Technology is rapidly revolutionizing society, making it imperative that educators learn to use digital tools to strengthen their teaching and improve student learning.

The IU Online Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Educational Technology for Learning will engage you in a technology-infused curriculum that requires you to use and evaluate a wide variety of digital tools used in educational environments. As a student in the program, you will consider how you can teach differently in today's technology-enhanced environments. You will develop new technology skill sets and be able to determine which technologies to apply in order to achieve your pedagogical goals.

As the United States strives to develop a globally competitive workforce, demand is high for educators who can engage learners in 21st-century skills and mindsets. The MSEd in Educational Technology for Learning curriculum connects theory to practice, preparing you to design learning experiences that promote creativity and active learning through the integration of digital tools.

Your IU Online MSEd in Educational Technology for Learning prepares you for careers in the K12 sector such as:

• Technology coach or specialist
• Instructional coach
• Technology director
• Teacher with a specialty in technology integration
• Online curriculum developer

This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IU Bloomington, IU East, IUPUI, IU Kokomo, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast. This consortial model allows you to take coursework from several campuses and learn from a wide range of faculty.

MSEd Requirements 

To earn the MSEd in Educational Technology for Learning, you must complete 36 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

• Core courses (9 credit hours)
• Instruction in curriculum course (3 credit hours)
• Inquiry and Research courses (9 credit hours)
• Electives (15 credit hours)

Many online support services are available to assist you as you progress through the program.

Core Courses (9 cr)

• EDUC-W 515 Technology for Leadership and Professional Development  (3 cr.)
• EDUC-W 531 Technology for Teaching and Learning (3 cr.)
• EDUC-W 540 Technology-Infused Curriculum (3 cr.)

Instruction in Curriculum (3 cr.)

• EDUC-J 500 Instruction in the Context of the Curriculum (3 cr.)

Inquiry and Research Courses (9 cr.)

• EDUC-W 590 Capstone - Research in Education (3 cr.) *Students must complete Y 510 and Y 520 prior to registration in W590
• EDUC-Y 510 Research and Technology in Schools or Action Research 1 (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Y 520 Strategies for Education Inquiry (3 cr.)

Electives (15 cr.)

• EDUC-K 510 Assistive Techniques in Special Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-R 505 Computer-Based Teaching Methods (3 cr.)
• EDUC-R 547 Computer-Mediated Learning (3 cr.)
• EDUC-W 505 Professional Development Workshop (3 cr.) (check with your advisor)
• EDUC-W 550 Current Technology Trends (3 cr.) (check with your advisor)