstrate their effective use of technology for learning.
  • Hibernia College's 600 adjunct faculty will gain access to professional development opportunities through the Alliance.
  • By joining the Alliance, Hibernia College commits to preparing its teacher education students with practical technology skills essential for modern classrooms.
  • The college's commitment to technology skills will empower its students to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for all students.
  • Hibernia College joins over 140 institutions committed to preparing teachers to thrive in digital learning environments.
  • The college's faculty will also gain access to updated knowledge of digital teaching competencies and how to foster collaboration with school leaders.
  • The ISTE Standards will be used to accelerate transformative learning and increase the effectiveness of teacher education programs.
  • Hibernia College becomes part of the ISTE+ASCD Alliance for Innovation, a unified organization dedicated to ensuring every student has an amazing learning experience every day.
  • The college's commitment to technology skills is in line with the national goal of promoting digital literacy and enhancing the use of technology in education.

Statistics:

  • 2,500: The number of teacher education students that Hibernia College will prepare with practical technology skills essential for modern classrooms.
  • $12.5 million: The total number of online learning hours completed by Hibernia College's graduates over the past 25 years.
  • 600: The number of adjunct faculty at Hibernia College that will gain access to professional development opportunities through the Alliance.
  • 140+: The number of institutions committed to preparing teachers to thrive in digital learning environments.

Sources:

  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - "Ireland's Leading Provider of Online Teacher Education Joins ISTE+ASCD's Alliance for Innovation to Advance Digital Learning Excellence"
  • ISTE+ASCD - "About ISTE+ASCD"
  • Hibernia College - "About Hibernia College"