August 21 Program goals

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MH, ID, PN, BL


 * Ability to frame and contextualize issues in a rapidly changing environment characterized by social and technological change grounded in the history and key texts of the field
 * Ability to identify needs and facilitate learning in multiple contexts such as organizational, K-12, Hhigher education, not for profit and community settings
 * Facility across media and ability to utilize appropriately in the development of learning environments
 * Facility with wide range of communication and collaboration tools
 * Conversant in theories of learning related to technology, social networks and media
 * “Learning design”; program development, implementation and evaluation

Cross-program competencies
 * Ability to conduct critical analysis
 * Communicate effectively in formal and informal settings
 * Awareness of ethical and legal issues and implications – e.g. FIPPA, copyright, identity, access, ownership, safety (e.g. cyberbullying)
 * Developing a professional profile and managing identities
 * Learning design, program development and implementation
 * Moving beyond how-to
 * Maintain currency in relevant literature