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=Applied Technology in Education Portfolio=

EDT6010 - Instructional Applications of Technology
The design, development, and evaluation of digital learning experiences for the purpose of facilitating learning are the main foci. Candidates use software applications and digital media production tools to design and develop authentic learning experiences that promote innovative thinking, creativity, integrative assessment for learning, and self-assessment. Topics include instructional design, visual literacy, computer-based instruction, and assessment/evaluation for individualized and collaborative learning environments. Prerequisite(s): EDT 6000

EDT6020 - Emerging Trends in Educational Technology
The course explores the latest trends in technology that are likely to have an impact on collaboration, innovative thinking, inquiry, research, and creative expression. Course activities will focus on experimenting with and acquiring skills in the latest technologies to build learning communities, instructional media, and foster relationships for a global and digital society. Candidates use learning management systems as a way to communicate relevant information and ideas. Topics include emerging technologies, technology genres and fluency, digital applications and technologies that support research, media-rich multisensory learning environments, and creativity thinking for innovation and original solutions. Prerequisite(s): EDT 6000 and EDT 6010

EDT6030 - Electronic Delivery Systems
Candidates inquire about societal, ethical, and legal issues associated with being a digital citizen in a global society. Using electronic digital systems, programs, and applications, candidates create learning environments that are based on best practices of fair use, incorporate the integration of assistive technologies for diverse needs of students, promote equitable access and the social negotiation of policies and practices, and encourage collaboration. Topics include self-expression, online and cultural identities, and equity/social justice within digital environments. Prerequisites: EDT 6000, EDT 6010 and EDT 6020

EDT6040 - Special Topics in Educational Computing
The course focuses on professional capacity while developing and sustaining local and global learning communities to exchange ideas and methods related to creative application in technology. Candidates will use digital tools to research a technological problem or practice to promote the use of existing or emerging digital tools and resources that contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of a learning community. The problem/project-based curriculum requires candidates to use digital tools to collect data/information, build websites for shared decision-making and collaboration, and design a prototype; and to demonstrate their mastery of technology skills acquired in other technology courses. Topics and theories explored include change theory, strategic planning, data-driven decisions, legal issues with technology, group dynamics and organizational development of the change process, and professional leadership capacity. Candidates will review and critique work of their peers for selected projects and self-assess personalized professional development plans. Prerequisite(s): EDT 6000, EDT 6010, EDT 6020 and EDT 6030