EARN YOUR MASTER'S IN PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND
In Plymouth, England you will earn the master's degree in Educational Technology from Michigan State University while staying in-residence at the University of Plymouth in southwest England. Studying in Plymouth provides an opportunity for International Baccalaureate (IB), Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) and other international school educators a chance to work, learn and collaborate in a face-to-face setting. Applications for Summer 2009 are due March 1, 2009.
A total of 30 semester credits are required to graduate with 9-credit enrollments each summer. In addition, students will take an online course after the second summer. All coursework must be completed in five years.
Student Life
One of the distinctive features of our program is our attention to the quality of student life. Jean-Pierre Heussaff is the on-site manager of student life and is dedicated to providing "Royal service with a French touch." Indeed, "JP" attends to all aspects of student life including weekly field trips, afternoon and evening activities, travel arrangements, and many other aspects related to having a safe, comfortable experience. JP organizes weekend excursions such as sightseeing to beautiful Cornwall destinations, winery tours, fishing trips, and visits to local pubs and restaurants. He understands that the quality of the students' lives is an important reason why students enjoy and work hard in our program, look forward to coming back the following summer, and have fond memories of the program after they have graduated. Our students take comfort knowing that JP is always there to help them take care of any non-academic issues. Few other programs offer this level of service to their students.
First Summer
Technology Emphasis: Productivity Tools, subject specific hardware and software, web design
Teaching & Learning Emphasis: Designing instruction using those technologies
CEP 810: Teaching for Understanding with Computers
CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technologies to Education
CEP 812: Applying Educational Technology to Problems of Practice
Second Summer
Technology Emphasis: Web-based and emerging technologies
Teaching and Learning Emphasis: The web as a context for teaching and learning.
Topics may include digital literacy: finding, comprehending, and evaluating information, online and distance education, potentials and pitfalls, how the web changes the role of teachers and students, and web-based learning communities. Also, how to conduct action research and its role in professional development.
CEP 800: The Psychology of Learning in Schools and Other Settings
CEP 801: Learner Differences and Commonalities
CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research
Elective Course - Between Summer 2 & 3
During Summer 2, you will meet with your academic advisor in Plymouth to choose your elective online course. There are 2 different academic paths to choose from:
NP and DoDEA Endorsment/Online Learning Path:
If students are interested in receiving the State of Michigan NP Endorsement or the DoDEA School Educational Technologist (0485) Endorsement you must take
CEP 820: Teaching K-12 Students Online
Subject Specific Path:
Students may choose an online CEP elective from the current Schedule of Courses that aligns to their specific subject matter or educational interests.
Third Summer
Technology Emphasis: Multimedia Technologies (DV capture & editing, web-based audio & video, embedding MultiMedia)
Teaching and Learning Emphasis: How multimedia technology can be part of compelling educative experiences. Topics may include the nature of compelling experiences, and how to create compelling experiences with multimedia technology. Also, how to take on a more active leadership role in your profession.
CEP 807: Proseminar in Educational Technology
CEP 816: Technology, Teaching, and Learning Across the Curriculum
CEP 817: Learning Technology through Design
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