Graduate Certificate in Digital Education

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Education from Wilmington University equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to integrate technology into education. The program covers topics such as mobile learning, online course design, cloud computing, and multimedia instruction. Graduates are prepared to become technology leaders in K-12 schools or corporate trainers in various organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Education at Wilmington University provides knowledge and skills in technology resources to facilitate educational opportunities using mobile devices, design online courses, understand cloud-based computing and applications, and develop multimedia instruction. The program prepares individuals to become technology leaders in K-12 schools or corporate trainers in organizations, colleges, or universities.

Objectives:

• Deepen knowledge of technology resources in education
• Facilitate educational opportunities using mobile devices
• Design online courses
• Understand cloud-based computing and applications
• Develop multimedia instruction
• Become a technology leader in K-12 schools or corporate trainer in organizations, colleges, or universities

Program Description:

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Education consists of 12 credits that can be applied to the M.Ed. in Applied Technology in Education. The program includes the following courses:

• Technology in Education (3 credits)
• Emerging Technologies in Education (3 credits)
• Online Course Design and Development (3 credits)
• Multimedia and Digital Storytelling (3 credits)

Outline:

Program Content:

• Technology integration in education
• Emerging technologies in education
• Online course design and development
• Multimedia and digital storytelling

Program Structure:

• 12-credit program
• Can be applied to the M.Ed.
in Applied Technology in Education
• Courses offered entirely online or in a hybrid format (online and face-to-face)

Course Schedule:

• Classes start every 8 weeks
• Next start date is May 06

Individual Modules with Module Descriptions:

• Technology in Education (3 credits)
• Examines the use of technology in education, including its benefits, challenges, and ethical implications.
• Emerging Technologies in Education (3 credits)
• Explores emerging technologies in education, such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality.
• Online Course Design and Development (3 credits)
• Provides hands-on experience in designing and developing online courses.
• Multimedia and Digital Storytelling (3 credits)
• Explores the use of multimedia and digital storytelling in education.

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• Assignments
• Projects
• Quizzes
• Exams

Assessment Criteria:

• Mastery of course content
• Application of knowledge and skills
• Critical thinking and analysis

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Online lectures and discussions
• Hands-on projects
• Group work

Faculty:

• Experienced educators and industry professionals

Unique Approaches:

• Focus on practical application of technology in education
• Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ Program, which allows students to earn multiple credentials simultaneously

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Educators
• Instructional designers
• Curriculum developers
• Academic directors

Opportunities and Outcomes:

• Enhanced career opportunities
• Increased knowledge of technology-based learning
• Greater earning potential
• Flexible schedules