Annotated transcript
A description of courses taken in the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program.
CEP = Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education
CEP = Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education
Summer 2017
CEP 800 Learning in School & Other Settings
Instructors: Dr. Cary Roseth and Cui Cheng
This course was an introduction to how individuals learn. It covered the psychological implications of learning. It not only discussed the learning that takes place inside of school, but also outside of school. Applying skills to using tools, collaborating with others, different types of cognition, and learning contexts were also emphasized. A project that left an impression on me was the expert video. Students in the course had to make a video of something they are an “expert” at and then share with the other students. Viewing classmate’s projects allowed me to see how my own 4th grade students feel when they are a novice at a particular skill or subject.
CEP 810 Teach Understanding with Technology
Instructors: Rachele Galang and Kimberly Powell
This course was an introductory course of the “big three” of the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program. This course introduced me to a plethora of new skills and technologies to use in my own classroom. Networked learning was a semester-long project in this course. I had to use networks of technology to help me learn something new. I chose to learn how to refinish furniture. I used different networks to teach me this skill. Being the student allowed me to try out these technological ways of learning so I can implement them in my classroom.
CEP 811 Adapting Innovative Technology to Education
Instructors: Edith Erickson and Janine Campbell
This course was the second of the “big three” for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology. This course was a favorite for me. I learned that simply digitizing assignments is not making use of technology fully. I was introduced to the maker movement and how 21st-century skills for students should include repurposing, remixing, and collaboration. In this course I created a dog photo booth using a MakeyMakey device. For this assignment, I was able to creatively “play” in order to create something amazing. I also designed my 21st-century classroom that included flexible seating and collaborative spaces. This actually inspired my current classroom layout at school.
Fall 2017
CEP 813 Electronic Assessment
Instructors: Colin Gallagher and Spencer Greenhalgh
Assessment was the focus of this course. Before beginning this course, I was not sure how technology and assessment could be integrated. I learned that these two are actually a perfect match. I spent much of the semester designing a rubric for myself that guides my assessment of students. It included key elements of formative assessment such as real-life applicability, focus on progress/process and not only the end result, allows students to self-regulate and self-assess, and allowing for feedback. This course also introduced me to “outside of the box” types of assessment, such as using games to assess. This course has shaped how I assess my students.
Summer 2018
CEP 812 Applying Educational Technology to Issues of Practice
Instructor: Ron Houtman
This course was the final course in the “big three” core courses for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology. Throughout the semester, we had to focus on a “wicked problem” or a problem that does not have one set solution. My wicked problem was “teaching and learning in the 21st-century.” I had to use research to find possible solutions for this wicked problem. I created a survey to track which skills educators feel are most important for the 21st-century. I also read educational research and blogs of educators to find more solutions. This process allowed me to gain great insight on what skills to include in order for my students to be equipped for the 21st-century.
CEP 820 Teaching Students Online
Instructors: Anne Heintz and Cui Cheng
In this course I had the opportunity to create my own online course. I used Google Classroom to build a reading group course. This course was designed so students may have an online book club. Throughout the semester I added on to this course and included important elements. It was eye-opening to be on the other end of things since I have taken all of my master’s degree courses online. This course allowed me to see from an online instructor point of view and I hope to teach an online course one day.
CEP 822 Approaches to Educational Research
Instructor: Swati Mehta
Research in the educational field was the focus of this course. We learned elements of research, such as gathering data and interpreting data. We were able to look at existing data while also collecting our own. A research paper was a major component of this course. My instructor helped me to really fine-tune my technical writing, including citing sources. This course took me completely out of my comfort zone as we had to use different software and spreadsheets to interpret data, but I am very proud of my progress and growth in this area as a result of this course.
Fall 2018
CEP 816 Teaching & Learning Across Curriculum
Instructor: William Marsland
This course specifically looked at how to integrate technology into specific disciplines. This would be the subject area taught. I focused on the three subjects I teach: Language Arts, Math and Social Studies. For my dream project, which took most of the semester, I redesigned a unit in Language Arts that integrated technology in a way I could use immediately in the classroom. It was beneficial to have the ability to create something for my students that included everything I had learned so far in the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program.
Summer 2019
CEP 815 Technology and Leadership
Instructor: Brittany Dillman
Leadership within the realm of technology was at the heart of this course. Readings focused on how to be a successful leader and included content from Harvard Business Review. The readings were coupled with opportunities to complete assignments that addressed common issues technological leaders may face. This course gave me insight to what it would take to be a leader in educational technology and I feel better equipped to move into a leadership role when the opportunity arises.
CEP 807 Capstone Educational Technology
Instructors: Dr. Matthew Koehler and Aric Gaunt
In this course I had to develop a portfolio reflecting the learning I have done while in the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program. This portfolio is a website that showcases my accomplishments during my program. It includes projects I completed, essays I have written about my experiences, a resume, and personal touches to round it out. Throughout the course, I relied on peer feedback to make improvements. Feedback from peers and instructors allowed me to make necessary changes to make the portfolio a useful piece that truly represents me.
CEP 800 Learning in School & Other Settings
Instructors: Dr. Cary Roseth and Cui Cheng
This course was an introduction to how individuals learn. It covered the psychological implications of learning. It not only discussed the learning that takes place inside of school, but also outside of school. Applying skills to using tools, collaborating with others, different types of cognition, and learning contexts were also emphasized. A project that left an impression on me was the expert video. Students in the course had to make a video of something they are an “expert” at and then share with the other students. Viewing classmate’s projects allowed me to see how my own 4th grade students feel when they are a novice at a particular skill or subject.
CEP 810 Teach Understanding with Technology
Instructors: Rachele Galang and Kimberly Powell
This course was an introductory course of the “big three” of the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program. This course introduced me to a plethora of new skills and technologies to use in my own classroom. Networked learning was a semester-long project in this course. I had to use networks of technology to help me learn something new. I chose to learn how to refinish furniture. I used different networks to teach me this skill. Being the student allowed me to try out these technological ways of learning so I can implement them in my classroom.
CEP 811 Adapting Innovative Technology to Education
Instructors: Edith Erickson and Janine Campbell
This course was the second of the “big three” for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology. This course was a favorite for me. I learned that simply digitizing assignments is not making use of technology fully. I was introduced to the maker movement and how 21st-century skills for students should include repurposing, remixing, and collaboration. In this course I created a dog photo booth using a MakeyMakey device. For this assignment, I was able to creatively “play” in order to create something amazing. I also designed my 21st-century classroom that included flexible seating and collaborative spaces. This actually inspired my current classroom layout at school.
Fall 2017
CEP 813 Electronic Assessment
Instructors: Colin Gallagher and Spencer Greenhalgh
Assessment was the focus of this course. Before beginning this course, I was not sure how technology and assessment could be integrated. I learned that these two are actually a perfect match. I spent much of the semester designing a rubric for myself that guides my assessment of students. It included key elements of formative assessment such as real-life applicability, focus on progress/process and not only the end result, allows students to self-regulate and self-assess, and allowing for feedback. This course also introduced me to “outside of the box” types of assessment, such as using games to assess. This course has shaped how I assess my students.
Summer 2018
CEP 812 Applying Educational Technology to Issues of Practice
Instructor: Ron Houtman
This course was the final course in the “big three” core courses for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology. Throughout the semester, we had to focus on a “wicked problem” or a problem that does not have one set solution. My wicked problem was “teaching and learning in the 21st-century.” I had to use research to find possible solutions for this wicked problem. I created a survey to track which skills educators feel are most important for the 21st-century. I also read educational research and blogs of educators to find more solutions. This process allowed me to gain great insight on what skills to include in order for my students to be equipped for the 21st-century.
CEP 820 Teaching Students Online
Instructors: Anne Heintz and Cui Cheng
In this course I had the opportunity to create my own online course. I used Google Classroom to build a reading group course. This course was designed so students may have an online book club. Throughout the semester I added on to this course and included important elements. It was eye-opening to be on the other end of things since I have taken all of my master’s degree courses online. This course allowed me to see from an online instructor point of view and I hope to teach an online course one day.
CEP 822 Approaches to Educational Research
Instructor: Swati Mehta
Research in the educational field was the focus of this course. We learned elements of research, such as gathering data and interpreting data. We were able to look at existing data while also collecting our own. A research paper was a major component of this course. My instructor helped me to really fine-tune my technical writing, including citing sources. This course took me completely out of my comfort zone as we had to use different software and spreadsheets to interpret data, but I am very proud of my progress and growth in this area as a result of this course.
Fall 2018
CEP 816 Teaching & Learning Across Curriculum
Instructor: William Marsland
This course specifically looked at how to integrate technology into specific disciplines. This would be the subject area taught. I focused on the three subjects I teach: Language Arts, Math and Social Studies. For my dream project, which took most of the semester, I redesigned a unit in Language Arts that integrated technology in a way I could use immediately in the classroom. It was beneficial to have the ability to create something for my students that included everything I had learned so far in the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program.
Summer 2019
CEP 815 Technology and Leadership
Instructor: Brittany Dillman
Leadership within the realm of technology was at the heart of this course. Readings focused on how to be a successful leader and included content from Harvard Business Review. The readings were coupled with opportunities to complete assignments that addressed common issues technological leaders may face. This course gave me insight to what it would take to be a leader in educational technology and I feel better equipped to move into a leadership role when the opportunity arises.
CEP 807 Capstone Educational Technology
Instructors: Dr. Matthew Koehler and Aric Gaunt
In this course I had to develop a portfolio reflecting the learning I have done while in the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program. This portfolio is a website that showcases my accomplishments during my program. It includes projects I completed, essays I have written about my experiences, a resume, and personal touches to round it out. Throughout the course, I relied on peer feedback to make improvements. Feedback from peers and instructors allowed me to make necessary changes to make the portfolio a useful piece that truly represents me.