This program is designed to prepare teachers to become instructional leaders in the area of technology integration in P-16 curriculum and instructional design. Teachers completing this M.A. program with the instructional computer technology endorsement will receive training in the areas of instructional technology and design based on best practices in instructional computer technology, as well as state and national standards. This program will support the efforts of teachers who are interested in integrating technology into their instruction and are interested in providing instructional technology and instructional design leadership within their schools and districts.
Admission Requirements
- General admission to graduate study (for criteria, refer to "Admission to Graduate Study").
- Standard or provisional teaching certification, a statement of eligibility for teaching, or letter describing your role as educational support. Those students who fit the criteria of educational support will be able to obtain the master's degree, but it cannot be used for initial teacher certification.
- A GRE minimum combined score of 283 (verbal and quantitative) and 2.5 on the analytic writing portion or a minimum 31 raw score (381-386 Scaled Score) on the Miller Analogies Test.
- For students who have not met testing requirements for admission into the program, but who have successfully completed 12 hours of coursework required for the program with a 3.5 or above GPA, the department chair may waive the testing requirement.
- The testing requirement is waived for students who have already completed a master's degree.
- A minimum of 2.75 undergraduate GPA.
- Demonstrated competency of computer fluency (i.e. undergraduate or graduate computer competency course or computer competency assessment).
Program Competencies
Students will meet the following: International Society for Technology Education (ISTE), National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Teachers, and Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)/National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Initial Educational Communications and Technology standards through the Master of Arts in Education: Educational Technology program.
The Kentucky Teacher Standards are embraced in these competency standards. The Kentucky Teacher Standards are noted as "ETS" followed by the standard number.
ISTE NETS for Teachers
Technology Operations and Concepts. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. EDTC 621, 625, 628, 644, 680, 685, CIS 634, and 650. ETS 1, 9, 10.
Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. EDTC 621, 625, 644, 680, 681, 685, and 688. ETS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum. Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. EDTC 621, 625, 644, 680, 681, 685 and 688. ETS 2, 3, 4, 5, 10.
Assessment and Evaluation. Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. EDTC 621, 625, 644, 680, 681, 685 and 688. ETS 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
Productivity and Professional Practice. Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. EDEL 599, EDTC 611, 621, 625, 644, 685, 688, CIS 634 and 650. ETS 1, 9, 10.
Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues. Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice. EDEL 599, EDTC 628, 644, 680, 681, 688 and CIS 650. ETS 1, 8, 9, 10.
AECT Standards
Standard 1: DESIGN.
Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design conditions for learning by applying principles of instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies and learner characteristics. EDTC 621, EDTC 625, EDTC 644, EDTC 680, EDTC 681, EDTC 685 and EDTC 688. ETS 2, 3, 10.
Standard 2: DEVELOPMENT.
Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions to develop instructional materials and experiences using print, audiovisual, computer-based and integrated technologies. EDTC 621, EDTC 625, EDTC 644, EDTC 680, EDTC 681, EDTC 685 and EDTC 688. ETS 2, 3, 10.
Standard 3: UTILIZATION.
Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions to use processes and resources for learning by applying principles and theories of media utilization, diffusion, implementation and policymaking. EDTC 621, EDTC 625, EDTC 644, EDTC 680, EDTC 681, EDTC 685 and EDTC 688. ETS 2, 3, 5, 10.
Standard 4: MANAGEMENT.
Candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions to plan, organize, coordinate and supervise educational technology by applying principles of project, resource, delivery system and information management. EDTC 621, EDTC 625, EDTC 644, EDTC 680, EDTC 681, EDTC 685 and EDTC 688. ETS 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
Standard 5: EVALUATION.
Candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions to evaluate the adequacy of instruction and learning by applying principles of problem analysis, criterion-referenced measurement, formative and summative evaluation and long-range planning. EDTC 621, EDTC 625, EDTC 644, EDTC 680, EDTC 681, EDTC 685 and EDTC 688. ETS 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
Assessment
The student must submit a professional portfolio demonstrating work completed within the program during the final semester of graduate work.
The professional portfolio will encompass projects completed in the program showing mastery of the educational technology and instructional design skills developed within the program. The portfolio must be submitted by the student to their advisor by the scheduled due date. Students should arrange to complete the professional portfolio prior to the end of the semester in which they plan to complete the degree.
Program Requirements
Core
| EDTC 611 | Introduction to Research and Grant Writing | 3 |
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| EDF 600 | Research Methods in Education | 3 |
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| EDTC 621 | Technology for the 21st Century Teacher | 3 |
| EDTC 628 | Technology, Education and Culture | 3 |
| EDTC 680 | Introduction to Instructional Design and Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Technology Application/Integration
Complete six hours from the following:
| EDTC 625 | Assistive Technology | 3 |
| EDTC 644 | Multimedia Design for the Classroom | 3 |
| EDTC 685 | Principles of Distance Education Delivery | 3 |
| EDTC 688 | Educational Gaming and Simulation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Curriculum Development
Complete three hours from the following:
| EDEL 632 | Elementary School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDEL 630 | Curriculum Construction | 3 |
| EDMG 636 | Middle School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDSE 634 | Secondary School Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Education Electives
Complete six hours from any education course 600-level or above.
General Electives
Complete three hours from the following:
| CIS 634 | Management of Telecommunications and Networking | 3 |
| CIS 650 | Innovation, Technology and Organizational Change | 3 |
| EDEL 616 | Educational Computing | 3 |
| EDSE 616 | Educational Computing | 3 |
| EDTC | any 600-level or higher course | |
| | other preapproved courses by advisor | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
The student is responsible for meeting requirements for admission, the exit requirements and application for graduation. Course requirements may change if certification requirements change by external bodies. Only coursework taken for graduate credit may be counted for the master's degree.
Additional Requirements
- Satisfy general degree requirements.
- Must submit a professional portfolio demonstrating work completed within the program during the final semester of graduate work.
- Must apply for completion at the beginning of the term in which all requirements will be completed.
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA in all courses taken after completing the bachelor's degree.
- Must be unconditionally admitted.