Master of Education in K-12 Instructional Technology
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MASTER OF EDUCATION SPECIALIZATIONS
| Adult Educators and Administrators |
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| MEd in Adult Education |
| MEd in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management |
| MEd in e-Learning Technology and Design |
| MEd in Higher Education Leadership and Administration |
| K-12 Educators and Administrators Specializations |
Master's Degrees for Licensed Educators |
| MEd in Education Leadership and Administration |
| MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment |
| MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology |
| MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment |
Master's Degrees Leading to Initial Education Licensure |
| MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure |
| MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure |
| MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure |
| MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure |
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.
Candidates who complete this program:
- understand student literacy development in reading, writing, speaking, viewing, and listening.
- understand mathematics and mathematics instruction.
- understand and apply strategies, planning practices, assessment techniques, and appropriate accommodations to ensure student learning in a standards-based curriculum.
- are expert in their content endorsement area(s).
- understand and apply classroom practice in order to successfully manage time, communications, and record keeping procedures that support and enhance student learning.
- are responsive to the needs and experiences children bring to the classroom, including those based on culture, community, ethnicity, economics, linguistics, and innate learning abilities.
- understand learning exceptionalities and conditions that affect the rate and extent of student learning, and are able to adapt instruction for all learners.
- are skilled in technology and know about using technology to support instruction and enhance student learning.
- recognize the school's role in teaching and perpetuating a democratic system.
- understand the relationships among the various governmental entities that create laws, regulations, and policies that determine educational practices.
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts.
- plan, design, and model effective learning environments and multiple experiences supported by technology.
- apply and implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for utilizing technology to maximize student learning.
- apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
- apply technology to enhance and improve personal productivity and professional practice.
- understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in P-12 schools and assist teachers in applying that understanding in their practice.
- promote the development and implementation of technology infrastructure, procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for P-12 schools.
- contribute to the shared vision for campus integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of the vision.
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.
