Masters in Educational Technology with a Specialization for School Library Media
New Jersey City University
The Master of Arts Degree in Educational Technology is designed to meet the needs of classroom teachers who want to apply technology to the learning process and/or for individuals wishing to develop leadership skills as site-based technology coordinators. The master’s degree in Educational Technology is intended to develop a broad range of technological expertise while at the same time focusing clearly on the new way that technology is changing how students and educators create and understand knowledge. Participants in the program will learn the new role of information, not as isolated facts but as building blocks to develop cognitive skills. The program is designed for beginners with little or no background in computing as well as for experienced computer users. As a capstone experience, candidates can choose to write a thesis or design a project.
Courses Completed
EDTC 623 Introduction to Educational Technology
This course provides background knowledge of basic educational
technologies with particular emphasis on the applications of
instructional technology in the K-12 curriculum. The technologies
included are: microcomputers, input/output devices, storage systems,
telecommunications software, productivity tools, CD-ROM, educational
software, and information presentation software. Candidates explore the
history and direction of instructional technologies,the ethical and
social issues, the importance of media literacy, as well as new forms of
assignments and assessments with the new technologies.
EDTC 621 Using the Internet in Education
This course prepares in-service and pre-service teachers to use the
Internet as an educational resource, through the creation of a
webproject. Students gain an insight into using new technologies to
create and active learning environment that encourages critical thinking
and collaboration. Students learn to do research on the World Wide
Web, correspond using e-mail, participate in Usernet bulletin boards and
LISTSERVE mailing lists, and create a web page. Students are
introduced to working with graphics, digital sound, and video. The
controversial issues of censorship, intellectual propery rights,
security, source validity, and the impact of multimedia technology on education.
EDTC 625 Using Integrated Software Across the Curriculum
Students learn about integrated software packages (i.e., software which
integrates word processing, database management, paint, draw,
spreadsheeet, and telecommunications capabilities into one package).
The package is studied as the starting point of a resource based
curriculum. New types of learning and assignments across the curriculum
are explored.
EDTC 631 Technology Facilitator: Issues and Challenges
This course prepares candidates to serve as technology facilitators—professionals who promote the development and implementation implementation of technology infrastructure, procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for P-12 schools. An analysis of districtwide and school curriculum needs, state agency mandates and federal imperatives as well as personnel roles and services will be conducted.
EDTC 631 Technology Facilitator: Issues and Challenges
This course prepares candidates to serve as technology facilitators—professionals who promote the development and implementation implementation of technology infrastructure, procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for P-12 schools. An analysis of districtwide and school curriculum needs, state agency mandates and federal imperatives as well as personnel roles and services will be conducted.
EDTC 642 Introduction to Authoring Tools
This course focuses on creative writing, reading, literacy education, and the new forms of creative expression as they relate to educational technology. The goal is to develop candidates who know how to access resources to maintain state-of-the-art technological literacy. Each candidate will design an instructional project as part of this class.
EDTC 653 Selection and Acquisition of Print/Non-Print Media
In this course candidates will develop proficiency in the selection, acquisition, and evaluation
of print and non-print, technology based materials. This course will include the theory of building a collection, developing selection policies, designing techniques for evaluating materials and collections, and applying a systems approach to media center maintenance and expansion.
EDTC 661 Administration and Supervision of Library Media Centers
This course looks at the management of school library media centers—an analysis of policies and procedures applicable to these centers. The course will develop an understanding of the role, duties, and responsibilities of the professional school library media specialist as well as the role of
school library media centers in the educational community. These are examined in light of people, procedures, and media.
This course focuses on creative writing, reading, literacy education, and the new forms of creative expression as they relate to educational technology. The goal is to develop candidates who know how to access resources to maintain state-of-the-art technological literacy. Each candidate will design an instructional project as part of this class.
EDTC 653 Selection and Acquisition of Print/Non-Print Media
In this course candidates will develop proficiency in the selection, acquisition, and evaluation
of print and non-print, technology based materials. This course will include the theory of building a collection, developing selection policies, designing techniques for evaluating materials and collections, and applying a systems approach to media center maintenance and expansion.
EDTC 661 Administration and Supervision of Library Media Centers
This course looks at the management of school library media centers—an analysis of policies and procedures applicable to these centers. The course will develop an understanding of the role, duties, and responsibilities of the professional school library media specialist as well as the role of
school library media centers in the educational community. These are examined in light of people, procedures, and media.
Currently Enrolled In
EDTC 627 Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology:
This upper
level seminar is designed to explore the latest trends and research in
educational technology. The course involves intensive study and
discussion in specialized areas
Future Courses
EDTC 662 Advanced Field Experience
Candidates are assigned to work within a school library media center, working under an established administrator in assisting in the managerial and decision-making responsibilities of the position. Through mutual agreement among the candidate, the media center administrator, and the professor, a program of work is designed that integrates the duties and responsibilities of an educational media specialist. A graduate field experience project is required.
EDTC 662 Advanced Field Experience
Candidates are assigned to work within a school library media center, working under an established administrator in assisting in the managerial and decision-making responsibilities of the position. Through mutual agreement among the candidate, the media center administrator, and the professor, a program of work is designed that integrates the duties and responsibilities of an educational media specialist. A graduate field experience project is required.
