Educational Technology, Instructional Technology

Educational technology focuses on improving and enhancing the educational process through the integration of technology. The use of technology in education and training has increased every year and demand for professionals with this background will increase as society relies more on electronic format. Just look at the popularity of online degree programs. Educational technology professionals are found in colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools, the armed forces, industry, museums, libraries, hospitals, and more. Educational technology is offered at the master's level or higher, so professionals generally have a bachelor's degree in a related field and earn the postgraduate degree in educational technology to advance in their careers or to change careers.

Educational Technology / Instructional Technology
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Educational Technology / Instructional Technology
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Educational Technology / Instructional Technology
Education and Training Requirements

Individuals completing a bachelor’s degree in instructional technology will be prepared to work in the private sector as e-learning specialists, training coaches or supervisors, and curriculum specialists. Individuals seeking a bachelor’s degree will become experts on learning theory, technology integration, and various e-learning platforms. These bachelor’s degrees do not lead to K12 teacher certification.

Programs at the master’s level also do not lead to teacher certification, but can often be used to meet continuing education requirements and increase earning potential for educators who already possess a bachelor’s degree and have their teaching credentials. Within the private sector, many corporations require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in instructional design but strongly prefer individuals with a master's degree in this concentration, or a closely related field of study. These programs focus on the application of technology to improve course delivery, streamline assessment methods, and provide greater student participation within the learning environment.

Doctoral level programs are available for education professionals who wish to participate in ongoing educational research and technology development. These professionals often work in colleges and universities, or senior-level management within corporations and private businesses. The fields of study and application are vast, and include healthcare, military, education, and business, just to name a few.

Individuals with a bachelor's degree in instructional technology who do not desire an advanced degree might consider additional certifications. These are offered as certificate programs through colleges and universities.

• Ranked 18th among all public universities in 2010, by U.S. News & World Report
• Ranked 4th in the country among the most effective in preparing students for the workforce, by The Wall Street Journal
• 2011 Best Graduate Schools - Education by U.S. News & World Report
• Engineering & technology programs ranked 28th among universities around the world by 2010 QS World Rankings

Learning Design & Technology
Master of Science in Education
(Formerly Educational Technology MSED)

Purdue University's online Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology prepares students to design effective instructional materials according to the setting and the needs of a group. Whether teaching a class in secondary school or training employees to use new software or equipment, the M.S. Ed. in Learning Design and Technology can help you design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning methods for a variety of contexts.

The program was designed to ensure that students meet commonly recognized competencies for professionals in the field and aligns with standards from leading organizations, including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The curriculum of the online M.S. in Education in Learning Design and Technology incorporates the latest research in learning theory, educational technology, and instructional design principles and encourages students to use their work experience as a framework for study. Faculty members are active researchers in the field and bring years of experience as well as new ideas to the classroom. Learning design has applications anywhere people need to be taught and trained--not just in education but in business, health care, the military, and many other fields. Students benefit from the diverse backgrounds and expertise of their classmates, allowing you to see different ways design principles can be put in place.

• Foundations of Educational Technology
• Learning Theories and Instructional Design
• Introduction to E-Learning
• Introduction to Learning Systems Design
• Strategic Assessment and Evaluation
• Advanced Practices in Learning Systems Design

Instructional Technology for Educators
Graduate Certificate

The purpose of the 15-credit certificate is to prepare teachers to meet the National Technology Standards of the International Society of Technology and the Performance Indicators for Teachers and the Massachusetts Recommended PreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards. This 15 credit certificate is designed for in-service teachers who do not seek a masters degree at this time or for those who have already earned an advanced degree. In addition, the coursework is designed to meet the subject knowledge competencies of the Massachusetts Instructional Technology licensure. Graduates of the program will develop a comprehensive performance-based technology foundation that reflects fundamental concepts and skills for using technology to support teaching and learning.

Instructional Technology Design
Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Program in Instructional Design also offers a certificate program in instructional technology design to meet the increasing challenges created by the high technology training needs of academic, corporate, and public educators. Through a combination of classroom and hands-on laboratory work, this certificate program provides participants with the opportunity to design and produce computer-mediated learning activities and interactive multimedia materials, and to make effective use of instructional technology in curriculum development. The program can be completed entirely online.

Instructional Design & Technology
Master of Science

As new and emerging technologies transform the landscape of education, the possibilities for learning and discovery grow exponentially. Today's classrooms are increasingly faced with technologically savvy students, and teachers must utilize 21st-century knowledge, strategies, and skills that create an effective and motivational learning environment.

Based on the standards of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Integrating Technology in the Classroom is a leading-edge specialization that allows teachers to model various technologies that engage and motivate all learners. This will allow teachers to prepare those learners to thrive in a global society by breaking down borders and barriers so that they can become proficient consumers and producers of knowledge.

Instructional Design & Technology
Bachelor of Science

Walden's online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you to design effective learning experiences and training programs. Whether you are working in higher education, corporate training, or military and government training settings, you can benefit from this online degree program--one of the few of its kind in the nation. Combining academic theory with practical, hands-on experience, this degree program can help prepare you to excel in a career in the fast-growing field of instructional design and technology such as Instructional Coordinator/Designer, Training and Development Specialist, Curriculum Designer, Course Editor, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, or Multimedia Specialist.

Instructional Design & Technology / Training & Performance Improvement
Master of Science

This program will teach you to build quality education courses and training experiences. You'll learn to apply theory, research, creativity, and problem-solving skills to a variety of technology applications in order to improve learning. You will also develop the skills to assess, create, and manage training materials. The combination of these skills will help you to support technology supported training in educational institutions and corporate training classrooms. Through your coursework, you will gain the experience needed to efficiently and effectively use technology and multimedia tools.

• Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K-12) - MSEd
• Adolescent Literacy & Technology - MSEd
• Educational Technology - PhD

Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Education

The Post University M.Ed. in Instructional Design & Technology is for education, training, and development professionals who want to develop advanced skills in the planning and creation of learning experiences using technology. The program encourages students to be creative in their approach to designing and assessing effective technology-driven learning experiences. It also provides differentiated learning experience so that students may pursue projects of interest to them. This is a non-licensure program.

Learning and Technology
Master of Education

WGU's NCATE accredited online master's in teaching and learning will develop your technology integration skills. The M.Ed. in Learning and Technology will enhance your teaching talents and increase your technology integration skills incorporating instructional design principles. You will become a technology and instruction expert.

E-Learning
Graduate Certificate

This graduate certificate program integrates curriculum development, instructional design and course delivery using technology and online learning management systems. The specialization focuses on providing a knowledge base of current research for the planning and implementation of teaching and delivery modalities using instructional design methodologies incorporating educational media.

• E-Learning - EdD
• E-Learning - MEd

Education Technology
Master of Arts in Education

The Master of Arts in Education - Education Technology degree program incorporates theory and application of technology into contemporary programs in school systems from pre-kindergarten through graduate studies. Included are program applications in distance learning, models regarding the administration of technology programs, computer assisted instruction, and the integration of technology within various education offerings, programs and organizational systems. An emphasis is placed on global perspectives in facilitating learning. Requirements for added endorsements vary by state.

Instructional Design
Master of Education

The AIU Online Master of Education degree program is structured to address sweeping changes that have occurred in education over the past decade, including an emphasis on the importance of students' capacity to understand abstract concepts, solve problems, work as effective team members and develop critical thinking skills. M.Ed. students pursuing the concentration in Instructional Design will learn to integrate the use of various instructional media and technologies for learning, including classroom presentation tools, computer-based and network-based instructional systems. They will also gain an understanding of how to identify and take advantage of unique opportunities and challenges involved in the organization, development, and delivery of a distance learning program. Graduates will have acquired knowledge necessary to provide leadership in the application of new technologies in modern education.

Educational Technology
Master of Science

The Master of Science in Educational Technology curriculum prepares teachers and other education professionals to systematically develop and use technology to support teaching and learning in the classroom, their schools and other learning environments. The program provides a firm foundation of learning theory and instructional design for appropriate decision-making about educational technology and other instructional solutions.

Educational Technology
Graduate Certificate

For students who wish to specialize in educational technology without completing the entire degree program, a certificate option is available. Those who have been admitted must inform their academic advisor of their intent to pursue the certificate. The graduate certificate in Educational Technology requires successful completion of coursework distributed as outlined below. Total program length varies based on the number of courses taken per eight-week session.

Instructional Technology
Master of Science

Saint Joseph's University is one of the few schools in Pennsylvania to offer a program that can help you attain your Instructional Technology Specialist Certification or, by completing two additional electives, earn your Certification and a Master's degree in Instructional Technology. SJU's MS in Instructional Technology program is aligned with National Standards to prepare you to step into any of the Instructional Technology Specialist careers available across a variety of educational settings. Our goal is to prepare high quality educators capable of serving Instructional Technology leadership roles in a school, a school district, or a regional educational setting.

Educational Technology
Master of Education

American College of Education graduates of the M.Ed. in Educational Technology will not only gain a strong understanding of how to leverage new and current technologies to improve learning in the classroom, but they will also learn how to play an integral role in any educational environment, working in partnership with other teachers and administrators to integrate hardware, software and Internet resources to keep pace with 21st century technology.