Instructional Technology Program

Program Coordinator: David Shutkin, Ph.D.

A teaching license may be endorsed for computer/technology upon completion of a 30 semester hour M.Ed. with a 21 semester hour course sequence in technology.  This sequence is part of the M.Ed. program for the Professional Teacher.  At the conclusion of the master’s degree studies, successful completion of a written comprehensive examination is required for the M.Ed.  This exam consists of a general section and a program section

FULL TIME FACULTY

1. Greg DiLisi, Ph.D.
2. Kathleen Manning, Ph.D.
3. David Shutkin, Ph.D.
4. Mark Storz, Ph.D. , Associate Chair, Coordinator of Graduate Programs

  Course of Study in Professional Teacher Program

CORE SEQUENCE

1. Multicultural Education (3 hrs.) --- ED 453, OR Foundations of Education (3 hrs.) --- ED 500
2. Research Methods (3 hrs.) --- ED 502
3. Learning-Teaching (3 hrs.) --- ED 534

CONTENT SEQUENCE

1. Introduction to the Professional Uses of Instructional Technology and Design (3 hrs.) --- ED 586
2. Application of Technology to Instructional Outcomes and Classroom Practice (3 hrs.) --- ED 587
3. Evaluation, Selection and Uses of Peripherals and Software (3 hrs.) --- ED 587A
4. Change Processes, Curriculum Integration and Trends in Educational Technology (3 hrs.) --- ED 588
5. Application of the Technology and Instructional Design Across the Curriculum (3 hrs.) --- ED 588A
6. Design and Application of Distance Learning Practices (3 hrs.) --- ED 588B

The M.Ed. degree will be awarded when the above courses and the Comprehensive Examination have been satisfactorily completed.