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Master of Education in e-Learning Technology and Design

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Put latest technology to work. Technology advancements have made instructional design a critical skill for corporate trainers and adult educators. A well-designed learning environment improves learning and makes information available on demand anytime, from anywhere. Corporate trainers and those who design education for adults must keep pace with changing education and training technology to infuse e-learning into national and international teaching and learning models.

Candidates who complete this program:

  • understand apply adult learning theory.
  • understand and apply research methods to improve learning organizations.
  • understand and apply strategic planning.
  • understand and apply business management for learning organizations.
  • understand and apply needs assessment for learning environments.
  • understand and design interactive e-Learning.
  • understand and design information and performance support systems.
  • understand and apply assessment strategies to improve adult learning.
  • develop and implement e-learning systems.
  • complete a capstone professional synthesizing project.

Who should enroll:

The MEd in e-Learning Technology and Design was created for educators who want to improve the quality of leadership, curriculum, instruction, and assessment within online learning communities. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform online learning and advance in their careers.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
6 Core Courses18 Credits
3 Specialization Courses9 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
30 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
6 Core Courses18 Credits
EDU 522Research Methods: Improving Learning Organizations
EDU 542Strategic Planning for Educators
EDU 544Business Management for Learning Organizations
EDU 630Needs Assessment for Learning Environments
EDU 653Assessment Strategies to Improve Adult Learning
EDU 681Adult Learning Theory
3 Specialization Courses9 Credits
EDU 651Designing Interactive e-Learning
EDU 652Designing Information/Performance Support Systems
EDU 654Developing and Implementing e-Learning Systems
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
EDU 669Capstone: The Professional Adult Educator

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses