Educational Technology, MA

The Educational Technology Master’s program provides classroom teachers, technology coaches, and instructional designers with innovative ways to integrate relevant technology with sound pedagogical practice. Our master’s program is designed for educators who are excited about the potential technology offers for increasing student learning. Our students want to extend their skills for implementing relevant technology-enhanced activities in their own learning environments.

The Educational Technology Program is designed for working professionals who are interested in both creative exploration and practical application of digital technologies. Our focus is always on giving students tools and strategies that they can use right way in their own learning environments. We also understand that every school has different types and amounts of resources, so we can explore a wide variety of technology tools with an emphasis on low-cost or free resources. Our graduates will be prepared to:

• Optimize the use of active learning techniques via relevant technology tools.
• Take existing curriculum and transform it for a contemporary student audience.
• Design and teach online, hybrid, or blended courses.
• Serve as a peer technology coach for colleagues.

Our students are busy professionals who need to make the most of every minute, so we have designed a curriculum that allows students flexibility, provides practical assignments, and gives easy access to personal coaching and support. 

The curriculum focuses on the discerning use of technology tools to increase student engagement, motivation, and active learning. Masters candidates are encouraged to leverage their learning for immediate applicability; course projects require students to apply new skills to discipline-specific content needs. The program helps educators:

• Apply technology-enhanced educational practices in and out of the classroom.
• Prepare to evolve with rapidly changing educational and technological landscapes.
• Understand the structure and function of educational technology systems.