Máster en Tecnología Educativa (TIC en Educación)

Program Overview

The Master's in Educational Technology from Universidad Europea equips educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices, enhancing student learning and fostering digital competence. Utilizing a blended learning approach and emphasizing experiential learning, the program covers topics ranging from educational technology principles to immersive technologies and artificial intelligence in education. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in education as leaders in ICT implementation, technology-savvy teachers, and experts in educational technology design and evaluation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master in Educational Technology (TIC in Education) aims to train teachers to apply educational technology in the classroom and improve student learning. The program, offered by the Universidad Europea, is based on the Digital Competence Framework and is designed to provide knowledge in digital tools and enhance academic performance in classrooms.

Objectives:

• To equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices.
• To enhance student learning outcomes through the use of educational technology.
• To develop digital competence in teachers, aligning with the Digital Competence Framework.

Outline:

The program is structured into two semesters, with a total of 60 ECTS credits. The curriculum includes a variety of modules covering key aspects of educational technology and digital competence.

Course Schedule:

• Semester 1:
• Module 1: Educational Technology and Active and Innovative Methodologies in the Classroom (6 ECTS):
• Covers the current landscape of digital competence for teachers.
• Explores the transition from ICT to TAC (Technology-Assisted Communication).
• Focuses on personalized learning in the digital age.
• Delves into virtual school and online learning: eLearning, blended learning.
• Addresses the design and management of distance learning experiences.
• Explores Thinking Based Learning, STEM methodology, Flipped Classroom, and Flipped Learning.
• Module 2: Digital Information in Education: Critical Use (6 ECTS):
• Focuses on searching for digital content online: designing strategies and using advanced search tools.
• Covers copyright and licenses, digital security, data protection, and digital identity.
• Discusses future trends: Blockchain.
• Module 3: Collaborative Learning Spaces in the Digital Age (6 ECTS):
• Covers digital competence for teachers: communication and collaboration.
• Explores technological tools for collaborative learning.
• Addresses technological tools for managing communication in the school context.
• Discusses social media and its educational use as a tool for learning, communication, and collaboration.
• Covers the creation and management of social media in the educational context.
• Addresses the responsible use of social media in digital education.
• Covers digital competence for teachers: creating digital content.
• Explores types of digital content, content creation, and critical thinking.
• Addresses content design: multimedia language.
• Covers content publication and communication, tools and applications for content creation, and quality criteria in content design.
• Discusses the design of content for inclusion.
• Module 5: Evaluation 2.0: Design and Development of Evaluation Systems Based on ICT (6 ECTS):
• Covers techniques and instruments of Evaluation 2.0.
• Addresses the design and planning of evaluation.
• Explores online questionnaires, creation of interactive explanatory videos, digital portfolios, and evaluation through classroom facilitators: lesson plans.
• Covers the design and development of rubrics with ICT tools and learning analytics.
• Module 6: Immersive Technologies in the Classroom (9 ECTS):
• Explores what immersive technologies are.
• Addresses applications of augmented reality, virtual reality, holograms in the classroom, tele-immersion for distance learning, and the creation of immersive reality spaces.
• Covers the creation of virtual reality and augmented reality content, extended reality laboratories, educational video games, gamification, and mobile learning.
• Module 7: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Education (9 ECTS):
• Covers applications of artificial intelligence in the educational field.
• Explores neural networks and machine learning, learning methods in artificial intelligence, and learning models of educational robotics.
• Addresses computational thinking in the educational context, teaching tools for introducing programming in the classroom, and learning experiences with robotics at different educational levels.
• Discusses robotics and educational inclusion.
• Semester 2:
• Module 8: Professional Practices (6 ECTS):
• Students will perform professional tasks under the supervision of an external tutor and an academic tutor.
• This module includes:
• Mandatory internships in centers accredited by the University.
• Development of a professional practice report.
• Module 9: Master's Thesis (6 ECTS):

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining online and offline learning activities.
• Online classes are delivered live and are recorded on the virtual campus.
• Students can access recorded classes at their convenience.
• The program emphasizes experiential learning, with students working on real-world cases to consolidate their knowledge and gain practical experience.
• Faculty:
• The program is taught by experienced professionals with extensive experience in companies and institutions such as INTEF, Edpuzzle, and Brains International Schools.
• Unique Approaches:
• The program includes a "Clinical Education" component, where students can participate in helping educational centers address their challenges by implementing innovative solutions and projects.
• The program offers access to Harvard Business Publishing Education courses, which can help students develop skills for their Master's Thesis and apply their knowledge in their work.

Careers:

Upon completion of the Master in Educational Technology, graduates can pursue careers in the educational field as:

• Head of the ICT department in schools
• Teachers in various educational stages (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, or Baccalaureate) with the ability to implement technological resources in their classrooms
• Multimedia content creators
• Trainers for academic staff and students on the appropriate use of new technologies
• Designers of educational resources and content for learning platforms
• Coordinators and/or evaluators of programs in virtual environments for teaching

Other:

• The program is officially recognized by the ANECA (National Agency for the Evaluation of Quality and Accreditation) and has European recognition.
• The program is taught entirely online, with live classes and online exams.
• The program is designed to prepare students for the European Education Area 2025.
• The program includes a focus on the use of artificial intelligence in education.
• The program emphasizes the importance of digital competence as a pedagogical principle.
• The program provides access to a variety of digital tools, including those specialized in artificial intelligence, audiovisual content, content and data presentation, classroom management systems, personalized itineraries, and activity design.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and practical education in educational technology.