August 21 Program goals
M. Ed meeting Aug 21, 2014
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