Master - Instructional Technology

The role of instructors, instructional designers and curriculum developers has changed dramatically over the past decade. The emphasis in education today focuses on ensuring that educational programs help learners understand abstract concepts, solve problems, work as effective team members, and develop critical thinking skills. Additionally, the burgeoning role of technology in the learning process has developed the demand for both educators and designers who are skilled in using technology in the classroom, laboratory, and distributed learning environments.

AIU's Master of Education in Instructional Technology was created to provide a solid foundation for effective educational practice and career advancement for all levels of educational practitioners, including K-12, higher education, and corporate learning. Students have the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in learning theory, instructional design, and instructional technology, and application of educational research methods.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Education in Instructional Technology can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career as a/an:

• Curriculum Developer
• Education Consultant
• Instructional Designer
• Distance Learning Specialist
• Online Course Developer

Challenging, Relevant Coursework

The Master of Education in Instructional Technology features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field of education. Key topics addressed in this degree program include the evolving role of technology in education, the learning process, principles of instructional design, research methods, and online learning.

Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:

• Utilize the appropriate criteria for selecting curricular content, organization of content and methods of curriculum evaluation in instructional technology.
• Integrate the use of various instructional media and technologies for learning, including classroom presentation tools, computer-based and network-based instructional systems.
• Demonstrate the use of research findings to respond to academic, physical, social and cultural differences in educating students and recommend method modifications based on research results.
• Provide training and technical support for educators in the use of instructional technologies in various educational settings.
• Identify the unique opportunities and challenges involved in the organization, development and delivery of a distance education program.
• Provide leadership in applying new technologies.