This is an introductory, fast-paced course on the role of the digital learning specialist and the available technology tools to improve teaching and learning. Candidates will formulate a vision for what type of digital learning specialist they will become. Individually and collaboratively, candidates will reduce fear, embrace exploration of technology in all facets and manifestations while building practical technical skills. Candidates will learn to find and evaluate resources, applications, tools and software both for teaching and their own learning. The class emphasizes the development of on-going 'self-propelled' professional development and reflection habits.

This clinical course is the culminating experience in the plan of study towards NH teacher certification. The culminating teaching experience meets the state standards for certification. The course gives students an opportunity to be mentored in their field of certification by experienced teachers and to practice the variety of methods and strategies that they have studied in their education program. Students have the opportunity to share their experiences, beliefs and best practices with other students during the culminating experience. Students enrolled in this course may be at different stages of acquiring the 360-400 minimum hours of clinical experience. Full admission to the post-baccalaureate teacher certification program and completion of all program requirements required. This is the final course in the student's plan of study. The student must complete all New Hampshire Department of Education test requirements and receive approval from Field Placement Faculty prior to registering for this course.

Effective leaders promote the success for all students by nurturing and sustaining a school culture of reflective practice, high expectations and continuous learning for staff, to include instructional leadership, innovation, 21st Century demands, technology integration, data-driven decision-making and support of NH State Reform priorities. The primary focus will be a commitment to high standards, cultural proficiency, communications, continuous learning, shared vision, risk-taking and problem solving.

This course is the second of a two term capstone sequence in which graduate candidates implement an authentic, critical, participatory action research project to include evaluation of teaching and learning and development of a professional culture to promote student success. Effective teacher are effective communicators and collaborators, supporting engagement, engendering shared responsibility while strategically supporting a shared goal and vision.