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Our Master of Science in Educational Technology program trains graduates in the effective use of educational technology in schools (K-12), colleges, and universities.
There has never been a better time to obtain your Master of Science in Educational Technology. Touro GST’s Educational Technology program is a flexible, NYSED-approved teacher education program designed to advance your NYS teacher professional certification in the educational technology field.
Unable to study on campus? No problem! For your health and convenience, we live-stream all classes so you can learn from the comfort and safety of your home.
Want more insight into our program? Click HERE for the
recording of Professor Holly Owens’s latest GST webinar on Innovative EdTech Tools and Activities to
Motivate K-12 Learners Online, where she gives a quick overview of the state of EdTech in the
post-COVID world and then covers the use of Canva, Parlay, and Yellowdig in the classroom.
Sign up for our next EdTech professional development workshop HERE.
It gets better! Many New York State teachers who complete a second master’s degree or 30 credits past their first master’s will be eligible for a salary differential—a salary increase throughout their teaching career including retirement benefits. NYC teachers for example are eligible for the NYC Department of Education salary differential.
Become a:
- Computer Lab Teacher / Technology Teacher
- Computer Cluster Teacher
- Professional Staff Developer
- Instructional Technology Coordinator
- Director of Technology
Program Requirements
9
Required Courses
27 credits
+
2
Elective Courses
6 credits
=
11
Total Courses
33 credits
Required Courses
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EDSE 600
History and Philosophy of Education and Special Education
- Explores the historical and philosophical underpinnings of modern educational theory and
practice, dating back to ancient Greek, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim writings on education and
tracking developments into the present. It specifically examines the forces that have shaped
educational policies in the United States, highlighting the current debate around meeting the
educational and social-emotional needs of students from diverse communities. The role of
technology in education and society at large, critical thinking skills, information literacy,
and research-based instruction are also featured.
Offered by the Graduate School of Education.
3 Credits -
EDIN 601
Foundations of Computers
- Introduces the technological underpinnings of information technology in the educational
environment. Students become proficient in integrating word processing, spreadsheet, database,
and presentation software into educational settings, learning about the general operations of
computer hardware, telecommunications, and operating systems. Students gain a general
appreciation of the complexity of modern information and of information literacy.
3 Credits -
EDIN 617
Foundations of Instructional Technology - Teaching with Computers
- Based on discussions of theory and research, this course examines the transition from the
oral/aural classroom to the written/visual learning environment introduced through various forms
of instructional technology, including the computer. Students explore many forms of
instructional and educational technology, copyright and intellectual property laws, learning
theories in reference to technology, assistive technologies, technology planning, theories of
distance education, and the national educational technology standard (ISTE).
3 Credits -
EDIN 622
Networking in the Education Environment
- Introduces students to the fundamentals of data communications in the classroom and the school
district environment. Students learn how to design, support, and troubleshoot Local Area
Networks (LAN). Students also learn the complex details of network information
security.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601
3 Credits -
EDIN 623
Foundations of Instructional Design
- Teaches students to design instructional activities that are consistent with curriculum goals,
based on accepted pedagogy and effective in helping students synthesize information in a
meaningful way. Students explore the foundational theories of learning and investigate models of
instructional design. The focus is on the process of learning, the instructional plan, the
technologies that support this process, and the many ways that teaching and learning
effectiveness can be assessed.
3 Credits -
EDIN 651
Internet Technology in the Classroom
- Examines the Internet and World Wide Web as technology integration tools for collaborative
learning activities, data collection and exchange, virtual field trips, Web Quests, and online
mentoring. Students also develop a more comprehensive understanding of how to carry out
successful Internet research.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601
3 Credits -
EDIN 653
Technology Integration for School Leaders
- Because educational technologies change and update constantly, this course teaches the necessary
skills to evaluate and select the appropriate software and hardware to integrate into the
curriculum and the classroom. Students learn how to use specific technologies to support general
education students and students with special needs. A primary objective is to empower our
students with the skills and knowledge they need to become agents of change for school
reform.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601
3 Credits -
EDIN 670
The Educational Technology Specialist
- This course is required for professional certification track students. In the course, The
Educational Technology Specialist as School Leader, students explore the role of the Educational
Technology Specialist, a school or district-based resource and support person and leader. The
course prepares students to assess needs and plan, implement, and assess best practices in the
use of Educational Technology. The course explores: 1) how to mentor and support colleagues in
using technologies to improve teaching and learning, and 2) how to select and implement
appropriate technology resources to assure that students receive the most appropriate and
effective educational experience possible.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601, EDIN 617, EDIN 651
3 Credits -
EDIN 692
Projects in the Educational Technology (Pedagogical)
- This capstone course requires certification track candidates to synthesize their theoretical and
practical learning by designing a substantial, innovative educational technology project and
integrating it into an active classroom in real time. Candidates meet together once as a class
at the beginning of the semester. Then each candidate works independently with the support of
the professor to first define a real-world problem in their classroom or school and then draw
from theory and their varied teaching experiences to apply a new and emerging set of
technologies to facilitate learning, communication, and mobility in the classroom, while meeting
local, state, and/or federal standards in a particular curriculum area. The project includes a
research component which supports the idea that graduate candidates are scholar-practitioners
who conduct appropriate research and apply the locally-relevant results to improve professional
practice. Candidates are especially encouraged to innovate in the area of special education and
pay close attention to the needs of diverse learners, although the project may focus on any
curriculum area in the K-12 realm. A minimum of 120 hours of work is required for successful
completion of the course. The 120 hours includes a practicum of supervised field experience of
at least 50 hours, with two observed and assessed class lessons.
Prerequisites: EDIN 651 and EDIN 670
3 Credits
Elective Courses
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EDIN 621
Advanced Web Applications in the Classroom
- Social networking environments have had a profound impact on how students communicate,
collaborate and publish materials. This course explores web applications such as a
portfolio-based Wiki that allows for collaboration through shared calendars, collaborative
websites, shared online documents, and discussion forums. In addition, the course presents such
technological innovations as Webspiration, Google Apps, Blogger, Voki, and VoiceThread. Because
new technologies are always being introduced, students learn to create differentiated learning
experiences at all grade levels by leveraging many tools that are free and accessible to
all.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601
3 Credits -
EDIN 626
Teaching Computer Applications in the Classroom
- Introduces students to a variety of computer applications and how to integrate them into lessons
across the curriculum. Students develop lesson plans that incorporate each of the tools in line
with ISTE standards. Students also develop effective techniques to teach computer tools and
applications at all grade levels.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601
3 Credits -
EDIN 641
Programming in the Classroom
- Introduces programming using the Java programming language. Students learn to design and
implement Java programs, develop and select appropriate algorithms and data structures to solve
problems, code fluently in an object-oriented paradigm, and understand large programs consisting
of several classes with interacting objects. These skills form the framework for teaching the
new AP Java course available to high school students.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601
3 Credits -
EDIN 642
Multimedia Education Applications in Software Development
- Students develop computer-based educational software using hypermedia, and either an authoring
language or programming language. Some background in instructional design is
recommended.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601
3 Credits -
EDIN 643
Children, Technology and Media Literacy
- Grounded in social science theory and research, this course examines the complicated effects of
mass media on children. Students learn to analyze and evaluate images and electronic forms of
communication in such major contested areas as the effects of media violence, pro-social
programming and its impact, cognitive processing of media content, the effects of advertising,
and the impact of media consumption on children's emotional health. Beyond theory, the course
examines appropriate intervention strategies for countering negative impacts on students.
3 Credits -
EDIN 646
Distance Learning Applications
- Explores various technologies that are used to provide platforms for distance learning. Students
produce and evaluate materials for the delivery of online instruction and learn instructional
design concepts that uniquely apply to learning outside the classroom.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601
3 Credits -
EDIN 652
Assistive and Special Needs Technology
- Designed to expand the knowledge base of educational leaders who specialize in providing
assistive and special needs technology. In addition to knowledge of specific hardware and
software solutions that aid students with disabilities, the course provides theoretical and
practical knowledge on how to conduct assistive technology evaluations and identify a variety of
funding sources to support assistive technology for students with disabilities.
Prerequisite: EDIN 601
3 Credits -
EDIN 654
21st Century Instructional Technology Models
- Focuses on the use of technology as a vehicle to transform the learning environment from an
outdated teacher-centered model to one that is student-centered and more personalized.
Participants will study the problems facing our schools, while looking at emerging innovations
aiming to better meet the needs of our students through exploration of: The National Education
Technology Plan, 21st century pedagogy, models, frameworks, and tools of innovation. Learning
experiences align to four main topic areas: Model technology schools and programs, innovations
in instructional technologies, problem-based learning, and, school leadership and strategic
planning.
3 Credits -
EDIN 673
Designing Online Instruction
- This course is required for Corporate Track students and can be used as an elective for
Certification Students. It teaches instructional design as a creative process that uses a
variety of strategies to address the unique needs of learners. To architect highly effective
online learning experiences, participants will focus on such topics as project planning, content
expertise, communication skills, and current technologies to design relevant learning
experiences. Students will synthesize content, evaluate new technologies, and develop learning
solutions that best meet the needs of a diverse audience. As a culminating project, students
will create, implement and evaluate a short online course about an engaging topic of their
choice.
3 Credits
Special Requirements
Degree candidates must already hold New York State initial teacher certification in any subject area. If you do not hold initial certification let’s talk about our Instructional Technology Program.
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