The Online M.Ed. in Educational Technology requires that at least 12 hours
be taken from The University of Texas at Brownsville. The remaining 24 hours
can be taken from other University of Texas institutions who contribute
courses toward the program. Participating institutions include: The University
of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at El Paso, The University of
Texas at Permian Basin, and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Other University of Texas institutions may contribute courses in the future.
Students can customize their Program of Study to meet their specific needs. We offer the the following four options: (1) The "Traditional" route, which allows students to select 12 credit hours of electives from our program or from other institutions; (2) the "Thesis" route for students who are interested in research or intend to pursue a doctoral degree in the future; (3) the "MTT" route which offers candidates the opportunity to earn the Master Technology Teacher Certification; and the "MTT+Thesis" route which allows graduates to earn a Master Technology Teacher (MTT) certification in addition to conducting research for a thesis.
Recommended Course Sequence
Depending upon your technological skills level coming into this program, we offer two tracks: (1) Novice and (2) Experienced computer user. To assist novice computer users in acquiring the basic technological skills needed to be successful in this program, we have developed EDCI 6301 - Instructional Technology in Teaching. Experienced computer users may skip this elective and take EDTC 6320 - Instructional Technology in the first semester.
In order to determine which track to follow for your first 6 hours, ask yourself these questions:
- Do you know how to build a 2-3 page website with graphics, tables, and hyperlinks to internal and external sources, using basic design principles?
- Do you know how to transfer (FTP) files to a remote server and access remote URLs?
- Do you know how to create multimedia presentations that demonstrate principles of good design?
- Do you know how to use, convert and post pdf files to the web?
If you answered "YES" to these questions, select the "Experienced" track. If you answered "NO" to any of these questions, select the "Novice" track.
Semester |
Novice | Experienced |
1 |
EDCI 6301 EDCI 6304 |
EDTC 6320 EDCI 6300 or EDCI 6304 |
2 |
EDTC 6320 EDCI 6300 |
EDTC 6321 EDCI 6300 or EDCI 6304 |
3 |
EDTC 6321 Elective |
EDTC 6323 Elective |
| 18 Hour Review. Submit e-portfolio to advisor for review. | ||
4 |
EDTC 6323 Elective |
EDTC 6325 Elective |
5 |
EDTC 6325 Elective |
EDTC 6329 Elective |
6 |
EDTC 6329 EDTC 6332 |
EDTC 6332 Elective |
| 36 Hour Review. Submit e-portfolio to Educational Technology Faculty for review. | ||
Note: Students must complete EDTC 6320, EDTC 6321, EDCI 6300, EDCI 6304 within the first 18 hours of the program.
Course Offerings
Core Courses:
EDTC 6320 Educational Technology
EDTC 6321 Instructional Design
EDTC 6323 Multimedia/Hypermedia
EDTC 6325 Educational Telecommunications
EDTC 6329 Selected Topics in Educational Technology
EDTC 6332 Practicum in Educational Technology
EDCI 6300 Intro to Research
EDCI 6304 Learning and Cognition
Electives:
EDCI 6301 Instructional Technology in Teaching
EDCI 6336 Problems in Education: International Technology Issues
EDCI 6390 Research Methods in Education
EDTC 6350 The IT Consultant
EDTC 6351 Web-Based Multimedia in Instruction
EDTC 6352 Planning and Designing Interactive Web-Based Instruction
MTT Courses:
EDTC 6340 Applications of Advanced Technologies in the Pk-12 Classroom
EDTC 6341 Student- Centered Learning Using Technology
EDTC 6342 Technology Leadership
EDTC 6343 Master Teacher of Technology Practicum*
Note: Students taking the MTT Route may substitute EDTC 6343 for EDTC 6332 as their Practicum Course.
Course Descriptions
EDTC 6320 - Instructional Technology (UT Brownsville): This course provides a history and overview of the field of instructional technology. Demonstrations of technologies in different educational settings are explored. Practical and theoretical means for ascertaining the needs of learners, implementations of specific technologies to meet those needs, and assessment of effectiveness of those technologies in meeting learner's needs are presented.
EDTC 6321- Instructional Design (UT Brownsville): This course uses a standard model for designing instruction to guide the student in systematically developing an instructional unit. Theoretical and practical issues in designing effective instruction are examined. Alternative models of instructional design are presented.
EDTC 6323 - Multimedia/Hypermedia (UT Brownsville): This course looks at pertinent issues in the development of web-based multimedia and hypermidia for instructional purposes. Participants will develop an interactive product to meet specific instructional objectives, field test their product, and assess its effectiveness.
EDTC 6325 - Educational Telecommunications (UT Brownsville): This course addresses the development of educational telecommunications systems, networking, teleconferencing, digitized video, and compressed video. The role of educational telecommunications in the instructional process is emphasized.
EDTC 6329 - Selected Topics in Educational Technology (UT Brownsville): This course addresses the study of significant topics related to utilization of technology in educational settings. With approval by advisor, course may be repeated when topic varies.
EDTC 6332 - Internship in Educational Technology (UT Brownsville): Practicum in Educational Technology (UT Brownsville): Guided observation and practice in the applications of technology to a specified educational setting are emphasized. Prerequisites: Must be within six hours of completion of program; approval of graduate advisor.
EDTC 6340 - Applications of Advanced Technologies in the PK-12 Classroom (UT Brownsville): Course emphasizes the skills required of the Master Teacher of Technology certification including applications of: multimedia, web-based materials, desktop publishing, streaming media, and media currently used in scientifically based research of instructional technology applications in PK – 12 classrooms.
EDTC 6341 - Student Centered Learning Using Technology (UT Brownsville): This course provides the Master Technology Teacher (MTT) with the skills and conceptual knowledge for instructional design and development of student-centered learning activities in the K—12 classroom. The course also addresses critical issues in this instructional design and development process, including effective modifications of instruction that uses advanced technologies for special needs students, and mentoring other faculty members.
EDTC 6342 - Technology Leadership (UT Brownsville): Techniques, strategies, resources, and tools for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating critical aspects of leadership in instructional technology issues in K—12 schools and classrooms will be addressed.
EDTC 6343 - MTT Practicum (UT Brownsville): This is the capstone experience for the Master Teacher of Technology certification. Students will combine skills and concepts to generate a comprehensive solution to a campus wide, or district wide instructional issue whose solution centers upon exemplary uses of instructional technologies.
EDTC 6350 - The Instructional Technology Consultant (UT Brownsville): This course introduces students to the IT consulting framework, a necessary element in the practice of Instructional Design. The course will focus specifically on the consulting/interpersonal relations of the ISD process in Educational Technology. Students will utilize the IT Consulting framework as a guide for partnering with clients, collecting and analyzing data, making recommendations, and delivering instructional solutions to clients.
EDTC 6351 - Web-Based Multimedia in Instruction (UT Brownsville): This course provides a framework by which distance educators can infuse learner-centered principles into the design and development of multimedia for online education. In this course you will learn how to create, capture, prepare, and publish audio/video products using a variety of multimedia authoring tools.
EDTC 6352 - Planning and Designing Interactive Web-Based Instruction (UT Brownsville): This course provides a framework and tools for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating interactive multimedia elements for use in Web-based instruction.
EDCI 6301 - Instructional Technology in Teaching (UT Brownsville): This introductory course is designed to provide students the opportunity to acquire skills, insight, and practice in selecting, using, producing, and managing instructional technology tools in the K-12 classroom. The course teaches teachers how to successfully integrate technology into all aspects of teaching and learning.
EDCI 6390 - Research Methods in Education (UT Brownsville): This course will provide graduate students with opportunities to increase their competence as educational researchers through an in-depth dialogue and instruction of research paradigms and methodologies in education. It is designed to prepare students to plan a research study and write and defend a Master's Thesis Proposal.
Master Technology Teacher Certification Program
The Master Technology Teacher is a State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) approved certificate. The certification program is designed to offer candidates the opportunity to further their studies and become technology mentors in their schools.
Created by 77th Texas Legislature, MTT certification ensures the availability of teachers with specialized training to work with other teachers and students to increase the use of technology in each classroom. Required courses for completing MTT program certification include (see descriptions above):
EDTC 6340 – Application of Advanced Technologies in the PK-12 Classroom
EDTC 6341 – Student-Centered Learning Using Technology
EDTC 6342 – Technology Leadership
EDTC 6343 – Practicum
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Courses from our Partner Institutions
PMCH 6381 - Applied Research Methods (UT Medical Branch Galveston): The student will be given the opportunity to demonstrate a knowledge of: (1) historical and policy issues and the basic approaches used in research; (2) whether a problem is amenable to investigation by formal research methods, (3) specific theoretical research models and techniques for analyzing and developing both quantitative and qualitative forms of research and evaluation studies; (4) specific methods and procedures for reviewing and assessing the research literature, and (5) designing his/her own research or evaluation study.
EDUC 6304 - Learning and Cognition (Advanced Educational Psychology) (UT Permian Basin): This course has been designed to provide educators with the most up-to-date information concerning the teaching-learning process. This course will provide an opportunity for students to incrementally develop an educational theory and practice based on solid research and theoretical concepts. Students will be provided with a working knowledge of learning theory from various viewpoints, developmental influences, practical application and teaching methods. Students will also become familiar with approaches dealing with the management and motivation of students and measurement of individual differences.
EDC 385GA - Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (UT Austin): This online course is designed to help you explore, use and develop your knowledge and skills on needs of learners, implementations of specific technologies to meet those needs, and assessment of effectiveness of those technologies in meeting learner's needs are presented.
EDC 385GB - Instructional Technology Planning and Management (UT Austin): The course uses a problem-based approach to learning technology planning and management skills. Using authentic school data and situations, you and your team members will develop a comprehensive strategic technology plan. Although the context will be that of a public school, the planning strategies and processes will also apply to other educational and training settings.
IST 6373 - Special Topics: Evaluating Trends in Educational Technology (UT San Antonio): This course provides an overview of evaluation approaches, techniques, tools, and philosophies as they apply to current and future applications of technology in educational environments. Students will develop skills in evaluating a variety of technologies, identify strategies for evaluation, and identify past and current trends in the use of technology to support learning.
