Curriculum
Penn State's 33-credit master of education in instructional systems--educational technology curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills that educators need to improve learning through more effective use of technology. The curriculum also shows educators how to employ quantitative research methods to evaluate the impact of technology on the learning process.
Course topics include:
- conditions that influence school learning
- design of research studies
- Internet integration
- computers for higher-order thinking
- design of technology-based learning experiences
This curriculum uses a blend of classroom activities, Web technology, print,
and other media to maximize flexibility. Communication tools, including bulletin
boards and e-mail, are used to foster a collaborative environment, providing
you with the opportunity to learn from and teach one another.
The curriculum and course format will help you develop practical applications
of the topics you study. Students will design, implement, and evaluate technology-based
projects in their own classrooms as part of the degree requirement. The program
culminates in a master's paper, which will be your evaluation of a project that
you have designed, developed, and implemented. Students are encouraged to share
their experiences with their classmates and colleagues, thus contributing to
the public knowledge of effective teaching practices that use technology.
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