Master of Educational Technology
The evolution of communications, software and computer technology has changed education and the perception of a world class education must involve technology. Best practices for student learning must involve innovative instructional strategies such as: blended or flipped classrooms, the sue of open-source, web-based resources, collaborative tools, video resources and mobile devices. Schools across the nation are turning to technology to more effectively engage learners; improve performance; and improve the quality of learning experiences.
MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS
- Master of Educational Technology No Certification - This option is for certified educators who wish to expand their knowledge of Educational Technology in grades PK-12
- Master of Educational Technology with Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS) certification - This options is for certified educators who wish to gain both the MET and PA ITS certification.
- Instructional Technology Specialist certification only - This option is for certified educators who wish to only gain PA ITS certification.
Master’s-Level Courses (Ten Required)
Technology-Based Teaching Framewords & Resouces (2 required)
Electives (2 required)
Choice of any two courses to allow MET enrollees to round out their MET curriculum with courses that are most applicable to their teaching practices and needs.
Device Enabled & Collaborative Learning (1 required)
Teaching Today's Students (1 required)
Inter-Disciplinary & Content-Specific Technology Integration (2 required)
Completion-Level Courses
Master of Educational Technology plus ITS certification (10 courses)
Instructional Technology Specialist Certification Only (8 courses)
Exit Assessments
- Successful defense of Master’s Thesis (Master’s Project on Action Research)
- Electronic Portfolio