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Master of Education in General Education with an Emphasis in Educational Technology Integration

Educational Technology Integration. This program prepares educators at all levels to integrate technology into classroom settings. Program content includes the educational application of technology, including computers and the Internet, for a variety of professional and instructional purposes. Courses concentrate on theory and research in educational technology, pedagogical issues and curriculum integration, software and website evaluation, acquisition and use of instructional materials and media, social and ethical issues for technology use in K-12 settings, school and classroom adoption of technology, and web-based and online instructional development.

Note: Students must take a self-assessment before registering for any courses that lead towards a M.Ed. in General Education with an emphasis in Educational Technology Integration. The
technology self-assessment is designed to ensure that students who take graduate educational technology emphasis area courses have the knowledge and skill required to be successful in these classes.

Career Goals

Educational technology Integration is designed for educators who wish to integrate technology into their teaching, coordinate technology, manage technological resources, work in local or regional media centers, or explore the benefits of technology for instruction. 

Program Objectives

Students who complete the program should be able to:

a. use technology in their teaching and professional life,

b. collaborate with others,

c. select appropriate technology-based resources for instructional purposes,

d. use technology for their own professional development,

e. act as instructional leaders in their educational settings,

f. understand the social, ethical, and human issues in the area of educational technology

 

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