Education, Master of Science - Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology (Online)

Program Overview

This online Master's program in Education with a Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology concentration develops educators' leadership skills in integrating technology into teaching and administration. Aligned with ISTE standards and learning theories, it emphasizes project-based learning, collaboration, and competencies in instructional leadership, technology, data-driven decision-making, and Universal Design for Learning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The online Master of Science (MS) in Education with a concentration in Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology is a 36-credit program designed to prepare educators and related professionals to effectively utilize a wide range of technologies in their roles as teachers, instructional designers, technology coaches, researchers, change agents, or leaders in the field.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Cultivate proactive leadership skills for developing a shared vision for educational technology among all education stakeholders.
• Engage in planning and assessment centered on the needs and abilities of students.
• Integrate content standards and related digital curriculum resources that are aligned with and support digital age learning and work.
• Design online and blended learning environments that facilitate digital learning and support communities of inquiry.

Program Description:

The program is aligned with International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for educators and learning theories from the National Academies of Science’s initiatives on the new science of learning. The knowledge base within the Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology program comes from both existing and emerging methods for effective technology integration and effective leadership, including policy, practice, research, theory, and culturally responsive education. The program’s coursework involves project-based learning, discussions, and collaboration. Candidates gain competencies in instructional leadership, instructional and assistive technologies, systems change, data-driven decision-making, and Universal Design for Learning.

Other:

• The program is offered online.
• The program is aligned with learning theories from the National Academies of Science’s initiatives on the new science of learning.
• The program's coursework involves project-based learning, discussions, and collaboration.
• Candidates gain competencies in instructional leadership, instructional and assistive technologies, systems change, data-driven decision-making, and Universal Design for Learning.