Educational Technology - M.Ed. | Framingham University

Program & Admissions Requirements

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a concentration in Educational Technology emphasizes the integration of education technology instruction and training across learning environments.

View Program Curriculum

Complete the online graduate admission application
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA from a regionally accredited college/university and must submit all official college-level transcripts. Applicants who studies outside of the United State must submit official transcripts and a course-by-course evaluation for US equivalency.
Two (2) recommendations must be submitted electronically through the Recommendation section of the application. One letter must be from an employer or supervisor, and the second letter must be from a faculty member who has taught the candidate at the collegiate level if the candidate attended classes in the last five years; if a faculty recommendation is not possible, the second letter should be another professional recommendation.
Submit a typed, 300-word personal statement discussing their motivation for seeking a master’s degree in view of prior formal education, current job responsibilities, and career plans.
Have formal access to a classroom, corporate training environment, or other learning environment.

Education Technology Course Schedule

Fall Semester Courses

INST 941 Internet for 21st Century Teaching and Learning
INST 943 Impact of Technology on Education
INST 954 Technology Infrastructure Management
EDUC 927 Advanced Teaching Strategies
TESL 920 Technology in the Second Language Classroom

Spring Semester Courses

INST 943 Impact of Technology on Education
INST 951 Mathematics Instruction with Technology
INST 959 Systemic Change: Curriculum, Instructional Technology and Professional Development
INST 968 Introduction to Assistive Technology
EDUC 940 Adult Development and Learning

Summer Semester Courses

INST 941 Internet for 21st Century Teaching and Learning
INST 968 Introduction to Assistive Technology
INST 955 Discipline-Specific Topics in Instructional Technology (Pre-Requisites INST 941 & INST 943)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Design and deliver learning experiences that effectively integrate educational technology.
Evaluate current and emerging instructional technologies to (a) identify potential uses and applications for teaching, learning, assessment, and research; (b) identify and resolve accessibility issues; and (c) examine potential ethical issues and legal concerns.
Incorporate research-based and proven practices in the design and delivery of technology-infused learning experiences.

Alumni Spotlight

Jen Casavant '20

“Through the various courses, I was challenged and given a tremendous amount of tech tools to explore to see the pros and cons of each. I enjoyed being able to view my classmates' creations."

Alumni Spotlight

Tamara Hussein Tarhini '20

“What drew me to the Master of Education with a concentration in Educational Technology program was the opportunity to do it completely online. Even with relocating with my family."

Faculty Spotlight

Visiting Professor
Craig Perrier

"The best use of technology to enhance the experiences of students and colleagues occurs when it is done as part of an intentional design process. The courses I teach as part of Framingham State's M.Ed."