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Learn how to incorporate educational technology into your curriculum

A teacher showing his students how to create a business brochure using publishing software is using technology to enhance the students' education. This combination of teaching and technology is called educational technology, and it is one of the largest trends in education today.

A degree in educational technology is for educators at all levels, from preschool to post-secondary and adult education. Education administrators can also benefit from educational technology education as well to help them incorporate technology throughout their school or district.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows school teachers earned between $45,670 and $52,850 annually in 2004. Teaching jobs are expected to grow between 17.3% and 38.1% from 2002 to 2012. Education administrators earned between $41,060 and $75, 800 annually in 2004. Careers in education administration are expected to grow 25.9%.

Most educators possess a bachelor's degree or higher. A degree in educational technology expands on this prior education and provides further information to enhance the teacher's abilities in the classroom. Many schools provide salary bonuses for teachers or administrators who complete education beyond a bachelor's degree, such as a master's degree in educational technology.

Courses typically required to complete a degree or certification in educational technology include: operating systems, integrating technology into the classroom, and technology-based instruction.

Online Educational Technology Degree Programs

Education technology, though often associated with computers, goes much beyond the use of technical gadgets in education. Educational technology deals with the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of new methods in learning and teaching. The aim of educational technology is to improve the quality of teaching and learning in school environments that have become increasingly diverse, over-crowded, and under-funded. A graduate degree in educational technology prepares you to deal with the changing demands of the education sector by training you to prepare and implement newer, more effective and efficient learning experiences.

A bachelor's or master's degree in educational technology will provide the skills you need to work with the latest technologies in education. The Internet, multimedia tools, and computer technology are just a few of the major areas you might cover in a standard program. A graduate with an educational technology degree can work in any number of fields, ranging from teaching to school administration to curriculum development.

Job prospects in educational technology should be quite favorable as school districts develop a greater need for new technologies in today's hyper-connected global landscape. In addition, many Baby Boomer educators are expected to retire in the next 10 years, opening up even more jobs in the industry. And lastly, new technologies come out every year, requiring even more qualified people to help meet the country's growing demand for tech-savvy educators.

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AIU Online

Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology

American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Kaplan University

MATL/Teaching with Technology

Kaplan University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Learn more about programs at Kaplan University.

Western Governors University

M.Ed.--Learning and Technology
The competency-based M.Ed. - Learning and Technology online degree program is specifically designed for those currently using technology in the classroom who are committed to discovering new and better ways to teach. The course of study integrates best practices in instructional design, technology, measurement and evaluation, and development of graduate-level research abilities.

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, BYU, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Learn more about programs at Western Governors University.

DeVry University

Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
Master of Science in Educational Technology

Online students are provided with a comprehensive e-learning experience that enables them to master course content as thoroughly as if they had attended classes onsite. DeVry degree programs fit into your schedule via an online "campus" that is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA).

Learn more about programs at DeVry University.

Jones International University Online

M.Ed. in K - 12 Instructional Technology
M.Ed. in K - 12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure

At Jones International University, new classes begin each month, and admission applications to the degree program are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Each course is offered in an accelerated 8-week term. JIU was the first fully online university to receive accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association, a United States regional accrediting agency.

Learn more about programs at Jones International University Online.

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Acadia University
Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada offers the following education degree in technology:

Master of Education (Curriculum Studies) in Learning and Technology

Acadia is a recognized fully accredited Canadian university of high academic standing.

Boise State University
Boise State University offers an online Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Educational Technology. There are no residency requirements. Accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield offers a completely online Master of Arts Degree in Education program in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis Education Technology. This track is available to those who wish to explore technology integration in the classroom. It is oriented towards K through 12 with applications that can be employed beyond the classroom. Educational Technology is an advisement option within Curriculum and Instruction for teachers and others interested in the application of technology to curriculum. The program begins with a strong background in curriculum and instructional models, both in traditional and technology supported modes. Students take the C & I core courses, many of which are online or face-to-face, and an online core of three courses dealing with standards, assessment, and legal aspects of school-based technology. They then have options depending on their specific professional interests. The program is designed for technology proficient professionals who wish to develop themselves further and move into curriculum and technology leadership roles. The MA in Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Connecticut State University System
OnlineCSU, the virtual classroom of the Connecticut State University System, offers the following online graduate program in educational technology:

Master of Science in Educational Technology

The degree is awarded by Eastern Connecticut State University and is accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Schools.

Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers an online M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. The program is designed for teachers both in grades preschool-12 and post-secondary educators who wish to apply technology and related software to teaching problems and procedures encountered in working with students in a classroom setting. It also meets the need of corporate trainers and those interested in using distance education in a non-school environment. Emporia State University is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
,br/> Lesley University
Lesley University offers an online Technology in Education Master's Degree. The program is designed for teachers who are interested in integrating technology into the curriculum and the school's teaching and learning community. Lesley University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

San Diego State University
The Department of Educational Technology at San Diego State University offers online both a Master of Arts in Educational Technology Degree and a 15-unit Instructional Technology Certificate through distance education via the Internet. These programs are for anyone who wishes to develop or enhance professional skills in instructional technology. There is no residency requirement. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

University of Missouri - Columbia
University of Missouri offers the following online education degree programs:

Master's Degree in Educational Technology

Technology In Schools
Network Learning Systems
Training and Development

Each track has its own set of competencies, coursework, and processes. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Electronic University Consortium (EUC) of South Dakota
The Electronic University Consortium (EUC) of South Dakota provides distance education and training available from the six South Dakota public universities. Online degree programs in education offered include:

Master of Science in Computer Education and Technology
This degree prepares educators to incorporate technology into K-12 curriculum. The MSCET degree is available via the Internet, Digital Dakota Network (DDN), and other distance education delivery methods.

Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Calgary, Canada
The Graduate Division of Educational Research (GDER) in the Faculty of Education at University of Calgary, Canada offers an online Master of Education with specialization in Educational Technology. This area of specialization is intended to provide opportunities to study roles that technology may play in teaching and learning. Human and instructional dimensions of educational technology are discussed, emphasizing the analytical and design skills required for effective instructional products and programs.

UT TeleCampus
The UT TeleCampus functions as a central support unit for distance education programs and online degrees from the University of Texas System's 15 institutions. The TeleCampus online programs include:

M.Ed. in Educational Technology

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech offers the following program:

Master of Arts - Instructional Technology

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

AIU Online

Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology

Kaplan University

MATL/Teaching with Technology

Western Governors University

M.Ed.--Learning and Technology

DeVry University

Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
Master of Science in Educational Technology

Jones International University Online

M.Ed. in K - 12 Instructional Technology
M.Ed. in K - 12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure

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