Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching with Technology (COATT)


	“While math and science teachers are more likely to use technology as a part of their curriculum, teachers in other areas are less aware of resources and potential applications of technology for their subjects.” In this section, I will look at coarse offering and the technology associated with all classes as it applies to real world applications. Specifically, I looked at the business world and in job searches Microsoft Office was everywhere. So it seems that Microsoft Office programs are a necessity to know if you want to succeed in the business world. The University of Michigan-Flint offers classes in most all applications in Microsoft Office, and has recently began promoting Microsoft Office Specialist Certification. Carman-Ainsworth also offers classes in Microsoft Software, but at a less in-depth level.
	Institutions need to listen to what the business world is asking for. We need more technology literate workers if you can’t produce them, we will be forced to look elsewhere.
	More Co-ops, even mandatory work-study
	Teach technology used by industries
	Work with industries to develop instructional programs