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The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology is a 100% online program designed to prepare educators to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning. Whether you want to enhance technology use in your classroom or serve as a technology coach or facilitator in P-12 schools, this program will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to support student success.

Designed for educators nationwide, the program aligns with the International Society for Transforming Education () Standards for Educators (). Coursework emphasizes the practical application of technology to improve teaching and learning and is designed for educators who have access to a classroom or learning environment where they can implement technology-enhanced instruction.

The fully online cohort program can be completed in five semesters and consists of 30 credit hours of specialized coursework taught by graduate faculty and experienced technology professionals.
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to:

• Utilize technology effectively to support student learning.
• Integrate technology into classroom instruction and learning experiences.
• Teach technology applications in educational settings.
• Provide professional development for educators.
• Mentor, coach, and support teachers in their use of instructional technology.
• Provide technical assistance that helps facilitate P-12 student learning.

Georgia educators -- the M.Ed. in Instructional Technology satisfies requirements for an S-5 certification (service field) in Instructional Technology and may upgrade a T-4 certificate to a T-5 certificate. To qualify for the certification addition and certificate upgrade, you must pass the GACE Instructional Technology assessment and add the new field to your existing Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) teaching certificate.

Important Notes

• This program does not lead to initial GaPSC teacher certification.
• Please check with the GaPSC to ensure you are eligible for a certificate upgrade upon graduation.
• Check with your school district to determine whether you will receive a salary increase.
• You do not need to be employed in an Instructional Technology position to receive the certificate upgrade and may remain in a classroom teaching role. Please check with your district regarding any local restrictions.
• You must pass the GACE Instructional Technology assessment to add the certification field and upgrade your existing Georgia teaching certificate.

Effective for Cohorts Starting FALL 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's School of Instructional Technology & Innovation has been recognized by the International Society for Transforming Education (ISTE) as an ISTE+ASCD EdTech Leader Certification Provider. Â鶹ÊÓƵ is the first and only higher education program in Georgia to receive this distinction.

As part of the program, you will develop a portfolio aligned with the ISTE Standards for Educators (ISTE-E). Upon graduation, you may choose to submit your portfolio to ISTE for  for a fee of $250.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is the only institution in Georgia offering educators the opportunity to pursue both GaPSC certification in Instructional Technology and ISTE+ASCD EdTech Leader Certification through the same program.

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