College: Educational Programs

This major focuses on integrating technology into educational environments to enhance teaching and learning. Students acquire skills in instructional design, multimedia development, educational software, and digital literacy, preparing for careers in educational technology, instructional design, e-learning, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of educational technology and instructional design.
• Develop skills in multimedia development and educational software.
• Learn effective technology integration in curricula and instruction.
• Explore digital literacy and ethical considerations in educational technology.
• Analyze educational technology trends and assessment methods.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technological skills.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Educational Technology - An overview of educational technology principles, trends, and applications.
2. Instructional Design - Principles of instructional design, the ADDIE model, and curriculum development.
3. Multimedia Development - Creating multimedia content, including audio, video, and interactive elements.
4. Educational Software and Tools - Utilizing learning management systems (LMS), educational applications, and digital tools.
5. Integrating Technology in Education - Strategies for technology integration in classrooms for teaching and learning.
6. Digital Literacy and Ethics - Fostering digital literacy, online safety, and ethical use of technology in education.
7. E-Learning and Online Education - Designing and delivering online courses, virtual classrooms, and distance learning programs.
8. Assessment and Evaluation in Educational Technology - Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of educational technology initiatives.
9. Practical/Applied Training - Real-world experiences in educational technology environments such as schools, educational institutions, or e-learning companies.
10. Capstone Project - A comprehensive project applying skills in educational technology, such as developing an e-learning unit, creating multimedia content, or conducting research on technology integration.

Assessment Methods:

• Instructional design projects, multimedia development portfolios, educational software reviews, technology integration plans, essays on digital literacy and ethics, e-learning course designs, evaluation and assessment reports, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Educational Technology" by various authors.
• "Instructional Design" by various authors.
• "Multimedia Development" by various authors.
• "Educational Software and Tools" by various authors.
• "Integrating Technology in Education" by various authors.
• "Digital Literacy and Ethics" by various authors.
• "E-Learning and Online Education" by various authors.
• "Assessment and Evaluation in Educational Technology" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of education and technology with an interest in integrating technology into teaching and learning.

Duration of the Major:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree or 2 years for a master's degree in educational technology.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications from professional organizations such as the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL), or equivalent educational technology certificates.

Target Audience:

Aspiring educational technology experts, instructional designers, e-learning specialists, digital literacy educators, professionals seeking careers in schools, educational institutions, e-learning companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations focusing on educational technology. This major provides students with the technological and educational skills needed to excel in educational technology, supporting careers in various roles within education and technology integration.