Counselor Preparation for a Cyber World: Curriculum Design and Development.

The purpose of this document is to describe the development and implementation of a course in technology in counselor education. The main goal of the course was to provide students with an overview of the use and application of technology in counseling and related fields. The four objectives of the course were to: (a) provide an introduction to the use and application of hardware and software solutions; (b) afford opportunities for hands-on experience with technology; (c) provide an arena for students to demonstrate their technology skills; and (d) to enhance technology skills and knowledge in a variety of counseling specialization areas. The document details syllabus development topics covered, assignments, technology requirements for implementing the course, and pedagogical implications. It also highlights the application of the various emerging technologies, such as video conferencing, digital media development, and e-learning instruction tools for the counseling profession. (Contains 42 references.) (Author) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.