280 Fundamentals of Online Pedagogy
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Online Pedagogy introduces students to the procedures and structure of the Master of Arts Degree in Education: Educational Technology. As the first course in the sequence, this course emphasizes team building and group cohesion. Students master the tools used in the delivery of the entire program, prepare for the online learning experience, and initiate their research proposals.
281 Tools and the Curriculum
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"Tools and the Curriculum" seamlessly blends basic technological applications with established areas of the curriculum. Students will explore software applications and technology tools as integrated facets of well-established teaching strategies. Learning and applying strategies to new and unique problem-solving situations is expected. In addition, participants in this cluster will use a number of communication procedures that enhance tool use including e-mail, online learning and research, and multimedia. In the process, students evaluate and synthesize theories of learning best suited to developing new instructional strategies.
250 Education Research
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This course examines the fundamentals of educational research, including qualitative and quantitative methods in the development of reliable knowledge in the field of education.
In iMET, this course is taken in conjunction with EDTE 281 - Tools and the Curriculum. Using what they are learning about technology tools and the curriculum in EDTE 281, and based upon the students' area of interest, students participating in this section of EDTE 250 will develop an action research proposal for a study of the impact combining a curricular strategy with a technology tool or tools in their learning environment. The coursework includes: the identification and formulation of research problems, research designs and methods for establishing trustworthiness and validity.
282 Strategies for Application and Presentation
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Develops techniques for presenting and teaching thinking skills and problem solving in schools. Students research social and cultural problems as well as local and curricular problems and apply teaching strategies that develop higher-order thinking processes. Inquiry and problem-based strategies are used and integrated with technological applications. Students design Web-based units that focus on logic as well as creative thinking that lead toward a solution to curricular or social and cultural problems. (282/283 class and final project overlapped each other)
283 Staff Development and Presentation Appliciations
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The course explores the necessary elements that bring integrated technology to staff members. Students will use a variety of delivery methods for staff development that could include multimedia, the web, and hands-on integrated curricular activities teachers or other educators can use immediately with available technology. The course also includes scaffolding for completion of culminating experience Action Research projects. (282/283 class and final project overlapped each other)
251 Education for a Democratic, Pluralistic Society
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This is an advanced study of the economic, social, historical, philosophical issues related to the schools, students, and the society. In the course, we address the implications of theories and research concerning the history of education and schools, the nature of learning, values, democratic education, pluralism, equal opportunity, and barriers to the above. The course will examine the current status of California public schools, and the relationship between these schools and the students, especially with regards to technology. (This class and the final project overlapped EDTE 284)
284 Problem Solving and Project Development
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Students will focus on integrating curriculum, equity, and/or staff development strands into an overall educational technology implementation strategy. Complex problem-solving techniques, research, distributed learning, methodology, and evaluation will be emphasized.
285 Technology and Modern Practices
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This course will focus on modern communications technology, terminology, educational practices, and instructional technology strategies. Emphasis will be placed on mentoring, management, and leadership.
286 Special Topics in Educational Technology
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This course is intended to provide educators with a base of understanding in the area of networking and computer operations in order to facilitate the implementation of technology in educational environments.
507 iMET Culminating Experience
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This course fulfills requirements for the Master's in Educational Technology. Its purpose is to provide a clear process for completing Master's level portfolios.