ONline Master of Education with a concentration in Teaching & Learning

EDU505

Future of Education - 3 credits

This course explores technological, economic, demographic, and social trends and their implications for the future of education. As the foundation course for the M.Ed. program, students will develop their digital literacy skills, by creating an online Personal Learning Environment, and strengthen their graduate level writing skills through weekly discussions and a series of mini-projects, which culminate in a final Vision for the Future. Students will post their project to their PLE, as a first step toward creating their online learning community and professional portfolio. Note: Transfer credit will not be accepted for this course.

EDU510

The Cognitive Science of Teaching & Learning - 3 credits

Implications of cognitive science research on acquisition of knowledge theory will be analyzed in terms of applicability to teaching and learning.  Emphasis will be on practical means to facilitate mental processes related to attention, memory, motivation and problem-solving to foster depth in understanding and adaptable mechanisms for the transfer of learning.

EDU515

Measurement and Metrics - 3 credits

Students will be exposed to a number of statistical tools and measurement processes that are foundational to evaluation efforts.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of strategies for the identification, collection, presentation and use of metrics that are essential for measuring educational progress.

EDU520

Digitally-Mediated Teaching & Learning - 3 credits

Students will explore a variety of digitally-mediated resources and identify multiple means of technologically supportingand delivering instruction. Students will review the relevant theories, research literature, and case studies on digitallymediatedteaching and learning, identify technology resources, and learn how they can be used. Students will gain skillin using digitally-mediated technologies (e.g. WordPress, Twitter, Google Apps) to enhance learning through mini-projects throughout the course. Note: Transfer credit will not be accepted for this course.

EDU603

Curriculum 2.0 - 3 credits

Students will research, discuss and evaluate current curriculum research along with current theories and models of curriculum. Criteria for quality curriculum design will be considered along with analysis of the impact of developments such as Web 2.0, simulation learning, problem-based, or project-based learning among others. Students will design and develop a standards-based curriculum unit applicable to his/her teaching/learning context.

EDU604

Diversity Issues in 21st Century Education - 3 credits

This course will address how culture affects learning and achievement across the lifespan in 21st Century education. Students will analyze current and future demographic trends covering a variety of topics such as multiculturalism, gender, achievement gaps, and global workforce development. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing and evaluating current diversity research to support the development of culturally responsive best practices.

EDU605

Differentiated Instruction - 3 credits

Advanced instructional and facilitative strategies will be identified, analyzed, practiced, and evaluated as a means to differentiate instruction for all learners. Research literature on differentiated instruction will be reviewed to determine current and predict future best practices. Emphasis will be placed on variations in content, process, and product variables mediated by instructional technology.

EDU607

Assessing and Managing Learning - 3 credits

Formative and summative assessment strategies and resources will be compiled and tested for applicability to varied learning contexts. Multiple means for managing learning will be developed, matched to diverse learning settings. Variables such as time, place, pace, learner diversity, curriculum among others will be considered.

EDU697

Capstone Research Methods - 3 credits

Students will begin preparing for their capstone project by exploring the elements which define good qualitative and quantitative education research. Evaluation of research best practices will cover critical interpretation of research, types of research design, levels of significance, and validity. Students will consider the practical implications of research and review the literature to select a strong research-based foundation to frame their capstone project.

EDU698

Readings, Research and Planning - 3 credits

Students will choose a final project at the beginning of this course that will be completed in the EDU699 Capstone Project course. This course will require students to complete a plan for their final project and to perform a literature review of relevant research to support the final project. Depending on the type of final project a student chooses, s/he may be required to provide an argument in favor of the theoretical perspective or world view they will be using in the final project.

EDU699

Capstone Project - 3 credits

Each student will design and implement a project related to his/her area of professional expertise and matched to at least three of the M.Ed. program goals. All projects must integrate technology and demonstrate new professional skill gleaned through the Post University M.Ed. program.