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Computer Technology, Grade 9 and 10 ABQ course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to effectively design programs based on the grade 9 and 10 Ontario curriculum expectations for Computer Technology. Candidates are guided by an experienced and knowledgeable instructor to explore the professional knowledge and practices needed to support the achievement of all students. The course provides a comprehensive foundation for educators to inspire and prepare students for further study and training in the computer technology sector. Particular attention is placed on creating safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environments for all students. By the end of the course, candidates will leave with a robust toolkit, enabling them to immediately create engaging programs.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Notes:

• 1 year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours. If you have worked a combination of full-time and part-time employment, please detail the exact amount of hours for each position.
• Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience.
• If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income.

Related Work Experience may include:

• Computer Repair
• Robotics and Control System
• Information Technology Support
• Network Support

• Organizer: York University
• Cost: AQ Course Tuition: $685, ABQ Course Tuition: $735, Honour Specialist: $750
• Location: Online
• Website: http://edu.yorku.ca/profdev/
• Contact: Office of Professional Learning
• Phone: 416 736 5003
• Fax: 416 736 5023
• Email: [email protected]