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Technology Integration Specialist

Online Master's Degree in Educational Technology with an Emphasis in Technology Integration Specialist
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Combine your passion for education with your expertise in technology.

Enhance student engagement, foster digital literacy, and prepare students for success in an increasingly digital world.

Our program equips students to stay at the forefront of educational trends and advancements, continuously evolving their teaching practices to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

Unique Class Topics in the Technology Integration Specialist Emphasis

  • Technology Integration Specialist: Effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning environments, equipping you with practical strategies and tools to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and achievement.
  • Trends and Issues in Educational Technology: Explore current trends, emerging technologies, and critical issues in educational technology, empowering you to stay informed, adapt to change, and leverage innovative solutions to address challenges in the field.
  • Instructional Technologies: Examine the use of various instructional technologies, software, and digital tools to support diverse learning needs, promote active learning, and facilitate personalized instruction in educational settings.
  • Topics in Educational Technology: Explore current trends, issues, and innovations in educational technology through readings, reports, discussions, and practical experiences.
  • Information Literacy and Inquiry: Focus on developing students' information literacy skills and inquiry-based learning approaches, enabling you to teach students how to find, evaluate, and ethically use information effectively in various contexts.
  • Instructional Design and Assessment: Design and assess effective instructional experiences using research-based practices and assessment techniques, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and promoting student engagement and achievement.
  • Practicum (Tech Integration and School Library): Gain hands-on practicum experience in technology integration and school library management, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge and instructional strategies in authentic educational settings under the supervision of experienced mentors.
  • Teacher Leadership in School Improvement: Prepare to assume leadership roles in school improvement initiatives, equipping you with the skills to collaborate with colleagues, analyze data, and implement evidence-based practices to promote positive change and student success.
  • Teaching and Learning Frameworks: Explore theoretical frameworks and models of teaching and learning, empowering you to critically analyze and apply research-informed strategies to enhance instructional effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
  • Instructional Technologies: Investigate various instructional technologies and their applications in educational settings, enabling you to integrate technology tools and resources effectively to support diverse learning needs and enhance teaching practices.

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