MEd Advanced Studies in Designing Digital Learning in Schools
Upcoming Infosession
- Register: Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning Virtual Information Session — 4/20/2023, 5:00pm - 6:00pm — Zoom
Join us to learn about the ASTL M.Ed. program for practicing educators. Program faculty will be on hand to answer your questions! Application fee will be waived for those who attend the session on April 20. This is a limited special offer for this information session only!- Register: Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning Virtual Information Session — 5/16/2023, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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The designing digital learning in schools concentration empowers our graduate students to make the most of the latest classroom technology and pass the benefits onto their own students.
This concentration is for practicing teachers who wish to gain knowledge and skills for integrating digital learning and PK–12 curricular knowledge outcomes.
The program is framed by four learning outcomes:
- Investigation of the theory and practice of digital learning
- Connection of digital learning and knowledge outcomes
- Use of design principles and processes to inform practice
- Knowledge of a range of technologies appropriate for PK–12 learners
Core Courses (12 credits)
- EDUC 606: Education and Culture (3 credits)
- EDUC 612: Inquiry into Practice (2 credits)
- EDUC 613: How Students Learn (3 credits)
- EDUC 614: Designing and Assessing Teaching and Learning (2 credits)
- EDUC 615: Educational Change (2 credits)
Concentration Courses (18 credits)
- EDIT 780: Principles of School-Based Design (3 credits)
- EDIT 781: Designing for Information Using (3 credits)
- EDIT 782: Designing for Literacy (3 credits)
- EDIT 783: Designing for Problem Solving (3 credits)
- EDIT 784: Designing for Community Participation (3 credits)
- EDIT 787: Teacher Leadership and Advocacy for Digital Learning (3 credits)
Total: 30 credits
Program Exit Requirement
Professional Development Portfolio: A performance-based assessment that provides concrete evidence of teacher professional development throughout the ASTL program. Students finalize and present their portfolios in their final spring semester.