Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership Online

This 100% online master’s in education program will prepare you to have a direct impact on the planning and utilization of technology for learning, teaching and training.

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10/16/23 Start Classes
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Program Overview

Learn more about the online Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership program

$11,340 Total Tuition
As few as 15 months Program Duration
36 Credit Hours

Focus on practical and effective strategies to apply best practices in e-learning and instructional design with a Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe. In this innovative online program, you will study the trends of technology as they relate to instructional settings and explore current technologies being used as educational tools. You will also learn how to research, evaluate and assess learning systems.

This online educational technology leadership program culminates in the completion of an interactive online portfolio so that, upon graduation, you can be ready for exciting career opportunities.

Career opportunities include:

  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Learning Applications Designer
  • Distance Learning Director
  • Educational Software Consultant
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Learning Applications Designer
  • Distance Learning Director
  • Educational Software Consultant

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ULM offers a variety of M.Ed. programs and an Ed.D. program online. Check out our other online education programs.

$11,340 Total Tuition
As few as 15 months Program Duration
36 Credit Hours

Accreditation

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The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

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Tuition and Fees

Experience the value of our affordable educational technology leadership program

The Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership online program offers affordably priced tuition that you can pay by the course. Financial aid may be available for eligible students.

Tuition breakdown:

$315 Per Credit Hour
$11,340 Program Tuition

Tuition breakdown:

$315 Per Credit Hour
$11,340 Program Tuition

Calendar

Know the upcoming dates and deadlines for our online M.Ed. program

The Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership online program features eight-week courses with five starts each year. View the full calendar to find the best class start date for you and apply by the corresponding deadline.

Now enrolling:

10/2/23 Next Application Due Date
10/16/23 Start Classes
SessionProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlinePayment DeadlineLast Class DayTerm Length
Fall 18/21/238/8/238/8/238/11/238/11/2310/16/238 weeks
Fall 210/16/2310/2/2310/2/2310/20/2310/20/2312/7/238 weeks

Now enrolling:

10/2/23 Next Application Due Date
10/16/23 Start Classes

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Admissions

How to apply for this online degree program

The admission process is the first step toward earning your Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership online. The requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Undergrad GPA of at least 2.75 or 3.0 on last 60 hours
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

Online Program Admission Requirements

  • Regular admission: undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and higher or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours, from a regionally accredited university, with no GRE score considered in the decision to admit
    • Applicants who do not meet regular admission requirements may be asked for a current resume with professional references.
  • Conditional admission: minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50 or 2.75 and higher on the last 60 undergraduate, from a regionally accredited university, hours for automatic conditional
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university – No teaching certificate required
  • Submission of official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
  • Applicants should have earned grades of C or better on all previous graduate course work.

Transcripts and official documents can be electronically submitted to [email protected].

If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:

Graduate Admissions
University of Louisiana Monroe
Sandel Hall 243
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209-0600

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Courses

Gain the knowledge you need from the online educational technology leadership classes

To earn the Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership online students must complete the following 12 courses for a total of 36 credit hours.

Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Assumes familiarity with the internet. Students will develop skills in planning, development, implementation and management of distance learning, networking, and internet use for teaching and learning. Students will engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate the required skills.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the selection, organization, and integration of technology-based instruction materials, computer software, and computer hardware systems into instructional settings.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides an overview of the process of researching, planning, designing, implementing and evaluating multi-sensory instructional units. Hands-on class projects will be developed that result in an integrated instructional approach to teaching and learning.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides instruction in organization, design, preparation and application of technology-based production of instructional materials for print and web-based distribution.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Includes experiences in development of internet-based learning materials and resources, overview of distance technologies for learning, national curriculum standards, advanced internet applications. Features research on the applications of telecommunications and other distance technologies in education, emerging telecommunications and distance learning technologies, and methodologies for distance/online instruction and student support.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Includes experiences in technology planning, facilities and resource management, technology staff and personnel management, funding and budgetary issues, technology policies and procedures, school connectivity planning, and purchasing practices.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses research and application of knowledge of learning theories as they apply to information processing, instructional practices, and motivation.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Communicate the assumptions of psychology as a science and demonstrate knowledge of research methods in psychology on educational practices historically and currently
  • Apply knowledge of behavioral and cognitive theories of learning to problem-based scenarios to include behavior management in the classroom
  • Identify the relationship between learning theories and the development of motor, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, communication, language and cognitive skills in both typical and atypical learners
  • Assess the environment for learning enhancement; apply motivational strategies to enhance learner outcomes; demonstrate strategies and techniques used in learning environment arrangement to facilitate optimum learning; select and use appropriate materials and instructional aids
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Delves into discourse about community across disciplines by using social media and drawing upon theoretical literature in a variety of disciplines.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the identification and application of instructional and technology-related research, the psychology of learning, and the instructional design principles guiding the use of computers and related technologies in instructional settings.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore technologies that are presently being used as educational tools, and prepare students for technology use beyond the computer based information systems. Prerequisites: 4083 or CSCI 5003 or Permission of Department Head.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Design a portfolio that provides evidence of a fully grounded understanding of basic principles of instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies and learner characteristics at both a macro- and micro-level
  • Demonstrate complex, integrated knowledge, skills and dispositions in the development of instructional materials and experiences using print, audiovisual, computer-based and integrated technologies
  • Utilize a portfolio design providing evidence of a fully grounded understanding of basic principles of instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies and learner characteristics at both a macro- and micro-level
  • Technology directors create, promote and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that provides a rigorous, relevant and engaging education for all students
  • Assist district and school leaders to identify, evaluate and select exemplary digital tools and resources that support learning goals, incorporate research-based instructional design principles and are compatible with the school technology infrastructure
  • Promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources
  • Demonstrate professional knowledge, skills and dispositions in content, pedagogical and technological areas, as well as adult learning, leadership and management, and are continually deepening their knowledge and expertise
  • Engage in continuous learning to deepen their content, technical, leadership and management knowledge, skills and dispositions
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the application of instructional design principles to solve performance and instructional problems in school and non-school environments by providing experiences in instructional program development, curriculum design, analysis of state and national school technology standards and planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of technology staff development activities as well as related experiences in non-school environments.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides 120 clock hours of supervised field-based experience in instructional technology application or administration. Placement in P-12, higher education or business settings will be determined by student's degree focus or permission of instructor.

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