Online Learning Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

This course provides graduates with a qualification to teach information technology in middle and senior high schools. In addition to information technology, the course offers a range of second teaching areas drawn from specialist electives.

The education component is practice focused with students undertaking professional experience in schools and other learning sites. Students are also encouraged to undertake field/professional experience in remote schools. External students can normally complete their professional experience in their home towns.

Criminal History Check: students must have cleared a Police Check and/or Working With Children Check before they can undertake practice teaching. Students whose Police Check and/or Working With Children Check are not cleared by the education sectors will not be able to undertake practice teaching and will not therefore be able to complete the requirements of the course.

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This program is designed for educators looking to advance their knowledge and skills to serve as effective instructors for K-20 environments. The Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Technology: Teaching the 21st Century Learner prepares students to teach in both online and blended settings. Curriculum focuses on interactive teaching models, learning theories, and higher-level cognition while utilizing technology, assessments, social media and other engagement tools to promote transferable learning of academic content. Students actively employ the iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Teaching throughout the program.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Instructional Design and Application: Facilitate transferable, curricular-based, assessable learning opportunities to specific student audiences (K-12 and/or higher education) through selection, and professional application of a variety of appropriate 21st century tools, strategies, and skills.

Research: Evaluate the various educational research paradigms and develop a theoretical research project utilizing one or more of the methodologies.

Democratic Schools: Apply democratic principles to an authentic educational context.

Global Perspectives: Analyze best practices of global educational systems.

Learning Theory: Utilize theories of learning and brain research to enhance teaching and student learning.

Curriculum Design: Evaluate curriculum design and curricular decisions as they relate to meeting the diverse needs of students.

Ethics: Analyze issues and make ethical decisions within an educational context.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the program may be achieved by meeting the following requirements:

Satisfactorily fulfill graduate admission requirements for Brandman University as stated in the catalog (see the Graduate Admission section).

A GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (MAE/MAT requires 2.75-2.99) calculated over the most recent graded 30 semester (45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential, is required. In addition, a candidate must submit a satisfactory score on an accepted graduate admissions exam (GRE, GMAT, CSET, or MAT).:

- Graduate Record Exam (GRE): achieve the required minimum scores on two out of three of the subsections of the GRE. (Minimum score for Quantitative: 141, minimum score for Verbal: 150, minimum score for Analytic Writing: 4.5.

- Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.

- State Teacher Examinations: successfully complete the appropriate California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), or Single Subject Assessments for Teaching (SSAT) and/or Praxis Examination.

Applicants who have successfully completed any of the Brandman University Preliminary Credential programs and have passed the CSET, MSAT, SSAT or PRAXIS examination automatically qualify for admission to MAE program.

Applicants to the MAE/Educational Leadership must submit a resume and a letter of intent, indicating their purpose in acquiring this degree and potential career goals.

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the applicant's academic/professional ability to undertake graduate study.

Prospective students intending on enrolling in this program, whether online or on campus, must be California residents to do so.

Applicants to the MAE/Teaching and Learning emphasis must hold a valid California Multiple or Single Subject SB 2042 Professional “Clear” Teaching Credential earned through a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved 2042 BTSA Induction Program.

Prospective students intending on enrolling in this program, whether online or on campus, must be California residents to do so.

Other Fees

Please refer this link for additional fee relevant to the course

http://www.brandman.edu/files/attachments/Brandman-Tuition-Fees-2014-2015.pdf

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Learn to harness current and emerging technology in order to design high impact, fully engaging learning experiences. In the online graduate Educational Design & Technology program, you will explore the many challenges and opportunities of faith, life, and learning in the digital age.

Program Features and Benefits
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Learn to design high-impact learning experiences using current and emerging technologies.

Gain confidence and competence in leading educational change and innovation.

Explore a variety of teaching and learning environments such as game-based learning, project-based learning, BYOD classrooms, flipped classrooms, 1-to-1 schools, blended learning, online learning, and a variety of other immersive learning environments.

Learn through practical projects that you can use in your current and future work.

Develop skills that will inspire you as a teacher, technology integration coach, educational consultant, or a variety of jobs in emerging non-profit and for-profit education companies.

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The mission of this program is to prepare professionals who are capable of facilitating student learning in a variety of settings. The program is designed to provide students with both the knowledge base and the application skills that are required to use technology effectively in education. Focusing on the design, development, utilization, management and evaluation of instructional systems moves us toward achieving this mission. Students who complete the educational technology program will be able to:

Provide a rationale for using technology in the educational process;

Identify contributions of major leaders in the field of educational media technology and instructional theory, and the effect that each leader has had on the field;

Assess current trends in the area of educational media technology and relate the trends to past events and future implications;

Integrate technology into instructional programs;

Teach the operation and various uses of educational technology in instruction;

Act as consultants/facilitators in educational media technology;

Design and develop instructional products to meet specified needs; and

Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials and systems.

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Online Educational Technology degree candidates acquire the knowledge, skills and dispositions to support student learning through the use of technology and to provide professional development and technical assistance to teachers and other school personnel. Courses apply directly to the educational technology challenges faced by schools and educational technology specialists to maximize effectiveness and improve student performance.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Technology program prepares candidates to serve as technology leaders. Specifically, candidates will acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to support learning through the use of technology, and to provide professional development and technical assistance to educators. Courses apply to the classroom and other educational environments. This program is not designed to meet licensure or endorsement requirements.

American College of Education's Professional Education Program, M.Ed. in Educational Technology, which is designed to prepare graduate students to lead the integration of technology into curriculum, instruction, and assessment in their classrooms, schools, and/or districts, is granted Accreditation by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of seven years, from May 3, 2013 to May 3, 2020. This accreditation certifies that the forenamed professional education program has provided evidence that the program adheres to TEAC's quality principles.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to Master of Education programs at American College of Education

- Complete the application form, submit the application fee and enrollment agreement.

- Enrollment agreement

- Provide Official sealed transcripts documenting successful completion of an undergraduate degree and all post-baccalaureate coursework or degree, if applicable, from a regionally accredited institution(s) with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 OR

- Official sealed transcripts documenting successful completion of an undergraduate degree or post-baccalaureate degree or post-graduate credits attempted from a regionally accredited institution, including the American College of Education, with a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Applicants whose overall grade point average, or grade point average in the last 60 hours attempted is below 2.5 will not be admitted.

State Specific Requirements - Ohio and Texas

Texas:
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Residents of Texas applicants to the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program must:

- Interview
- Submit an Education Leadership essay.
- Have their school district submit a sealed Teacher Service Record
- Additional requirements for the M.Ed. in Leadership program are listed below for international applicants or applicants whose first language is not English.

Ohio:
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Residents of Ohio applicants to the Masters of Education in Educational Leadership program must:

- Submit an Education Leadership essay
- Submit two (2) letters of recommendation

International Transcript Requirements
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All applicants must submit to the Admissions Office official, sealed college transcripts from each institution attended.

Transcripts that are international and/or not in English must be evaluated through AACRAO or any evaluation agency credentialed through NACES.

International applicants must request the course-by-course evaluation. The evaluation report must show that the non-U.S. education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for admission.

English Language Requirements
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All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language as demonstrated in one of three ways:

Submission of an official transcript showing a degree from a United States secondary school or regionally accredited college/university.

Submission of a transcript from a secondary school or college/university whose country uses English as a primary means of instruction, including, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.

Submission of an official minimum score on the Paper-Based or Internet-Based TOEFL exam.

The minimum TOEFL score required for the Paper-Based Test (PBT) is 550, and for the Internet-Based (IBT) Test is 80.

Applicants to the Texas M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program must submit scores from the Internet-Based (IBT) TOEFL An overall score of 80, and a score of 26 on the speaking section is required.

The testing agency must send test scores directly to American College of Education.

Other Fees

Application fee: $50

Technology fee: $10.00 per credit hour (for a total of $259)

Program conferral fee: $100

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