About Lipscomb
Master of Education in Instructional Technology
Technology continues to develop and the demand for new ways to teach and meet the needs of students grows. Lipscomb University will, through the Master of Education in Instructional Technology, enable candidates to make the classroom a modern, creative and evolving place for students to learn. This online program is composed of 15 credit hours of core coursework and 15 credit hours of instructional technology coursework. The M.Ed. in Instructional Technology is designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience through innovative approaches with technology. The Program will challenge you with advanced coursework in teaching and learning as well as instructional technology coursework and training that will profoundly affect your ability to broaden your students learning experience.
The Master of Education in Instructional Technology is a unique program that can be complete in as few as 18 months in an online format that will work with your busy schedule. This master’s experience is 100% online.
The University offers a generous tuition discount of 26% for current educators and financial aid is available to all candidates who qualify.
For more information, please contact Kristin Baese at 615.966.5173 or kristin.baese@lipscomb.edu.
Coursework
Candidates seeking the Master of Education in Instructional Technology will take the following 30 credit hours of coursework.
EG 5103 Data Driven Learning Culture (3)
This course will focus on using data to guide planning, instruction, and evaluation at the classroom, school, and district level. The student will exhibit an understanding of basic statistical analysis and research design and methodology. The course will address best practices for analyzing and evaluating the rigor of curriculum and instruction and monitoring the school’s curricular program, as well as supporting a systematic process of student/teacher assessment and improvement, coaching, and supervision and family engagement. The student will identify a problem that can be investigated using action research, clarify the problem, propose a solution and determine appropriate methodology for the research. In some programs, the student will complete the action research project in EG5363.
EG 5203 How We Learn (3)
The student will participate in an advanced study of learning theories, human growth and development, and motivation, including cognitive, emotional, and physical characteristics of children in various age groups. The course will explore current brain research on teaching and learning, the importance of metacognition, and strategies that increase student learning. The student may use case studies and clinical observations to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to identify different learning styles among students and to develop appropriate instructional strategies. Students will learn observation methods used to evaluate and improve instruction.
EG 5213 Instructional Design (3)
This course examines research on effective instruction, strategies to foster student learning at higher levels, and ways to demonstrate that students are meeting high standards. In addition to learning strategic planning for instruction, the student will exhibit skills and knowledge necessary to research, design, and implement instruction for student success in both classroom and team approaches. This course will also consider professional collaboration and development needed to provide research-based instructional strategies and appropriate assessments to help students meet academic standards.
EG 5013 Education in a Global Context (3)
The course places contemporary American education in the context of global, social, cultural and economic systems. Students will explore diversity among learners (e.g., cultural, socio-economic, linguistic, gender, special needs) and the differentiated instructional and assessment strategies that support their academic achievement. This course includes contemporary issues concerning diversity, global perspectives and family engagement.
EG 5343 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment (3)
This course will include an analysis of curriculum standards, appropriate goals and objectives, formative and summative assessments, and implementation of effective instructional strategies using backward design. The student will investigate the role of school/teacher leaders in curriculum implementation, mapping, gap analysis, pacing, and assessment procedures to address the needs of each learner. The course will emphasize group processes to foster a collaborative culture to support educator development and student learning.
EG 5523 Internet Applications for Teaching & Learning (3)
The student will further develop technology skills that facilitate student instruction and learning. This course will cover a considerable number of e-learning tools with social networking capabilities as well as abilities to engage students in quality collaborative projects. Additionally, research will be done to determine the latest developments and trends in the use of the Internet in the classroom. Although this course may be taken fully online, instruction will also be available in the technology lab for students who prefer not to take the course online.
EG 5603 Leadership in Educational Technologies (3)
This course will explore leadership skills and knowledge needed to implement and support educational technology use. Leaders must know how to acquire technology, plan its effective use, prepare teachers, and assess effectiveness, including how to assess what is currently in place, what is needed and how best to use it. Funding educational technology, grant writing, and prioritizing and implementation will be discussed. Also included will be the challenge of staying abreast of new technologies, assessing teacher use of technology, and utilizing community resources.
EG 5613 Effective Technology Use in the Classroom (3)
This course will meet in a hybrid format and will include an on-campus segment designed for demonstration and class interaction. Course content will center on effective use of technological resources, both in the classroom and online, and the class includes field experience. While technology is constantly changing, suggested classroom tools include document cameras, slate boards/tablets, interactive white boards, clicker systems, and other portable computing devices. Classroom website, electronic rubrics, communication tools and assessment tools will also be used.
EG 5623 Trends and Issues in Instructional Technology (3)
One of the major challenges in educational technology is its ever-changing nature. This course is designed to maximize the knowledge of current candidates and to promote inquiry into new uses of technology through class interaction. Topics for discussion could include but not be limited to effective use of classroom devices, use of vendor programs, security issues and challenges, laptop initiatives, social networking/podcasts/webinars, online staff development, maximizing limited resources and dependence on technology.
EG 5633 Technology and Problem-Based Learning (3)
This is a project-based class that explores using technology to solve problems more effectively, more efficiently, more innovatively, and more collaboratively. A cross curricular approach to creating and organizing engaging problems for students will be taken.