Masters Degrees (Instructional Design)

The M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program at The University of Tampa addresses a growing field in learning and human performance, and provides a multidisciplinary area of study that draws students from many disciplines and backgrounds. Instructional designers understand and utilize technologies as both product (e.g., Web-based courses) and process (e.g., iterative and formative approaches to learner assessment).

Given the diverse career tracks in instructional design, this program offers students the flexibility to customize their course of study based on individual goals and interests. Graduates of the program are well prepared to practice their unique, multidisciplinary profession in a variety of settings, including business, K-12 schools, higher education, government and military, or to pursue doctoral studies.

Visit the website http://www.ut.edu/InstructionalDesignandTechnology/

Who enrolls in this program?

Students who enroll in the M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program intend to pursue careers as experts in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of instructional resources to improve learning and performance in multiple environments. Candidates come from a broad array of backgrounds, including communications, psychology, management and education, among other areas of specialization, but share a common interest in designing creative solutions to learning needs.

- What is the structure of the M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program?

The M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology emphasizes theories of learning and cognition, multimedia design and development, systematic instructional design, technology and open learning environments. The curriculum couples hands-on, technology-based coursework with theories of education, learning and human performance. Candidates learn to develop effective, cross-media curricula for diverse audiences.

What courses are offered?

A comprehensive list can be found in the course catalog. A small sampling of the courses in the M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program includes:

- Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology

- Theories of Learning and Cognition for Instruction

- Open Learning Environments in the 21st Century

- Principles of Learner Motivation

- Design of Online Collaborative Learning

- Introduction to Distance Learning

- Multimedia Design and Development

- Management of Instructional Development

What are the benefits of the M.S. in Instructional Design program?
- Cutting-edge, multidisciplinary curriculum

- Rigorous coursework prepares graduates for highly skilled careers

- Professional networking and growth provided through classroom interactions

- Mentorship and career support from expert faculty members who hold doctorate degrees in the field

- Opportunities to build a professional portfolio to support job seeking

- Course specialization in individual areas of interest

- Exponential job growth predicted in the field

Find out how to apply here - http://www.ut.edu/apply

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Today’s corporate world and traditional education realms demand frontrunners who understand how to create instructional experiences that make the acquisition of knowledge interesting, productive, and useful.

At Royal Roads University, we’ve leveraged our expertise in instructional design to create a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design program to help you build on your academic knowledge as well as your professional experience. Learn how to master the theories and practical applications of today’s technology-enhanced learning environments.

Who It’s For

We use a cohort learning model in our programs to help you build a beneficial network of likeminded professionals; people you can turn to for support and advice for the rest of your career. A common thread between our learners is their ability and willingness to help each other be successful, regardless of workplace. They share a passion for creating a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, demonstrated leadership, and unique expression of thought. Our program provides the practical skills and management strategies that are essential to instructional design.

Students in this program come from a wide variety of professional organizations; including government, non-profits, universities and community colleges, private sector employers, financial institutions, classroom teachers, social service workers, public sector trainers, and other training environments.

We understand that your life is busy, so we’ve designed this program to be completed online; ideal for students looking for a flexible way to improve their skills and thrive within their organizations and institutions, without sacrificing their personal or professional life.

Applications are assessed, based on an integrated and consolidated examination of academic credentials, work experience and personal experience. Experience in a technology-mediated learning environment is an asset.

Outcomes

By participating in class activities, providing valuable feedback to your colleagues, meeting deadlines, applying critical thinking to the integration of knowledge and practice, and recognizing ethical values and considerations, you will be well prepared to create the processes necessary to oversee effective knowledge acquisition and transfer.

By completing this certificate program, you will be able to demonstrate competency in five critical domains:
-Communication
-Leadership and Teamwork
-Critical Thinking
-Research and Analysis
-Knowledge

Graduates of this certificate will be able to:
-Develop proposals for instructional strategies
-Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate instructional design
-Recommend appropriate learning strategies
-Plan and coordinate projects to a successful conclusion
-Evaluate current educational technology research
-Advance their careers as leaders in technology-mediated learning environments

Graduates of this certificate will have:
-Expanded knowledge of educational theory
-Developed practical skills in graphic design, project management and instructional design
-Increased understanding of student characteristics and needs
-Enhanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

This program allows you to foster innovation within the field of instructional design, providing you with the academic credentials and practical experience necessary to develop creative solutions to accomplish your learning objectives. You will acquire a sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge related to the field of instructional design, as well as a solid grounding in the practical applications related to your new-found skills and knowledge.

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The Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology is offered at our Indiana main campus and at IUP’s Monroeville Graduate and Professional Center. The program can be completed either full or part time at both locations.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The IUP Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) is a new program built on over 40 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of experience in instructional design. The IDT program employs a theory-to-practice approach that encourages students to relate course content to their careers and specific areas of interest.

BLENDED FORMAT TO FIT YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE

Designed for the working professional, there are limited course meeting times. Most of the work can be completed online. Online work engages students not only with projects, but with other students and the instructors for a rich rewarding learning experience. The entire master’s program can be completed in two years attending part time.

GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE AND CREDENTIALS TO DESIGN AND TEACH ONLINE

No other program prepares you better to be an instructional designer, trainer, and educator in today’s technological world.

Prepare for a career in instructional design, distance education, and the development of online courses for business and industry, higher education, health care, government, and many other professional settings.

Choose whether you want to complete the thesis or non-thesis option.

Acquire a balance of academic courses and practical field experience.

Develop knowledge and skills in a variety of topics, including:
-Instructional design
-Learning management systems
-Distance education technology
-Adult learning and development
-Program planning
-Leadership
-Distance education pedagogy
-Program evaluation
-Website design

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The 18-credit Graduate Diploma in Technology-enhanced Learning and Design combines the learnings from the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design with three essential components of the Master of Arts in Learning and Technology program at Royal Roads University. By combining the two programs you will have access to, and a better understanding of, the pedagogical foundation required to effectively design in a technology-enhanced learning environment.

To tailor your program to better fit your specific learning requirements, you will choose three courses from the RRU Master of Arts in Learning and Technology curriculum:
-Community Building Processes For Online Learning Environments
-Choosing and Using Learning Technology
-Supporting Learners In Technology-Mediated Environments (subject to enrolment)
-Leadership, Learning and Technology (subject to enrolment)
-International and Global Distance Education

Who Is it For?

This diploma program is ideal for educators, trainers, and developers from within the private and public sectors seeking new skills to advance their career or begin a new one. The current marketplace is seeking applicants with a formal background in instructional design as well as the ability to work within technology-enhanced learning environments.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your real-world experience and apply what you are learning through the use of a variety of proven-effective online methodologies and approaches, strategically paired with today’s best practices in the field of learning. You’ll practice the theoretical concepts learned in the classroom on a variety of situations, ensuring you develop practical experience with tools you can use within your organization. Today.

Core Competencies

Developing an effective learning environment that uses technology-assisted learning tools requires hard work, great leadership, and a thorough understanding of the current and future needs of your organization.

Through completion of this program, you will have demonstrated your ability to:
-Communicate effectively
-Research and recommend appropriate learning strategies
-Employ instructional technologies to support learning
-Apply knowledge of relevant learning theory to thoroughly critique online or blending learning materials
-Demonstrate your knowledge of the principles of graphic design

Outcomes

This 12-month, 18-credit program was developed to provide instructional designers in traditional education or corporate environments with the skills requested within the current job market. The online course provides opportunities to refine your skills to advance in your current position or begin a new career at your ideal organization.

Graduates of this diploma program will have displayed their proficiency within the following areas:
-Creating effective presentations using appropriate media and techniques
-Applying critical thinking to the integration of knowledge and practice
-Collecting information and data from a variety of sources
-Employing a critical analysis approach to make appropriate recommendations
-Facilitating effective teamwork
-Effectively producing written material
-Identifying appropriate research methodologies to investigate issues or problems
-Developing on-line curriculum that aligns with best practices in instructional design

The Graduate Diploma in Technology-enhanced Learning and Design is an applied program, meaning you’ll have multiple opportunities to test your new skills within a safe and supportive environment.

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The Graduate Diploma in Learning and Technology is a 18-credit, six course program designed to build the knowledge and practical skills of professionals working in the field of technology-mediated education. It meets the growing need for management-level individuals who have the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in program design, development, and evaluation, as well as the need for online facilitators who can effectively integrate educational technologies into their teaching and learning environments.

This program was designed to be taken on its own, but students who successfully complete the program may have their credits applied to the Master of Arts in Learning and Technology degree.

The Graduate Diploma in Learning and Technology is delivered as a blended program (incorporating online learning with an on-campus residency), as well as a purely online model.

Who It’s For

Instructors who work in or aspire to work in technology-mediated learning environments including K-12 education systems, post-secondary institutions, government departments, the corporate sector, and not-for-profit agencies. This program is for those interested in integrating technology more effectively into the classroom; individuals responsible for professional development within corporations, government and the public sector; and senior decision-makers responsible for online learning activities.

Applications are assessed, based on an integrated and consolidated examination of academic credentials, work experience and personal experience. Experience in a technology-mediated learning environment is an asset.

Applicants who do not have the formal academic education to qualify for admission may be assessed on the basis of both their formal education and their informal learning, in accordance with the Flexible Admission Policy.

Outcomes

Graduates will have the skills to assume leadership roles in program design, development, implementation, and evaluation of technology-mediated learning initiatives.

Graduates will be able to:
-Develop proposals for instructional strategies
-Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate instructional design
-Recommend appropriate learning strategies
-Plan and coordinate projects to a successful conclusion
-Evaluate current educational technology research
-Advance their careers as leaders in technology-mediated learning environments

Graduates will have:
-Expanded knowledge of educational theory
-Developed practical skills in graphic design, project management and instructional design
-Increased understanding of student characteristics and needs
-Enhanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

Delivery Model

The Graduate Diploma in Learning and Technology is delivered as a blended program (incorporating online learning with an on-campus residency), as well as a purely online model.

Pre-Residency
Students begin the Graduate Diploma in Learning and Technology program with a very short online pre-residency session that introduces them to the instructor, familiarizes them with the course content and materials, and connects them with other students in the program. This blended learning format allows students to benefit from the synergy of on-campus learning and direct interaction with leading faculty members, while still meeting the demands of career and lifestyle. The result is accessible, high quality learning with minimal professional disruption.

Residency
The 10-day residency is a carefully designed period of intense academic study in which students complete approximately 75 per cent of two courses – Learning Theory and Introduction to Research. The schedule of instruction and studying during the residency is structured to optimize the face-to-face access to instructors, develop networks with fellow students, and access the support services of the university if required. The typical daily schedule is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Team meetings, homework, and readings are done outside of these hours.

Online Learning
Distance courses are delivered entirely online through innovative, easy to use Internet technologies. Participants draw upon web resources as well as more traditional print media, while using online discussion groups and drop boxes to work towards the electronic submission of assignments. Prior to the beginning of each course, students are provided with a list of resources including textbooks and/or online readings, plus a detailed course schedule. Learning activities and assignments are designed to allow participants to identify the practical applications of the course content and to work with others to construct both a personal and shared meaning from their experiences.

Each course requires a level of effort of approximately 10 hours per week. This varies from student to student and becomes easier as students familiarize themselves with Royal Roads University's distance learning technologies, and learn how to work effectively with team members in a virtual setting.

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The value of education is recognized as increasingly critical to the successful workplace, and the need for teachers and trainers to develop that education has grown exponentially. This Training and Development concentration offers preparation for teaching adults in the corporate training environment or facilitating courses in an online environment. Working professionals can complete the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) degree entirely online with courses available 24/7. Graduates may use this program to help earn promotions and more income, change careers, gain marketable skills, and assist with professional development. Students can choose a specialization by picking two classes from six electives involving computer-based technology for e-training, e-training advanced instructional design, engaging adult online learners, project planning and scheduling, human resources management, HR law, and workplace diversity. The program culminates with a professional project.

MTSU offers the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.), an online program designed for working professionals, with three concentrations available: Human Resources Leadership, Strategic Leadership, and Training and Development.

Each M.P.S. program consists of 9 hours of core requirements, 21 hours related directly to the concentration, and a 3-hour culminating professional project.

Career

The Training and Development master’s program is designed for those interested in organizational needs analysis, instructional design, human resources management, and other areas of training and development. Some potential career paths for graduates from this program:

Human resources manager
Company training manager

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Why this course?

Architectural conservation - the action of conserving built heritage while maintaining its values - is practiced differently across the world; sometimes not at all due to cultural and economic constraints.

It is an emerging area of work which requires specialist training and knowledge to deal with its multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature. It also requires the development of a critical approach for the analysis and design of the intervention, informed by the shared international principles and the specific nature and context of the historic building to be conserved.

We need to attract new talent to the field of architectural conservation. To work with historic buildings is an enriching experience, which combines the creative aspects of designing a new building with the in-depth research required to understand in full the building and its context. Working with historic buildings is also a great training to improve the design of new buildings, as you learn a great deal about the importance of design ideas, innovation, durability and care. It is also a very sociable work, interacting with a variety of people from all backgrounds, joining forces in helping current generations to enjoy historic buildings, to create community identities around them, and to transmit the buildings and their values to the future.

Glasgow and its surrounding area provide an excellent location for the course, with architectural heritage from all periods, from Roman to Medieval, Georgian, Victorian and contemporary, without forgetting the better known C. R. Mackintosh and Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s buildings. Strathclyde has a lively international community of staff and students and we enjoy a privileged position in the centre of Glasgow.

Study mode and duration:
- MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
- PgDip: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time
- PgCert: 5 months full-time; 9 months part-time

See the website https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/architecturaldesignfortheconservationofbuiltheritage/

You’ll study

The course is a platform for:
- collaboration with both practice and research partners
- architectural critique
- discussion and debate

All full-time students take instructional classes and a design project in the first two semesters. MSc students then complete a dissertation project.

Compulsory taught classes are delivered intensively, making them more accessible to part-time students and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Areas explored in classes include:
- theory
- history
- survey
- investigations
- legislation
- materials
- structures

The course is informed by the outcomes of the research being carried out at the Architectural Design and Conservation Research Unit (ADCRU). It is a platform for collaboration with both practice and research partners; architectural critique, discussion and debate are fundamental parts of the course.

Open Access

Open Access modules are offered on individual modules from the MSc programme. They can be taken as stand-alone CPD options or gradually built towards a qualification.

Open Access students may transfer onto a part-time MSc or PgDip programme to complete their studies (subject to a maximum period of time).

Guest Lecturers/speakers

You’ll benefit from a large number of government, local authority and industry partners, who’ll lecture on up-to-date current practices, with a diverse point of views.

Facilities

- Studios
There are two fully-networked design studios; one dedicated to student self-study, the other to interactive design teaching.

- Library
In addition to the main University library, we have our own, on-site, reference library. Our collection is developed in direct response to the teaching delivered in the department.

- Workshop
A full range of hand and portable power tools are available (complete with instruction).

- PC Lab
Our lab computers have AutoCad and InDesign.

We also offer plotter printing, scanning and laser cutting services.

Accreditation

The course is fully recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). The IHBC is the principal professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment specialists working in United Kingdom.

The course also conforms to the internationally recognised Guidelines for Education and Training in the Conservation of Monuments, Ensembles and Sites adopted by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). These criteria are used by professional institutes for the assessment of evidence and professional accreditation in conservation.

Learning & teaching

The course is balanced between theory and practice. It’s delivered through:
- lectures
- workshops
- studio-based, and seminar-led learning, by staff and visiting experts from the UK and overseas

The course is a platform for collaboration with both practice and research partners; architectural critique, discussion and debate are fundamental parts of the course.

Assessment

Formative assessment will take place throughout the course.
You’ll be assessed through lectures, seminars, interim Studio Reviews and workshops, supported by student presentations, symposia and peer feedback.
Methods of teaching vary; some subjects are formally taught using lectures and seminars, others use a mix of methods which may incorporate small projects.
The main architectural conservation project is a studio based project which involves one-to-one tuition and appraisals in review seminars. Team teaching techniques are used in several projects and increasing use is made of student peer group reviews. Summative assessment will be through:
- studio reviews
- individual written essays and reports
- oral presentations
- dissertation - directly linked to the conservation project

Careers

Areas of employment for graduates are numerous. They can work as independent professionals in conservation or for architectural firms all over the worlds. The completion of the Masters will give a variety of opportunities:
- IHBC affiliate member with option to progress to full membership
- RIBA Conservation Registrant (CR) and/or RIAS Accredited Conservation Architect
- progress to RIBA Conservation architect (CA), RIBA Specialist Conservation architect (SCA) and/or RIAS Accredited or Advance Conservation Architect
- progress to Conservation Accreditation Register for Engineers (CARE), the joint register between the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)

"We work with a large number of government, local authority and industry partners, offering potential placement opportunities for students to work after their postgraduate degree study."

Heritage is recognised as a sector of international strategic importance. Local authorities and communities are also very interested in preserving their heritage. The conservation of historic buildings becomes more and more a day to day activity for architects and engineers.

Potential careers include:
- conservation architect in architectural firms
- conservation engineer in engineering firms
- conservation Officer in local authorities
- work in UK government agencies: Historic Scotland, English Heritage, CadW and the Environment and Heritage Service in Northern Ireland
- architect/conservation officer in other countries for government and local authorities
- work in UK and internationally architect/conservation officer for conservation organisations and charities such as UNESCO, ICOMOS, Council of Europe, ICCROM

Find information on Scholarships here http://www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships/

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Description:
The MAIED is designed to draw early-to-mid-career professionals with at least one year of relevant experience in traditional and/or international educational field settings.

The program will encourage students to show their ability to interact with cultures or groups other than their own; the ability to do quality graduate work in an independent/virtual setting; strong competence in spoken and written English, and proficiency in a language other than English.

Methodology:
Courses will focus on the sharing of personal experiences in the field of multicultural education, while developing critial understanding and thinking in the field.
The lecture format will be enriched by discussions aiming at developing ideas and ensuring greater awareness and increased knowledge.

Career Prospects:
Students can pursue careers in higher education, ESL programs, law, international education associations, accreditation agencies, international development or human service agencies, non-governmental organizations, cultural exchange programs.

Credit Value: 90ECTS/36US
Languages: English
Study Options: Online

Earn a degree fully online, and at your pace. Our innovative personalized approach gives you the opportunity to accelerate your studies, and increase your employability potential. Start your degree any day of the year!

Courses:
- Cross-national practices in multicultural education
- Issues in international education
- Pedagogy and Methodology in international teaching
- Technology in international education
- Curriculum and Instruction in International education
- Applied research methods in comparative international education
- Teaching Practicum
- Thesis project or Thesis publication

Specializations:
- Adult Literacy
- Child Development
- ESL
- Project Management
- Teaching and Learning Online
- Instructional Design

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Great design ideas can change the world. With human and user-centred design at the heart of this internationally regarded Masters programme, you’ll develop research and practice-based design solutions to respond to a demanding industry and rapidly changing society.

Whether your background is in design or in another discipline, you’ll develop, test and evaluate innovative design solutions in real-life scenarios. You’ll gain first-hand experience of current needs and trends across a range of sectors, and focus on a large-scale design project within one of the specialisms offered (see the ‘Specialisms’ tab).

Taught by diverse staff with internationally recognised profiles in research and practice, you’ll build an interdisciplinary approach to design in a stimulating environment, while being exposed to and involved in cutting-edge research. You’ll gain practical and research skills to prepare you for a wide range of careers.

Specialist facilities

We have plenty of facilities to help you make the most of your time at Leeds. We have an impressive range of resources that you can use to develop your projects.

At the top of our research facilities we have the world’s most sophisticated mobile eye-tracking glasses, which are used to understand how users interact with design. Other excellent research facilities are our EEG equipment (electroencephalography) to understand how users interact with the world, and our colour analysis/prediction lab.

We also house the M&S Company Archive including documents, advertising, photos, films, clothing and merchandise from throughout Marks & Spencer’s history. ULITA, an archive of international textiles, is also housed on campus and collects, preserves and documents textiles and related areas from around the world. You can make appointments to view items, but it also has an online catalogue where you can explore the major collections.

You’ll also be able to develop your practice in well-equipped studios and purpose-built computer clusters so that you can build your skills on both PC and Mac. There is also a computer-aided design (CAD) suite with access to the latest design software, and some of the latest design technology, such as digital printing, screen printing, 3D printing, and laser cutting.

Course content

In Semester 1 you’ll study a set of compulsory modules that will allow you to develop a range of research, conceptual and practical design skills and tools to lay the foundations for the rest of the programme. You’ll have the chance to learn through case studies, practical exercises and work on briefs encompassing all specialisms offered.

In Semester 2 you’ll have a choice of optional modules that focus on current trends in design practice and research. These optional modules will give you the opportunity to work on live projects from industry and/or live research projects being conducted in the School of Design. You’ll work on group and/or individual projects to explore more specific and advanced skills and tools in your areas of interest.

In Semester 2 you’ll also choose and develop a specialist project in which the tools and skills learnt in Semester 1 are applied. Projects can be developed in a wide range of topics that suit your interests and career ambitions. These include: Branding Design, Digital and Interactive Design, Information Design, Instructional Design, Graphic and Visual Communication Design, Service Design, and Typographic Design.

In Semester 3 you can choose one of two pathways: 1) Continue with your specialist design project, develop it at a professional level and apply it in a real-life context (with suitable users) for evaluation; 2) Produce an independent research dissertation based around a relevant field or topic within the specialisms offered.

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• A letter of intent written by the applicant expressing professional and educational goals as applied to the program.
• Submission of two letters of recommendation, using the required recommendation form.
• Résumé or curriculum vitae.

E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 315-267-2165

Visit http://www.potsdam.edu/graduate to view the full application checklist and online application.

The Master of Science in Education in Organizational Leadership is offered exclusively on the campus of Jefferson Community College in Watertown, New York. Students who have successfully completed this program or who are currently enrolled in this program are typically employed in higher education, small business ownership, instructional design, various civilian positions within the military, management positions in health insurance, assisted living, and a municipal housing authority. Program start date: Fall

Required Program Courses
Minimum of 36 credit hours

Foundation Courses:
IT 502, Organizational Development
IT 607, Organizational Leadership
IT 648, Principles of Performance Technology
IT 654, Program Evaluation

Controlled Elective Courses:
IT 503, Team Building
IT 602, Human Resources
IT 603, Policies, Issues, and Ethics in Professional Practice
IT 609, Conflict Resolution
IT 610, Change Processes

Performance Technology Courses:
IT 545, Preparing and Delivering Professional Presentations
IT 614, Technology in Education

Culminating Experience:
IT 658, Needs Assessment (Culminating Experience)

Uniqueness of Program

Students are enrolled in two courses per semester, one course in each Winterim mini-session, and two courses during the first Summer session. All instruction is offered in a blended delivery technique, in which classes meet alternate weeks in the evening, or on Saturdays. There are also regular online internet-based individual and team discussions.

Testimonials

“People are diverse; jobs are diverse – your only way to be successful is an education that addresses…diversity! This program has done just that for me. It is great to be equipped with an arsenal of tools to address any issues on the work floor with confidence. This program will elevate anyone from good to great!”

“The Watertown Organizational Leadership pro- gram is an enriching program that has allowed me to achieve personal and professional goals. The practical concepts and theories explored are relevant to beginning or seasoned leaders. I wish I had done this ten years earlier.”

“The topics covered in the Organizational Leadership program are timely and relevant to issues impacting organizations today. This program has given me the tools to implement strategies in my daily work and has made me a better leader.”

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The Master of Education (M.Ed) in Curriculum and Instruction program at The University of Tampa has a reputable, long-standing relationship with Tampa Bay area school districts and administrators. The program enhances the teaching and leadership skills of currently certified teachers and can be completed in as little as 13 months. Faculty members, many of whom have worked as teachers, hold doctorate degrees in education. Their powerful combination of academic expertise and firsthand knowledge was used in the development of the M.Ed. curriculum.

Visit the website http://www.ut.edu/med/

Who enrolls in this program?

Students who enroll in the M.Ed. program wish to become better educators and recognized leaders. Candidates are teachers currently working in K–12 classrooms or those who are taking a break from the classroom but have a strong background in education. M.Ed. candidates must have an undergraduate degree in education or hold a professional teaching certificate. These educators come to UT with a background in a wide array of specializations.

What is the structure of the M.Ed. program?

The M.Ed. emphasizes curriculum theory, pedagogy and innovation in education, educational advocacy, social dimensions of learning, instructional design, leadership and research, which can be applied in the teacher’s current field of work or toward advanced studies in education. Coursework is designed with the working education professional in mind and takes advantage of slower periods, such as summer months. Candidates in the M.Ed. program may be required to complete a thesis, special project or oral examination as a culminating experience.

What courses are offered?

A comprehensive list can be found in the course catalog. A small sampling of the courses in the M.Ed. program includes:

- Human Development and Inclusive Learning Environments
- Curriculum Theory
- Pedagogy and Innovation in Education
- Research in Education
- Technology for Education and Leadership
- Social Advocacy, School Reform and Leadership in Education
- Philosophy and Epistemology
- Cross Cultural Diversity

What are the benefits of the M.Ed. program?

- Advanced professional coursework supports classroom teaching and advancement in the school system
- Opportunities for mentoring and scholarly collaboration with university faculty
- Potential for teaching undergraduate classes at universities and community colleges
- Preparation for candidates seeking to pursue doctoral studies and advanced research
- Provides deeper understanding of human development and learning
- Offers candidates a new professional network within a class of their peers

Find out how to apply here - http://www.ut.edu/apply

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UNB’s education graduate program teaches students how to make a difference while advancing their careers both academically and professionally. Our small, intimate class sizes promote a collaborative environment so everyone can share the camaraderie of learning. Students develop an understanding of how people learn, and explore educational policy, program development and delivery, and teaching best practices.

Our flexible programs are designed to suit the needs of working professionals. We’ve modernized the traditional education model by removing the walls between classrooms and the real world. Students can choose to study full- or part-time, online and from a distance, learning invaluable teaching skills that will leave a lasting impression on their own students.

Program Concentrations and Research Areas

-Adult Education
-Counselling
-Critical Studies in Education
-Curriculum Studies
-Educational Administration and Leadership
-Exceptional Learners
-Instructional Design

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The Master of Teaching (MT) program involves two years of full-time study leading to an MT degree. Upon successful completion of this program, students are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for an Ontario Teachers' Certificate of Qualification, which qualifies them to teach in either the Elementary or Secondary fields of Ontario schools.

The MT program offers students a unique educational opportunity, which combines teacher qualification with advanced study of educational theory and an opportunity to conduct research. Students gain a strong grounding in curriculum, human development, ethics, educational law, diversity, educational technology, instructional planning, instructional design, and learning theory. There are four practice teaching experiences in which students ​develop their skills as teachers and extend the theoretical and practical knowledge they have acquired in the academic portion of the program.

The program includes formal coursework, teaching and research seminars, practice teaching, and a major research project.

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Take action to promote education

The aim of this master program is to train future teachers, researchers and entrepreneurs, to provide an understanding of the digital transformations happening in education and to help them design relevant and challenging projects.

Education is now globalized: teaching supports of all kinds are available at all time and everywhere. If it is stimulated by digital economy, education must also compete with it.

Schools are urged by society to encourage students’ creativity and eagerness to learn, to inspire them to undertake and share, to develop their lucidity, critical thinking and sense of solidarity. But this goals can’t easily be reached, in a context of social crises, growing inequalities and demographic needs.

It is a challenge we are ready to take-up: education is in need for new entrepreneurs, teachers and researchers, and ideally, people with these three characteristics all at once.
We are looking for talented students with a particular interest for exploration, experimentation and research.

Our candidates must have the desire to work together on exciting collaborative projects and to contribute now to tomorrow’s education.

Career opportunities

A business/job in a startup or an institution

At the exit of the master, graduates

– Become instructional designers, editorial managers or project managers in startups and publishers

– Create an educational company in Europe, Africa, America or Asia …

– Take a teaching assignment

– Begin a thesis and join a laboratory.

Publics

At the entrance of the Master, students are

– Sociology students in educational sciences, biology, cognitive science, design, computer science, engineering sciences,

– Practicing faculty physicians involved in educational innovation. All are passionate about education and believe that its future is crucial for the future.

For some students, it is a step aside for a project.

This is the case of doctors who want to take time to imagine a serious game, design a simulator to train surgeons, embarking on a participatory science research, manufacture objects connected in a OpenLab for their research. .

This is the case of teachers who seek a breath for a job they love and want to re-imagine.

For others it is the beginning of a research curriculum that requires knowledge about learning in a digital society and that will combine several disciplines, computer science, cognitive science, physics, biology, humanities and social.

For others still, designers, artists, hackers is a creative field, for sustainable development, sharing economy, the development of “common” knowledge.

All meet, to discuss the tech ed (Education and technology) with 3 fields of expertise:

– The educational philosophy and anthropology of knowledge, digital humanities, social sciences

– Digital techniques, experimentation

– Entrepreneurship, project management,

Application information

There are few steps to follow before becoming a Master EdTech student.

You must fill the application form, which is quite long and require some preparation and specific pieces of information, make sure you have everything that is needed.

Please note that you will be asked to attached some documents:

- your curriculum vitae
- letters of recommendation
- ID photo
- a copy of your last diploma*
- a copy of your grades transcript for this diploma*

*If you do not have these documents yet, please not they will be required as soon as you have them.

If you are selected, you will receive an authorization to register as a student of Paris Diderot University (http://www.univ-paris-diderot.fr/english/sc/site.php?bc=accueil&np=accueil&g=m) or Paris Descartes University (http://www.parisdescartes.fr/).

The administrative registration is personal and under appointment. You must handle the copies of your documents and pay the fees corresponding to your situation (typically around 500€ for the year including social security).

Should you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Our People

http://cri-paris.org/aire-edtech-master/people/

RESEARCH EDTECH

Education through research is based on 5 pillars

The open science: open source, open access, research methods in big and open data, participatory science and citizen science, the role of communities in the creation of knowledge.

The learning by doing: project, prototype, test, analyze, document and share in scientific prototyping OpenLab CRI: DiY, design, education and research.

The peer to peer: learning communities, collective challenges, training cooperation, sharing with social enterprises in the ecosystem of the CRI: HelloTomorrow Challenge, Make Sense, Synlab, CoDesign-It and projects hosted in OpenLab , exploring the vast international community that works for equal access to education

Entrepreneurial Spirit: project acceleration, creativity, design, technological autonomy (introductory programming methods, creation of connected objects, creation of digital media), student status can entrepreneur.

The philosophical and ethical framework that gives meaning to education, the history of ideas and institutions, the analysis of the concept of innovation, an organizational approach of thought for education in the present world.

The EdTech master teaches to research: teaching is based on the questioning and the project of each student. Problem solving, experimentation and interpretation are based on the analysis of the scientific literature.

It introduces the digital industry training: content design, learning strategy, platform design, working in project mode. Internships (laboratory, company or association, in educational institutions), and stakeholders closer student researchers, startupeurs, social entrepreneurs, professors, all education stakeholders.

It meets the needs of experienced teachers or training by inviting them to work the key points of education in the digital society: new responsibilities and new forms of educational intervention, addressing societal and scientific challenges such as “living together “, health, nutrition, mobility, climate, pollution, future cities.

Why EdTech?

http://cri-paris.org/aire-edtech-master/why/

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Why this course?

This course will provide you with a critical understanding of the relationship between architecture and ecology. You'll look at both from a theoretical perspective. This will be done by instructional modules taken at Strathclyde in Glasgow during the first three months of study. The practical demonstration of this relationship will be through project work at the urban laboratory Arcosanti in Arizona.

The Cosanti Foundation, established by Dr Paolo Soleri in 1964, is an education-based architecture and urban design not-for-profit organisation located in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. The Foundation established the world-renowned Arcosanti project in 1970 as an urban laboratory focused on researching alternatives to urban sprawl, based on Soleri's work on ecological architecture, and his proposals for the design of future cities.

This is a unique opportunity to study your Master’s degree while living and working at Arcosanti, helping to research, design and construct an alternative to urban sprawl, joining thousands of people who, since Arcosanti’s launch in 1970, have already been part of “one of the most important urban experiments in our lifetime” (Newsweek).

See the website https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/sustainableengineeringarchitectureecology/

Work placement

You'll work and study at the urban laboratory of Arcosanti in Arizona for three months, with the option to remain there for a further three months to complete an individual project.

Major projects

This course is delivered in collaboration with The Cosanti Foundation who have over 40 years’ experience teaching architecture and ecology. Foundation staff will deliver the Arcology instructional module and oversee the group projects. You can also be involved with Arizona State University and the ECOSA Institute. Both are based in Arizona and have extensive experience in teaching architecture and ecology specific to the Arizona climate.

Facilities

We're a modern university with great support for students including a large campus library and IT facilities. The Department of Architecture also has an on-site library with an extensive collection of architecture and urban design books and journals. You'll also be provided with individual desk space within a postgraduate research hub with access to printing facilities.

When at Arcosanti, you'll have room and board in addition to a dedicated working space equipped with printing and scanning facilities and site-wide wi-fi.

Guest lectures

Throughout Semester 1, you'll have lectures by a number of experts in the fields of architecture and ecology, covering both theory and practice.

Teaching staff

Course Director, Dr David Grierson, has expertise in teaching and research in sustainability. He's Deputy Head of Architecture, Director of Internationalisation, Director of the Sustainable Engineering Programme, and Chair of the Graduate School of Engineering.

English language requirements for international students

For candidates whose first language is not English, documentary evidence of an appropriate level of competency of written and spoken English must be provided. The minimum standards are an IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 (no individual test score below 5.5). Applicants with slightly lower scores have the opportunity to attend the University's Pre-Sessional English classes to bring them up to the required level.

Open Access

Alternative qualifications or professional experience may be considered by the course leader (home students only), depending on the module chosen. Find out more about Open Access.

Pre-Masters preparation course

The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparation course for international students (non EU/UK) who do not meet the entry requirements for a Masters degree at University of Strathclyde. The Pre-Masters programme provides progression to a number of degree options.

To find out more about the courses and opportunities on offer visit isc.strath.ac.uk or call today on +44 (0) 1273 339333 and discuss your education future. You can also complete the online application form. To ask a question please fill in theenquiry form and talk to one of our multi-lingual Student Enrolment Advisers today.

Find information on Scholarships here http://www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships/

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