Integrating Technology in School - Track 2
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Program Description
The ITS track provides the knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate technology in the teaching/learning process. The focus of this program is on the K-12 learning environment. The ITS track prepares teachers to assume leadership roles in implementing, supervising, managing and integrating technology resources in schools. Graduates of this track frequently become the local expert and change agent for technology in schools.
The Track 2 (ITS) includes a course of study structured by the cohort process. Twenty-four students will be selected for participation in the cohort group and admitted for graduate study. Students will begin and end the program together as a group. This track focuses on the integration of technology in the K-12 classroom.
Highlights of the Cohort Program- Attending classes one night a week during the school year and one summer semester
- Finishing the program in 5 semesters
- Being supported by a peer group of 24 where members start and finish together
- Building on what you learned from one semester to the next, never having to cover "old ground"
- Experiencing reasonable entrance and exit requirements
- Never worrying about which courses to take or when courses will be offered
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Priscilla Norton - pnorton@gmu.edu
M.Ed. Cohort - Process and Schedule of Classes (36 credits)
The Integrating Technology in Schools Cohort program is a five semester program that meets one night a week during the academic year and completes online courses during the one summer semester. A total of 36 credits is required. The schedule of classes is as follows:
First Fall Semester- EDCI 710: Technology and the Culture of Schools - 3 credits
- EDIT 711: Technology Tools 1: Telecommunications and Databases - 3 credits
First Spring Semester
- EDCI 712: Technology and Learning - 3 credits
- EDIT 713: Technology Tools 2: Graphics, Video, Simulations - 3 credits
Summer Semester
- EDIT 715: Technology Tools 3: Publishing and Computational Tools - 3 credits
- EDIT 721: Web-Based Learning - 3 credits
Second Fall Semester
- EDCI 714: Methods of Integration - 3 credits
- EDIT 717: Technology Tools 4: Hypermedia and Emerging Technologies - 3 credits
- EDIT 790: Practicum in Instructional Technology - 3 credits
Second Spring Semester
- EDCI 716: Principles of Integration - 3 credits
- EDIT 719: Tools 5: Web 2.0 and Digital Video Editing - 3 credits
- EDIT 790: Practicum in Instructional Technology - 3 credits
Graduate Certificates (15 Credits)
Integration of Technology in Schools
The Integration of Technology in Schools Certificate program is offered to those students who do not choose to pursue a complete graduate program. The certificate courses are provided as an online option. To obtain a certificate students must complete the following courses.
- EDIT 561: Teaching with Telecommunications (available all semesters) - 1 credit
- EDIT 562: Teaching with Databases (available all semesters) - 1 credit
- EDIT 563: Teaching with Computer Graphics (available all semesters) - 1 credit
- EDIT 564: Teaching with Web 2.0 (available all semesters) - 1 credit
- EDIT 565: Teaching with Educational Software (available all semesters) - 1 credit
- EDIT 566: Teaching with Multimedia/Hypermedia (available all semesters) - 2 credits
- EDIT 567: Teaching with Desktop Publishing (available all semesters) - 2 credits
- EDIT 568: Teaching with the Web (available only during Summer Semester) - 3 credits
- EDCI 714: Methods of Integration (available all semesters) - 3 credits
Teaching Online in Secondary Schools
The Teaching Online in Secondary Schools Certificate program is a series of online courses that prepare secondary teachers to work with students in virtual environments. It is offered to teachers who would like to explore innovative teaching practices in new learning environments. Courses must be completed in the order presented below.
- EDIT 641 - Understanding Virtual Schools (available all semesters) - 1 credit hour
- EDIT 642 - Meet The Online Academy (available all semesters) - 1 credit hour
- EDIT 643 - Online Mentoring 1: Building Relationships (available all semesters) - 1 credit hour
- EDIT 644 - Online Mentoring 2: Promoting Self-Regulation (available all semesters) - 1 credit hour
- EDIT 645 - Online Mentoring 3: Conceptual Learning (available all semesters) - 1 credit hour
- EDIT 646 - Online Mentoring 4: Moderating (available all semesters) - 2 credit hours
- EDCI 790 - Practicum in Instructional Technology (available all semesters) - 2 credit hours
- EDCI 714 - Methods of Integration (available all semesters) - 3 credit hours
- EDIT 611 – Distance Education (consult advisor on availability) - 3 credit hours
Admission Requirements/How to Apply
Please contact Dr. Priscilla Norton, pnorton@gmu.edu, 703-993-2015 with specific or additional questions.
M.Ed. Cohort Program
- Completed Application for Graduate Study and the non-refundable application fee. The online application can be found at admissions.gmu.edu. Under "Program Information" on the application enter CRIN for Program, MED for Degree and IITS for Track/Concentration.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited instituition with a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credits-of-study. Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success.
- Two official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Unofficial George Mason University transcripts are acceptable.
- One or two page goals statement that gives the reasons for choosing Instructional Technology as your profession.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional references targeting instructional technology and academic abilities. Use the form available in the Application for Graduate Study.
- Passing scores on TOEFL test for non-native English-speaking applicants.
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are not required.
Graduate Certificate
- Completed Application for Graduate Study and the non-refundable application fee. The online application can be found at admissions.gmu.edu. Under "Program Information" on the application enter CRIN for Program, CERG for Degree and IITS for Track/Concentration.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited instituition with a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credits-of-study. Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success.
- Two official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Unofficial George Mason University transcripts are acceptable.
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are not required.