Program of Study:
Educational Technology, M.A. with STEM certificate
GPA to date: 4.0
List of courses I have taken thus far:
EDTC 614 Introduction to Distance Learning (3 Credits)
This course provides knowledge of emerging distance learning systems. Candidates learn to enhance online learning instruction by using various methodologies. The goal is to develop candidates who know how to access resources to maintain state-of-the-art technological literacy. Each candidate will design an instructional project as part of this class.
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EDTC 642 Curriculum Design: STEM Authoring Tools (3 Credits)
In this course, students will explore a variety of multimedia creation tools. Students will conduct a comprehensive survey of STEM authoring tools and create projects applying design elements. Throughout the course, students will reflect upon the capabilities of STEM authoring tools that are available to instructional multimedia designers.
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EDTC 623 Introduction to Educational Technology (3 Credits)
This course provides background knowledge of basic educational technologies with particular emphasis on the applications of instructional technology in the K-12 curriculum. Candidates explore the history and direction of instructional technologies, the ethical and social issues, the importance of media literacy, as well as new forms of assignments and assessments with the new technologies.
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EDTC 618 Learning Theories, Motivation, & Relationship to Technology (3 Credits)
The principal theories of human learning are surveyed including behaviorism, cognitive information processing, and constructivism. Additional theories which have been shown to affect learning are examined, including motivational, developmental, biological, sociological, and physiological factors. Special emphasis is given to alternative educational approaches, methods, strategies, and technologies that increase instructional effectiveness.
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EDTC 645 STEM Foundations: Rethink Learning (3 Credits)
This integrated, interdisciplinary course challenges students to rethink learning by integrating innovative STEM practices and tools and providing hands-on and relevant learning experiences. Students will engage with comprehensive STEM tools to support pedagogical applications in all areas of the curriculum and in all grade levels.
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EDTC 620 Special Topics in Educational Technology (3 Credits)
This course examines current issues and topics in educational technology. Since the field of educational technology is ever changing, topics vary.
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EDTC 621 Leading Curriculum Change Using the Internet (3 Credits)
This course develops students’ capacity to create and lead school-wide STEM efforts to foster student success using internet-based tools and applications. Students will learn and practice strategies for using the internet to analyze data, determine learner needs, and generate curriculum and policies to support faculty and learner success.
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EDTC 631 Administration and Supervision of Technology in Educational Settings (3 Credits)
Course prepares candidates to serve as technology facilitators-professionals who promote the development and implementation of technology infrastructure, procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for p-12 schools. An analysis of district-wide and school curriculum needs, state agency mandates and federal imperatives as well as personnel roles and services will be conducted.
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EDTC 627 Seminar: Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology (3 Credits)
This course is designed to explore the latest trends and research in curriculum and technology integration and explore how these trends affect instructional settings. Candidates provide evidence of their knowledge and expertise through the creation of an electronic portfolio.
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EDTC 625 Integrating STEM Across the Curriculum (3 Credits)
Students will learn how to apply a variety of technologies in systemic approaches to STEM curriculum design and implementation. They explore leadership and supervisory approaches to the redesign of instruction through emerging and online technologies in alignment to standards that address technology integration and professional development.
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EDTC 622 Research Applications in Educational Technology I (3 Credits)
(Fall only) This course provides an in-depth treatment of the research and evaluation process including design, measurement, and statistical analysis. The course emphasizes the interpretation, synthesis, evaluation, and analysis of research in the area of educational technology. During this course, candidates write their proposals for a thesis or project which is completed in EDTC 628 Research Applications in Educational Technology II.
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Final course to earn MA in Educational Technology Spring 23:
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EDTC 622 Research Applications in Educational Technology II (3 Credits)
(Spring only) This course is the capstone of the program. The purpose of this course is to integrate the candidate’s program of study into a practical manifestation of educational change and technology innovation. Each candidate, working closely with an advisor, completes the thesis or project in this course.
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Source: https://catalog.njcu.edu/graduate/education/educational-technology/