The master's program in Instructional Technology develops expertise in the use of leading edge media and technology for teaching and learning. Graduates of the program work as master teachers in P-12 classrooms, and as school or district instructional technology leaders, staff developers, and curriculum designers. Initial courses enhance teachers' expertise with a wide range of media and applications and set the stage for understanding how instructional technology can fulfill its potential to Entice, Encourage, Enable and Empower learners. Building on theories of learning, motivation, and curriculum design, teachers next learn to apply newly developed technology skills to Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Technology curricular content. An innovative action research project caps the experience as participants join the small number of certified educational technology specialists in the state. Check out the School of Education website for information regarding Instructional Technology.

New York Institute of Technology offers Scholarship for Veterans
for the Master’s in Instructional Technology Professional Trainers Program

The New York Institute of Technology is offering scholarships to Veterans who have served in the US Military. This scholarship will be applied to tuition and technology equipment for participation in the Master’s in Instructional Technology Professional Trainers Program. The 36-credit master’s program provides learning experiences in technology, learning and performance. It is aligned with the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) instructional and technological competencies. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as professional trainers, instructional designers, e-learning specialists, and internal consultants in corporate, non-profit, and government settings.

Admission requirements for the master’s program are a baccalaureate degree and 3.0 GPA. To be eligible for this scholarship candidates must meet the criteria required for benefits available to Veterans.

The start date of the first course, EDTR 609 Instructional Systems Design, is March 29, 2010. Candidates who qualify for veteran scholarship may enroll. The scholarship includes $2000 per candidate to be applied toward NYIT tuition, and up to $500 for technology equipment, such as a Netbook, MS Office Suite, Adobe Studio Suite, web cameras and microphone. Contact Sarah McPherson, Chair Instructional Technology, at smcphers@nyit.edu, or 516-686-1053 for further information or Kathleen Myles, kmyles@nyit.edu, to register. Further information about the NYIT School of Education and the Instructional Technology program can be found at the web site http://www.nyit.edu/education/programs/instructional_technology/m.s._instructional_technology___trainers/.

Registration deadline MARCH 15, 2010.

APPLY FOR THE MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

NYIT is taking applications for spring 2010 for admission into the Masters of Science in the Instructional Technology program. If you are NYC teacher you are eligible to participate in the Masters program at a reduced NYIT tuition rate. Classes are held in state-of-the-art computer labs at the UFT Teacher Center Headquarters 52 Broadway, 18th Floor and at a NEW location - Queens UFT. Some courses are online. Go to School of Education website for further information. We look forward to seeing you in class .

Registration at the UFT, 52 Broadway, FEB 2 and 10, online or call Reina at 212-261-1529.

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