Online Learning Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

Learning is a lifelong process, especially in today’s information- and technology-saturated society. Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology prepares you to design effective instructional materials according to the setting and the needs of a group. Whether you are teaching a class in secondary school or training employees to use new software or equipment, the M.S. Ed. in Learning Design and Technology can help you design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning methods for a variety of contexts.

The curriculum of the online M.S. in Education in Learning Design and Technology incorporates the latest research in learning theory, educational technology, and instructional design principles and encourages students to use their work experience as a framework for study. Faculty members are active researchers in the field and bring years of experience as well as new ideas to the classroom.

Learning design has applications anywhere people need to be taught and trained—not just in education but in business, health care, the military, and many other fields. Students benefit from the diverse backgrounds and expertise of their classmates, allowing you to see different ways design principles can be put in place.

Entry Requirements

Applicant’s must possess undergraduate cumulative grade point average is a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Applicants should provide scores from a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that are less than five years old

International Students
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International applicants must provide the following information during the application process

1. For those who attended higher education institutions in non-English-speaking countries, official university transcripts or diplomas, in the original language and in English translation.

2. Students whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL, IELTS or PT Academic. The score requirements are as follows:

TOEFL

Paper-based - 600
Internet-based - 77

IELTS - 8
PTE - 58

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As the Internet and related technologies continue to evolve, businesses and school boards across the nation are turning to technology in the classroom to more effectively engage learners; enhance performance; and improve the quality of learning experiences. As a result, the demand continues to increase for education professionals who want to expand their skills in the integration of technology into their professional settings.

To help meet this rising demand, Penn State World Campus offers an online Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology — Educational Technology.

Let Penn State Help You Integrate, Evaluate, and Improve Technology in Your Classroom

Penn State World Campus has partnered with Penn State's College of Education to offer you the master's in learning, design, and technology — educational technology. This program is designed to improve the use of the Internet and technology in your professional setting, and to give you the skills and confidence to apply sound technology practices in a way that positively impacts the learning process.

Penn State's College of Education is regularly ranked among the nation's best graduate schools, according to U.S. News & World Report, and the online master's program is taught by the same nationally recognized faculty.

Who Should Apply?

The Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology — Educational Technology can help you develop and assess the impact of technology-based learning experiences. If you are an educator who is interested in designing, developing, and evaluating the impact of technology on learning, this program was designed for you. We recommend access to students (in your classroom, school, or organization) for implementation and evaluation of program projects, however adaptations are available for educational technology students who do not have direct access to instructional settings.

Please note that this program does not lead to initial teacher certification or the Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate. However, this program may help you to renew your teacher certification. Check with your state's Department of Education for exact requirements for recertification.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

As a graduate of this program, you may find career opportunities in such areas as teaching K–12, curriculum and instruction administration, continuing education/adult education, teaching at community colleges, working for academic departments in colleges or universities, instructional design, corporate training, or consulting.

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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The MA Learning, Technology and Education (Online) course is suitable for those interested in the design and implementation of technology-supported learning in all phases of education.

You will learn through:

- wholly online part-time study

- interaction with specialist tutors and resources

- experience of a range of technologies

- supported self study and collaborative activities

Your studies will be supported by:

- an intensive induction workshop

- involvement in an online community of practice
- personalised guidance for your academic writing

The course aims is to provide a very sound basis for informed and reflective practice in all areas of technologies in use in education. It explores learning technologies through a consideration of societal and social levels of organisation (e.g. governments, institutions, and learning communities) as well as the psychological level that is concerned with the individual’s experience of learning or teaching

Entry Requirements

You would normally be expected to hold an honours degree at 2:2 level or above, or its international equivalent including:the subject of education or psychology as a significant element of study within your first degree

Other requirements:
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some form of relevant professional experience in an educational setting

IELTS:6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any element)

TOEFL IBT:87 (with no less than 20 in speaking and 19 in any other element)

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Advance your teaching and presentation skills with your Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology degree through Ashford University.

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology allows you to acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to incorporate technology, tools, and instructional systems in a variety of learning environments including online learning. Discover how the latest technology tools can impact the learning experience, from K-12 students up through corporate trainees. Embark on a variety of courses that will provide you with the skills to apply the latest technology to teaching and online learning, as well as to serve as a resource for your fellow teachers and colleagues.

Entry Requirements

Must have a regionally or approved nationally accredited Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree with minimum 2.0 GPA.

English Language Requirement.

Submission of an official transcript showing a regionally or approved nationally accredited Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree with minimum 2.0 GPA;

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted; and

TOEFL scores

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $1,400

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The way education is designed and delivered is changing. Technology is opening up new models of learning, new channels and new techniques; educational material in all its forms has never been so readily available. The challenge is to design the best possible methodologies for delivering it successfully to learners.

This online Master of Arts in Technology and Learning Design programme aims to give you the skills to design learner-centred programmes that harness, manage and lead technological innovations to deliver the very best cross-cultural learning experience for students. It seeks to equip you with the knowledge and understanding to build a brighter future for your organisation and your community one learner at a time.

You’ll gain a global perspective of learning design practice by looking at trends and developments happening around the world and discussing current issues with an international peer group. Exploring the latest technological advancements, you’ll study ways to harness technology to create innovative cross-cultural learning designs, taking your own professional practice to the next level and positively impacting the lives of learners at local, national and international levels.

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