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MSET Goals and Objectives

Here is a complete list of the goals and objectives of the Master of Science in Computer Education and Technology Program.  To an extent all of these are covered during the completion of the program; however, to see which goals and objectives I felt to accomplished in each class visit each individual course under the plan of study link.

Goals:
 The program will equip educators to be:

  • leaders in educational technology;
  • current in teaching and learning processes and practices;
  • current in research technologies and designs;
  • knowledgeable of technologies and programming skills;
  • knowledgeable of current, technology-based educational tools and products.

Objectives:
Graduates of the program will:

  1. understand the capabilities of the computer, its impact on education, business, industry and government; and will be able to adapt to, understand, evaluate and make use of new and emerging innovations in computer and information technology.
  2. be proficient in the use and application of computer software.
  3. be proficient with a programming language.
  4. use systematic problem-solving and research-based human/computer interaction practices in the development of computer-assisted instructional programs.
  5. develop the skills needed to maintain computer programs, computer systems and networks.
  6. be aware of professional organizations in the field of computer education and technology and their impact on the field of education.
  7. be aware of current trends and issues in computer education, distance education, electronic communications, computer hardware and software.
  8. use telecommunications-based tools to integrate information into the classroom and the curriculum.
  9. be proficient in finding, evaluating, and using current educational research to support continuous improvement in their profession.
  10. manage instructional, computer technology systems.
  11. apply learning theory and the principles of instructional design in curricular and instructional decision-making.
  12. integrate computer software, authoring tools, programming languages, the Internet, and multimedia into curriculum design and instruction.
  13. demonstrate proficiency using computers and related technologies in instruction.
  14. demonstrate proficiency in teaching and assessing others in the use of computers and related technologies in a variety of educational settings