Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology

• Instructional Technology: Foundation and Framework
  
  This course orients students to the program, the technology challenges in today's classroom, and the national standards guiding them. It includes an introduction to creating a professional portfolio. All of the listed objectives meet the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Teachers.
  
  
• Curriculum and Instruction
  
  This course provides in-depth study of brain-compatible learning experiences, designing curriculum units, and differentiating instruction for all students. Participants will use the skills of backward design, brain theory, and other learning theory principles, curriculum mapping, and practical methods of differentiating learning to design a curriculum unit for a subject and grade level.
  
  
• Schools in a Multicultural Society
  
  This course takes an objective look at dual language instruction, examining its different parts in a social environment. It also includes basic definitions and theoretical frameworks for thinking about bilingual education.
  
  
• Educational Applications of Technology
  
  Participants will investigate various learning theories and how these theories are contributing to technology enhanced educational practices. The most current issues facing educational technology will be addressed in a threaded discussion format, as well as through classroom discussion and journal or online article research.
  
  
• Research Techniques and Procedures
  
  This course facilitates the development of research knowledge and skill in practicing education professionals who must be knowledgeable, skilled, and adept in evaluating and interpreting research literature related to their job roles. Course content provides a basis for decision-making, change, and improvement and includes theory, techniques, design, and evaluation of research.
  
  
• Multimedia Instructional Strategies
  
  This course focuses on the effective use of multimedia in classroom instruction. Participants will learn to evaluate multimedia, select appropriate multimedia, and match instruction to multimedia resources.
  
  
• Design of Print-Based Media
  
  This course provides educators with the necessary knowledge and tools to create print media that can be used in their educational settings. Participants will develop and apply an understanding of the design principles of proximity, alignment, repetition, and contrast.
  
  
• Interactive Design for the Classroom
  
  The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the design of interactive classroom lessons and activities by integrating multiple intelligences and constructivist learning theories in multimedia and web design.
  
  
• Distance Learning
  
  The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the design of interactive lessons and activities for distance education. The course defines distance education, including history, theories, and practical applications.
  
  
• Internship in Technology
  
  This supervised internship will encourage a cooperative arrangement among the key stakeholders. Upon completion, the candidate will possess an understanding of the complexity of being a leader in school and classroom technology use and training, ranging from development of a vision for technology support to demonstrating practical skills ensuring smooth day-to-day technology integration in teaching.