Masters of Education in Instructional Technology
The University of Zambia ECAMPUS
Key Information
Campus location
Lusaka, Zambia
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 350 / per course *
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* international students fee per subject; Zambian nationals fee per subject: 3,000 ZMK
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Introduction
The accredited Masters's degree in instructional technology via E-learning with the University of Zambia is carefully designed to provide you with the expertise needed for a successful career in instructional technologies. As a student of our online learning program, you will receive theoretical and practical skills with real-world applications that will give you the knowledge needed to be ready to bring a classroom into the digital age.
This educational technology degree is delivered with specialized subjects that put the emphasis on crucial aspects of instructional technology, including qualitative methods in educational research, classroom technology integration, problems in instructional design for computers, and learning principles in instruction. Upon graduation, you will be awarded a master’s degree in instructional technology from an accredited online Master of Arts (MA) degree program, as well as in-depth knowledge of curriculum and instruction plus technology integration for a prosperous career in the field of education via current and emerging instructional technologies.
Overview
The Masters of Education in Instructional Technology will uniquely position you for an education career that specializes in instructional technologies. As part of the educational technology degree, you’ll learn: qualitative methods in educational research, philosophy of education, communication methods in instruction, foundations of curriculum, instruction & assessment, distance learning concepts, and configurations, as well as emerging trends in technologies and distributed learning.
This masters of education online degree with a specialization in education in instructional technology is designed to provide you with an adequate skill set needed for a rewarding career in the world of education. Upon graduation, you’ll receive an accredited degree in instructional technology and exclusive training designed to make you an attractive hire for your dream job.
Why Study an Online Master's Degree in Instructional Technology with UNZA?
Studying online through the University of Zambia’s E-Campus facility will allow you to tap into one of the best instructional technology programs in the world – from anywhere. Not only will you understand the ins-and-outs of curriculum and instruction, but you will also gain deep knowledge of leadership from pre-K through to 12th-grade education. Our course designers have gone to great lengths to make sure that our master’s degree in instructional technology will equip you with the specific skills that enable you to lead change across classrooms in a contemporary school environment.
So if you would like to gain intricate knowledge about technology’s role in modern school systems, improve student performance, and achieve optimal career satisfaction in the field of education in instructional technology, this course is for you!
FAQs
What is Instructional Design in Educational Technology?
Instructional design in educational technology is the process of developing instructional specifications by means of instructional and learning theories to solidify the quality of instruction. This design method is used in conjunction with educational technology to meet the learning goals and needs of schools and educational institutions.
Admissions
Curriculum
Required Courses
- IDE501 - Research Methods in Education
- IDE502 - Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
- IDE503 - Communication Methods in Instruction
- IDE504 - Philosophy of Education
- IDE511 - Learning Theory
- IDE512 - Foundations of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
- IDE513 - Learning Principles in Instruction
- IDE521 - Theories & Models of Instructional Systems Design
- IDE522 - Emerging Trends in Technologies and Distributed Learning
- IDE531 - Problems in Instructional Design for Computers
- IDE533 - Distance Learning Concepts and Configurations
- IDE532 - Classroom Technology Integration
- IDE600 - M.Ed Master Thesis
Duration
This is a 2-year program designed to prepare students to immediately apply the skills, knowledge, and competencies.
Career Opportunities
What Can I Do with a Master's in Educational Technology?
A master’s degree in educational technology can open a myriad of career options for you in educational institutions, government agencies, and even large corporations. Specific job positions that you can apply for include high school principal, instructional coordinator, postsecondary education administrator, training and development manager, and operations research analyst.