Teacher Preparation
Advanced Programs
Technology in Education
National Louis' graduate program in Technology in Education prepares educators to use technology effectively in their schools and to provide instructional leadership and technical support to other educators who use computer technology. Designed for teachers, resource persons, and administrators at all grade levels (PK-12), the sequence in Technology in Education offers a unique opportunity to develop comprehensive knowledge and experience in the educational applications of computers and related technology. The program is committed to providing access to technology, so hands-on experience is offered in every class. Graduates of the program will be qualified as technology resource persons for their schools or districts. Students who enter the program with Illinois teaching certification can receive certification as a K-12 Technology Specialist upon completion of the required courses as well as receiving passing scores on several teaching exams. Specifically, students will be qualified to:
- provide leadership in applying new technologies.
- provide training and technical support for teachers using computers and related technologies in instruction.
- apply principles of effective instructional design to evaluate and design instructional software.
- use technology to access and display information, to organize and analyze information, and to evaluate information.
- teach problem solving and higher order thinking skills through the use of computer software, multimedia materials, and programming languages.
- plan lessons and develop curricular materials integrating technology across disciplines.
The Technology in Education program is available to students who wish to pursue the Master of Education or the Master of Science in Education. For teachers who have master's degrees, the Certificate of Advanced Study offers the Technology in Education program as an advanced option.
Interested in beginning our Technology in Education masters program?
Contact Dr. Randy Hansen for additional information about the next group start.