EdTech Online (ETOL): A Master’s Degree Program in Educational Technology
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Jennifer Sparrow, Univ. of Central Florida, United States ; Bill Engel, Florida Gulf Coast Univ., United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Norfolk, VA ISBN 978-1-880094-41-9 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
This paper describes an educational technology online Master's degree program at Florida Gulf Coast University. The Curriculum & Instructions M.Ed. graduate program provides both educational and technology experiences for educators who are interested in using technology to support the learning process. A rationale is provided for distance learning. The target audience is defined. A rationale for the selection of courses is provided, faculty support, selection of student, and features of the program. Student and program evaluation techniques are discussed.
Citation
Sparrow, J. & Engel, B. (2001). EdTech Online (ETOL): A Master’s Degree Program in Educational Technology. In J. Price, D. Willis, N. Davis & J. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2001--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 999-1005). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/16857/.
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