Students will analyze and evaluate multiple sources of information using modern technology to research, retrieve, synthesize, construct and present information for academic disciplines. The course will assist students in the development of educational technology skills that allow for specialization in their chosen major.

The course focuses on how computers and the internet have changed teaching and learning; how educators can facilitate inquiry-based learning, and on the design and implementation of technology-rich activities and projects. Practices to be explored include making presentations; searching for information and educational resources; organizing, writing, and displaying information and data. Students may not receive credit for both ED TECH 4302 and ED TECH 5301.

The course focuses on how computers and the internet have changed teaching and learning; how teachers can facilitate learning in inquiry-based, technology-rich classrooms; and on the design and implementation of technology-rich activities and projects. Introduces students to the networked computer as an instructional tool. Course participants will be introduced to how teachers and their students can use computer tools in appropriate ways for different content areas and educational levels. Practices to be explored include making presentations; searching for information and educational resources; organizing writing, and displaying information and data.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. This course examines the emerging field of computational thinking and learning theories relevant to teaching computer programming to students from kindergarten to university. Students will teach one another and learn to critique themselves and peers on pedagogical effectiveness. Students will learn a new programming language while learning how to teach others using that same language. Educational uses of student computer programming will be examined.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. This course instructs teacher candidates in the use of digital tools in their teaching practice. Candidates develop strategies for incorporating current technology developments and social media in educational practice. Technology for educators challenges the candidates to think about the underlying principles, terms, and concepts of educational technology. Students are introduced to the different methods teachers can use to integrate technology into classroom instruction for varying grade levels and content areas. Activities undertaken in this course include learning about educational technology tools and applying some of them to create the academic instructional materials through interactive collaboration.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Closely supervised experience in a field setting under the direction of a graduate faculty member. An appropriate level of competence and evidence of growth in the professional role must be demonstrated by the intern. The internship will include planning, research, evaluation, and related professional activities.

Prerequisite: ED TECH 5340 or consent of instructor. Individual study on topics pertaining to educational technology.