IMAGE SOURCE Educational technology covers a diverse field that includes components such as instructional design, technology leadership, media, and curriculum design. Professionals work in academic fields such as K-12 education, instructional design, and program assessment. They are responsible for integrating technology into learning environments, using that technology to enrich the traditional curriculum and the overall […]
What is Instructional Design? Instructional design is the systematic process of designing, developing, and delivering instructional materials. The terms instructional design, instructional technology, learning experience (LX) design, educational technology, curriculum design, and instructional systems design (ISD), are often used interchangeably. IMAGE SOURCE “Instructional designers often use Instructional technology as a method for developing instruction. Instructional design […]
IMAGE SOURCE What is MOOC? MOOC is the acronym for Massive Open Online Courses. Virtual classrooms that mimic many of the elements of traditional college classes, MOOCs also incorporate the unique advantages that come from virtually unlimited online storage, collaboration, and streaming bandwidth. The classes are at prices far less than traditional educational channels. Positives […]
IMAGE SOURCE DegreeQuery has assembled this list of accredited colleges/universities that offer graduate programs in mathematics, whether it is the application or teaching of the subject. The majority involve master’s programs in teaching mathematics from kindergarten to community college levels. The ranking system has been calculated based on retention and graduation rates, as well as […]
IMAGE SOURCE School counselors are certified/ licensed educators with a minimum of a master’s degree in school counseling, making them uniquely qualified to address all students’ academic, career and social/emotional development needs by designing, implementing, evaluating and enhancing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student success. School counselors are employed in elementary, […]
IMAGE SOURCE: Pixabay, public domain. If you work in the field of education, you may wonder what exactly a master of education degree is and how this degree can help you advance your career. A Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree is simply a graduate-level degree in the study of education. Typically, these programs are intended […]
IMAGE SOURCE: Pixabay, public domain. With so many different graduate degree options in the field of education, it’s difficult to know which one is the right choice for you. Fortunately, there are simple questions you can ask yourself to find out which type of program you should explore. For many prospective college students, a Master […]
IMAGE SOURCE: Pixabay, public domain. When it comes to undergraduate degree programs, the number of students in each major is far from equal. Some bachelor’s degree programs are considerably more popular than others. Find out if your major is one of the most popular degree programs in the United States – and what that means […]
IMAGE SOURCE The American Counseling Association (ACA) arrived at a definition of counseling by delegates of an ACA Conference in March 2010. They defined it as: Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. The definition was then submitted to the leaders […]
If you’re interested in a career in education, earning a master’s degree in teaching could be the perfect path for you to take. While you typically have to have a teaching degree to become a teacher (or pursue an alternate route to certification), most states require public educators to hold only a bachelor’s degree. However, […]
