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Master of Education in Instructional Technology
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The M.Ed. in Instructional Technology is designed to the need for graduate-level training in effective, innovative use of current and emerging technology in Maine's K-12 schools. The required coursework, research and clinical experiences are directed at producing highly marketable educational leaders who can build school capacity to continually assess and upgrade the technology available to teachers and students.

The M.Ed. in Instructional Technology program is informed and guided by state and national standards, including the Maine Learning Results and the Standards for Technology in Teaching and Learning published by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). ISTE is an affiliate of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

The 36-credit hour program is offered evenings during the school year and through the summer to meet the schedules of full-time professional educators. Courses are offered statewide, both on-line and through instruction at various sites around Maine.

Student Outcomes:
• Enhance learning in K-12 classrooms by integrating knowledge of learning and teaching with knowledge of educational technology, media and instructional methods

• Apply and evaluate applications of technology to specific instructional situations and develop materials and strategies needed to enhance learning

• Plan, implement and evaluate mediated instructional and educational technology delivery systems based on knowledge of research

• Evaluate existing instructional technology hardware and software resources in a school or school district and plan, implement and evaluate changes needed to heighten teaching and learning

• Evaluate the instructional technology knowledge and skill levels of teachers, administrators and other school staff and provide needed training and support

Program of Study
Instructional Technology Core (21 Credits):
• EDT 520, Technology in the K-12 Classroom
• EDT 525, Telecommunications in K-12 Classrooms
• EDT 530, Hypermedia Tools in Education
• EDT 540, Principles of Instructional Design
• EDT 560, Applying Technology to Assessment in Education
• EDT 616, Seminar -Teaching with Technology
• EDG 657, Educational Practicum, Instructional Technology

Required:
• EDS 520 Educational Assessment

Instructional Electives (9 Credits):
• Students may pursue individual interests and those suggested by their employment situations by selecting courses from the following list. The list is expected to change as technology evolves.
• EDT 527, Network &Troubleshooting Basics for Educators
• EDT 535, Multimedia Design for Teaching and Learning I
• EDT 536, Multimedia Design for Teaching and Learning II
• EDT 550, Video Production and Integration
• EDT 555, Computers and Cooperative Learning
• SED 570, Adapting Technology for Individuals with Disabilities

Choice of one of the following or an upper-level graduate course approved by your advisor:
• EDH 600, Seminar -Education in the U.S.
• EML 595, Seminar in Middle Level Education
• EDC 533, Dynamic of Curriculum
• EDS 615, Seminar in Methods of Teaching

Research:
Action research is a component of the program. Action research, grounded in the tradition of applied research can be defined as:

A research investigation conducted at the local level by school staff, parents, or students which involves the collection of data about specific education problems or programs, reflection on the information acquired, development of conclusions and adjustment of the program.

Courses in the M.ED in Instructional Technology program will highlight the importance of action research in order to increase educators’ own understanding of their practice.

Clinical Experience/Practicum
Since it is anticipated that most people in the program will be working in a Maine school setting, a supervised practicum will be conducted at their work site. Students who are not employed in a K-12 classroom will be placed in a school. Typically, the practicum is completed during the last semester of the student’s enrollment. The practicum encompasses a major project that addresses a critical problem or issue related to instructional technology.

For registration information, contact: Becky Libby (207) 581-2444, or becky.libby@umit.maine.edu