K-12 Instructional Technology

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Overview

Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

The MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology aligns with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®), Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.

Curriculum Overview

Orientation (Credits: None)
JIU501: Orientation – Successful Online Learning for Masters Students

9 Core Courses (Credits: 27)
EDU500: Educational Theory Into Practice
EDU503: Assessment Strategies to Improve K-12 Learning
EDU521: K-12 Students Using Technology
EDU524: Exceptional Needs in Inclusive Classrooms
EDU530: Technology in Education: Social and Legal Issues
EDU539: K-12 Technology Systems Operations & Management
EDU550: Evaluating Education Technology
EDU651: Designing Interactive e-Learning
EDU694: Designing Online Learning Environments

Capstone (Credits: 3)
EDU607: Capstone: The K-12 Instructional Technologist

Outcomes

Specialization Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge, skills and professional dispositions of the National Council for Accreditation or Teacher Education (NCATE); and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize digital-age content learning.
Assess knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.
Prioritize local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practice.
Evaluate professional practices for improvement, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

Program Learning Outcomes

The candidate demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of content knowledge such as math and literacy, pedagogy, technology, and classroom management utilized to facilitate K-12 student learning.
The candidate has the knowledge to conduct and plan both formative and summative assessment that customizes instruction and improves K-12 student achievement.
The candidate is knowledgeable about teaching and learning practices and learning exceptionalities to meet the needs of all learners.
The knowledge that candidates master is based on professional and performance-based standards
The candidate demonstrates the ability to use content knowledge, such as math and literacy, pedagogy, technology, and classroom management, to facilitate K-12 student learning.
The candidate has the ability to conduct and plan both formative and summative assessment that customizes instruction and improves K-12 student achievement.
The candidate adapts instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
The candidate incorporates developments in the science of learning and evidence-based practices that positively impact K-12 student learning. Candidates plan and set measurable goals, identify and implement scientifically based curricula and instruction, conduct formative and summative assessments, customize instruction, organize and manage the classroom for learning, and engage students.
The candidate is an innovative leader who solves urgent project-based education challenges that are in service to a real need in the education profession, and addresses the needs of all students.
The candidate utilizes appropriate technology applications to facilitate K-12 student learning.
The candidate motivates and engages students, effectively manages classrooms and schools, and effectively interacts with k-12 students, parents and the community.
The educator is prepared for their own life-long personal and professional growth.
Candidates are committed to assess their own education effectiveness through individual and collaborative practice.
The candidate cultivates inclusiveness with K-12 students, families, communities, and colleagues to meet the needs of all learners, including fairness and a belief that all K-12 students can learn.
The candidate has an uncompromising commitment to educational service, is motivated by the belief that education can change lives, and opens up opportunities for their K-12 students.
The candidate acts ethically with K-12 students, families, communities, and colleagues.
The candidate demonstrates respect for professional colleagues and K-12 students regarding learning exceptionalities, opinion, belief, and cultural background.

Certification and Licensure

Jones International University provides programs that are acceptable for educator or educational administrator certificates in most states. The completion of a JIU degree program does not guarantee certification or licensure in any state – students must often complete applications or complete similar administrative requirements before they may obtain licensure. A small number of states currently require students to graduate from an educator/administrator program specifically approved by the state or accredited by a certain accreditor. All State licensure requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the student’s ultimate responsibility to determine the requirements for the state in which they intend to seek licensure, including any state where the student may relocate or intends to relocate. JIU performs periodic reviews of state requirements no more frequently than annually. As of November 15, 2011, JIU has determined based upon its independent research that Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee do not accept certain licensure applications from JIU students. JIU provides information on educator licensing and certification in all states; please click here.

Degree At A Glance

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Total Credits:

30 credits

Time Frame:

20 months

Designed For:

The MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology is designed for licensed educators who want to improve the quality of K-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment technology. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform K-12 schools and advance in their careers.

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