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Master of Arts (Information Technology in Education and Training)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Arts (Information Technology in Education and Training) |
Abbreviation: |
MA (IT in Ed) |
Home Faculty: |
Education |
Duration: |
Four sessions part time only |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Distance |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
571 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Master of Arts specialising in Information Technology in Education and Training is aimed at those who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the use of technology to support teaching and learning in a range of training and educational contexts. It is a professional development program which introduces and expands on topics of instructional design for technology based learning; development of multimedia education programs; online learning; evaluating technology-based learning, cognition and interface design, and emerging issues in educational technology.
This course differs from the MEd program in that no formal teaching qualification is required for entry.
Entry Requirements
Students should hold a recognised Bachelor degree and have access to a training or educational context in which to undertake course projects, but do not need a formal teaching qualification. Candidates with a formal teaching qualification should consider applying for the Master of Education program.
Course Requirements
Students are required to complete 48 credit points chosen from the Information Technology in Education and Training program listed below. Those wishing to study full time should contact the course coordinator to discuss a study plan.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
EDGE900 |
Introduction to Technology in Education |
8 |
EDGE901 |
Emerging Issues in Educational Technology |
8 |
EDGE902 |
Instructional Strategies and Design |
8 |
EDGE903 |
Multimedia and Interface Design |
8 |
EDGE904 |
Online Learning and Teaching |
8 |
EDGE905 |
Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning |
8 |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: ssc@uow.edu.au