Preparing Leaders for an Increasingly

Technological World

East Carolina University

Southeast Curriculum Supervisors

30 January 2015

Preparing initially licensed teachers of science and mathematics◦ Traditional undergraduate◦ Licensure only and lateral entry◦ Master of Arts in Teaching

Delivering service courses in instructional technology for most education majors and mathematics education and science education courses for middle grades, elementary, and special education majors

MSITE

Providing an array of graduate certificate and degree programs for busy professionals Mathematics Education

◦ Elementary Add-on Licensure Certificate◦ MAEd in Mathematics Education – 3

Concentrations Science Education

◦ MAEd in Science Education Instructional Technology (non-licensure)

◦ MS in Instructional Technology◦ Distance Learning and Administration Certificate◦ Computer-Based Instruction Certificate

MSITE

Providing an array of graduate certificate and degree programs for busy professionals Instructional Technology (licensure)

◦ MAEd in Instructional Technology (077)◦ Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer

Education (18079)

MSITE

What initiatives are driving interest in instructional technology?◦ Teachers teaching with technology◦ 21st Century Skills◦ One-to-one initiatives◦ Digital teaching and learning◦ Electronic textbooks◦ Testing◦ Teacher leaders providing professional

development◦ Technology coaching

Why Instructional Technology?

At what level are districts looking for instructional technologists?◦ In the classroom◦ In the school◦ In the district

Why Instructional Technology?

Academic Excellence Accessibility Affordability Additional Benefits

Why IT at ECU?

Excellent Courses◦ Aligned to state licensure standards◦ Balance of theory and practice◦ Award-winning program

Excellent Faculty◦ Leaders in the field◦ Award winners◦ Extensive experience integrating technology in

classrooms

Academic Excellence

Entirely Online Program – Time saved if not driving to campus

Classes Delivered Asynchronously – Very difficult to find a common time for busy professionals to meet

Provision for Busy Professionals – Deadlines provided in advance and spaced to allow for those who rely, for example, on weekends

Accessibility

Cost of Course Relatively Low◦ On-Campus, One Course: >$1500◦ Distance Education, One Course: $666

No Driving to Campus No Campus Fees No Parking Fees

◦ No parking tickets◦ No towing fees

Affordability

Flexibility in Scheduling – Finish in two years, three years, four years

Rich Set of Course Offerings – Required and elective offerings; ability to add a certificate

Possibility of Cohort Model – Curriculum and course availability known in advance

Additional Benefits

Instructional Technology at ECU

Rich history of education at ECU. Excellence signified by numerous awards

and honors given to the College of Education, in general, and the Instructional Technology program, in particular.

Availability of a large and talented faculty in Instructional Technology, with the ability to recruit, teach, advise, and mentor students.

Completely online program designed for busy professionals.

Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Technology – 36-hour program leading to advanced licensure.

Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education – 18-hour program leading to 18079 licensure.

Teachers already holding a master’s degree have the option of adding on the 077 licensure by completing the certificate and the EDTC 6992 internship.

Possibilities for Students

Introduction to Instructional Technology Principles of Instructional Design Integrating Technology into Language Arts,

Social Studies, & Information Skills Curriculums Digital Literacy for 21st Century Classrooms Selection and Integration of Multimedia for PK-

12 Schools Administration of School Technology Programs

Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education

Instructional Technology Core Introduction to Instructional Technology Principles of Instructional Design Analysis and Evaluation In Instructional

Technology

MAEd in Instructional Technology

Educational Core Introduction to Differences in Human

Learning in Schools Addressing Differences in Human Learning

in Schools Leadership and Communication Skills in

Education Trends and Issues in Educational Research

for Practitioners

MAEd in Instructional Technology

Additional Instructional Technology Courses

Integrating Technology into (a) English/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Information Skills Curriculum or (b) Math, Science, and Healthful Living Curriculum

Selection and Integration of Multimedia for PK-12 Schools

Administration of School Technology Programs

Internships Seminar

MAEd in Instructional Technology

Additional MAEd Requirements EDTC Elective – Common Choices:

◦ Integrating Technology into Curriculum Areas◦ Using the World Wide Web for Research◦ Digital Literacy for 21st Century Classrooms◦ Designing K-12 Professional Development for

Delivery in Online and Blended Learning Environments

Electronic Portfolio – Evidence from MAEd courses

MAEd in Instructional Technology

Knowledge/skills in instructional design of staff development and classroom instruction.

Strategies for the effective integration of technology across content areas and selection of classroom materials.

Strategies for effective instructional design using state/national technology standards.

Skills as a leader in PK-12 school systems. Detailed knowledge of the role of

Technology Facilitator in PK-12 school systems.

Program Outcomes

Assistance with Application Set Curriculum Registration Provided Support from Colleagues Support from District Assistance with program completion

paperwork – obtaining certificate and licensure

Site Visits from Program Faculty

Perks for Cohort Students

Support from District Wilson – monetary support ($70 per credit

hour for up to 6 hours per year) Harnett – support and publicity for the

cohort Onslow – paid for two classes (one early and

one late) Onslow – provided a lot of support for

aligning interns with mentors Onslow – provided meeting room and

refreshments

Additional Notes

Online Application Application Test Scores

◦ MAT◦ GRE

Statement of Purpose Recommendations (3) Transcripts

Applying for Certificate at ECU

Online Application Application Test Scores – May be waived for 10-year

professionals◦ MAT◦ GRE

Statement of Purpose Recommendations (3) Transcripts – Do not need transcripts > 10

years w/o degree; no ECU transcripts

Applying for MAEd at ECU

Departmental Web Page

What do YOU need? What have you heard today that interests

you? Questions? Handout Meet with teachers? LEA or set of LEAs? Electronic communication

Next Steps

Contact Ron Preston, MSITE Director of Students◦prestonr@ecu.edu◦252-328-9355)

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