Technology in Education K-12 (MEd)

The Master of Education in Technology in Education K-12 and the non-teaching Instructional Technology Specialist Certification is designed for the teacher who desires the effective application of technology in the classroom and for those who desire to support teaching and learning with technology at the building, district, or intermediate unit level. This program lets teachers select and integrate technology into the curriculum of their subject matter areas and grade level by emphasizing the use of technology as an instructional tool to address diverse learners, enhance teaching, and extend learning beyond the classroom. The program also prepares instructional technologists to establish, support, and maintain technology and its effective use in the classroom. Emphasis is on tried and tested technology along with an exploration of new and emerging technologies including mobile, multimedia and telecommunications for traditional and distance classrooms. Students learn about teacher utility applications and gain an understanding of the support of technology in the K-12 environment.

Most of the courses in this program are offered online using a course management system and a web conference environment. Students must participate in an online orientation before the start of their first online course. Information on the orientation is provided new students before the start of each session.