The M.S.Ed. in Educational Technology for Learning will engage students in a technology-infused curriculum that requires them to use and evaluate a wide-variety of digital tools used in educational environments. Students will consider how they can teach differently in the technology-enhanced environment. The curriculum of the M.S.Ed. in Educational Technology for Learning connects theory to practice, preparing educators to design learning experiences that promote creativity and active learning through the integration of digital tools. It prepares professionals to critique the current educational technology innovations and related research and immerses them in learning engagements that promote global connections, instant feedback, and communication with authentic audiences.

The IU collaborative M.S.Ed. in Educational Technology is offered as 100% online asynchronous degree.

Program learning goals and outcomes:

Graduates from the Technology for Learning M.S. Ed program will be able to:

1. Design, support, and facilitate inclusive and accessible K-12 educational learning environments with technology (e.g. culture, ability, language, background).

a. Synthesize research in the field of educational technology to develop deeper knowledge and work within frameworks of understanding innovative practices, their strengths and weaknesses, and their opportunities and barriers in a K-12 setting.

b. Evaluate and utilize technology tools and resources for K-12 learning, including social media.

c. Design K-12 curriculum for different methods such as student-centered learning drawing upon a wide range of educational purposes including building deeper understandings, practicing skills, and working for social justice.

d. Design technology-integrated instruction that promotes digital citizenship, media literacy, and computational thinking.

e. Design, develop, and evaluate instruction to facilitate learning in K-12 face-to-face and online environments.

2. Develop the skills and dispositions to become a leader in incorporating technology into K-12 learning environments.

a. Formulate a rationale/vision for infusion of technology into K-12 learning environments based on established educational theory and research for a range of educational purposes including building deeper understandings, practicing skills, and working for social justice.

b. Make use of a range of data to inform the evaluation and revision of technology-rich learning environments.

c. Participate in and document involvement in collaborative, reflective learning communities.

d. Build appropriate activities and tools for professional development and program evaluation.

i. Conduct needs assessments to inform the content and delivery of technology-related professional learning programs that result in a positive impact on student learning

ii. Design, develop, and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment.

iii. Model technology-enhanced learning experiences using a variety of research-based, student- centered instructional strategies and assessment tools to address the diverse needs and interests of all students.

iv. Evaluate results of professional learning programs to determine the effectiveness of her content knowledge, improving teacher pedagogical skills and/or increasing student learning.


Degree Requirements

To earn the degree students will complete twelve courses for 36 overall credit hours. The required courses fall into the following four categories:

I. Foundations coursework – Three courses/9 credits

1. Instruction in the Curriculum

EDUC-J 500 Instruction in the Context of the Curriculum

2. Assessment (complete one of the following)

EDUC-P 507 Assessment in Schools

3. Diversity and Inclusive Teaching (complete one of the following)

EDUC-H 520 Social Issues in Education or
EDUC-T 531 Organizational Change in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Schools or
EDUC-J 511 Differentiated Instruction

II. Inquiry and Research – Three courses/ 9 credits

1. EDUC-Y 520 Strategies for Education Inquiry
2. EDUC-Y 510 Research and Technology in Schools or Action Research 1
3. EDUC-W 590 Individual Research in Computer Education – Capstone

(Students must complete Y510 and Y520 prior to registration in W590)

III. Technology in Education Core – Four courses/12 credits

1. EDUC-W 531 Technology for Teaching and Learning,
2. EDUC-W 520 Planning for Technology Infrastructure,
3. EDUC-W 515 Technology Leadership and Professional Development.
4. EDUC-W 540 Technology-Infused Curriculum

IV. Education Technology Electives—Two courses/6 credits (Choose two from the following list)

EDUC-W 550 Current Technology Trends – Specific Topics Check with your advisor
EDUC-K 510 Assistive Techniques in Special Education
EDUC-R 505 Workshop In Instructional Systems Technology; VT: Computer-Based Teaching
EDUC-R 547 Computer-Mediated Learning
EDUC-W 505 Professional Development Conference—Specific Topics Check with your advisor