EdTech Certifications

Many tools and companies offer certification options for their products. These certifications signify that educators have a deep understanding of the product and how to strategically use them in their practice.

Requirements for each certification differ; some require educators to complete a course or take an assessment, while others require a submission of evidence. Below are the certifications RUSD educators are encouraged to consider pursuing, along with the requirements needed to earn the certification.

• Google Educator (Levels 1 & 2): exams consisting of multiple choice questions as well as performance tasks

  • • Please note there is a cost to register to take each exam: $10 for Level 1 and $25 for Level 2

• Seesaw Pioneer: completion of 1 hour online course

• Nearpod Certified Educator: 1 hour webinar plus the delivery of 1 Nearpod lesson

• Advanced Nearpod NCE: 2 45-minute self-paced lessons plus the creation of an original Nearpod lesson aligned to one of the pedagogical approaches detailed in the self-paced lessons

• Promethean Certified Teacher: completion of 2 hour online course

• ISTE Certification: completion of 5 online, synchronous learning sessions and submission of a portfolio of artifacts

Use the table and charts below to see who has earned certifications in RUSD. Remember, these are colleagues you can reach out to if you are interested in learning more about these tools and how you can begin to or continue to use them in your classroom!