The Master of Education degree in Educational Technology prepares students to design, develop and use a variety of technologies in school classrooms, in training facilities or in other educational settings. Students gain core educational technology knowledge and skills and then specialize in an area within the field.<br><br>Program Learning Outcomes<br><br>Graduates of this program will be able to:<br><br> Demonstrate knowledge about different types of hardware and of a variety of different software applications.<br> Conduct literature reviews to examine issues associated with technology and learning.<br> Develop, implement and troubleshoot web-based, interactive multimedia educational programs.<br> Design, develop and evaluate educational materials using various technology tools.<br> Apply principles of message design to the development of educational materials.<br> Identify critical issues related to the field of educational technology.<br> Advocate for the appropriate use of technology in educational settings, including providing equitable access to technology resources for all students.<br><br>The Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation concentration allows students with an existing Ohio teaching license to obtain the computer technology endorsement with the M.Ed. degree in Educational Technology by completing the Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation concentration coursework, including a 100-hour practicum. The endorsement allows teachers to teach computer applications in the classroom or assume technology leadership positions in a school or at the district level. The endorsement cannot be obtained as a stand-alone license