Master of Arts in Education: Learning Technologies
(30 credit hours)
Concentration Courses (18 credit hours)
Introduction to Learning Technologies | EDC 7253 (1 credit hour)
Overview of the field of educational technology in a variety of organizational settings. Examines the role of the educational technology professional in various organizational models. Introduces requirements of the program.
Foundations in Educational Technology | EDC 7263 (3 credit hours)
Course explores foundational elements required for study of educational technology, such as the history of educational technologies and their implementation worldwide, learning theories and their relationship to educational technology implementation, learning technologies terminology, and the relationships between learning technologies and power and privilege.
Practicum in Educational Technology | EDC 7273 (2 credit hours)
Students engage in a learning technologies project that applies their learning in a school, business, or organizational setting. Students must complete 40 hours of supervised work per credit, develop at least one artifact for inclusion in their Personal Portfolio that results from the practicum experience, and reflect on the experience (in writing or via another creative form approved by the instructor) in their Personal Portfolio. May lay groundwork for an applied project in EDF 8503 Master’s Research Project, but must be independent of that project. Approval required before practicum begins.
Games and Simulations in Education | EDC 7313 (3 credit hours)
This course explores the history, current landscape, and future of gamification in teaching and learning for all ages and abilities. Students discuss learning theory as it applies to games, simulations, and virtual environments in teaching and learning. Additional topics including methods for evaluation of their effectiveness, potential ethical dilemmas, and socio-cultural ramifications of gamification of learning.
Emerging Trends in Learning Technologies | EDC 7693 (3 credit hours)
Course explores emerging topics and trends in learning technologies, including technologies not originally designed for teaching and learning but that can be leveraged for this purpose. Students explore use-cases for new technologies, examine and develop frameworks for evaluating new technologies and their relevance for the needs of their learners, and explore means for staying abreast of the ever-changing world of learning technologies.
Instructional Design for Technology-Mediated Learning | EDC 8413 (3 credit hours)
Students explore the impact of the integration of technology on instructional design. They examine how learning theory influences instructional design from a variety of perspectives: student-centered learning (including experiential learning), content presentation, learning activities, accessibility, and assessment. Students explore and apply a variety of instructional design models and evaluate the merits and suitability of each within specific learning contexts.
Teaching and Learning at a Distance | EDC 8423 (3 credit hours)
Students examine evidence-based practices in teaching and learning via various distance technologies and with various target audiences (e.g. K-12, post-secondary, and corporate/government/non-profit). Students explore online teaching tools, learning management systems, video conferencing systems, online collaboration tools, learner engagement theory and practice, issues of identity verification, assessment in an online environment, and individualized instruction.
Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)
Foundation of Learning Theory | EDF 7110 (3 credit hours)
Evaluate key learning theories and environmental factors in relationship to student motivation, along with the behavioral and academic success of students.
Foundation of Exceptionality | EDF 7310 (3 credit hours)
A comprehensive investigation concerning the identification, support, and resources necessary for supporting families and children/students with exceptionalities. Utilizing a team-based approach, candidates will construct strategies for creating programs that advocate for and sustain an instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
Foundation of Educational Research and Assessment | EDF 7410 (3 credit hours)
Evaluate the relevance of educational research to curriculum improvement, federal and state policies, systematic processes, and instructional and assessment strategies. Apply various research methods within educational environments at multiple levels.
Master's Research Project | EDF 8503 (3 credit hours)
Prepare major culminating scholarly project directly relevant to the program of study. Approved project proposal required.
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